The children have been watching me make these Easter "surprises" for days now. I've been pulling them out during spare moments here and there.
I confess that hand-sewing 16 bags closed seemed a bit daunting at first, but as it turns out, it was, well, relaxing, actually. (Any excuse to lie down and put my cankles feet up.) Especially after learning the correct way to do it. (Doh.)
Handy links for hand-sewing-phobes like me:
These are small beanbags--2 inches square each, making them a great use of scrap fabric. I filled them with white rice, so I suppose a more accurate term for them would be "rice bags".
I love their diminutive size and the way they feel in my hands. I think The Boy will like them too. He has been stacking them up as I've finished each one, and I anticipate they will have many uses--stacking toy, matching game, math manipulative, doll action figure pillow, etc.
Coming up...
More (easy) hand-sewing. This time for her. Stay tuned!