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post #1 of 11
11/29/08 at 10:18pm
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I'm making some bean bags as a gift for a friend's child. I'm knitting them using some leftover cotton yarn from a previous project, and keeping the filler inside with sections of an old pair of tights. I made one for DS as a practice run, and after playing with it for just an afternoon, I can see that if possible, I should make these things washable. (My practice one is filled with rice.) Anyone have any ideas for a filler that would be a washable and preferably natural material?
post #2 of 11
11/30/08 at 11:27am
How about if you just make the cover removable?
post #3 of 11
11/30/08 at 1:47pm
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That was my thought too. In fact, I'm working on a second "practice" one now, which will be envelope-style so the middle can be taken out. Hopefully it will work out and be gift beanbag #1 instead of practice beanbag #2.
post #4 of 11
12/8/08 at 11:20pm
I wonder if perlite (puffed rock used in potted plants) or aquarium gravel might work? I think removable covers are a great idea, though.

Oh, one more idea. Maybe small buttons or beads? You could probably find small glass beads. Not sure how much $$, though.
post #5 of 11
12/9/08 at 1:34am
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I wonder if perlite (puffed rock used in potted plants) or aquarium gravel might work? I think removable covers are a great idea, though.

Oh, one more idea. Maybe small buttons or beads? You could probably find small glass beads. Not sure how much $$, though.
totally off topic, but i am maikng bean bags too.
dearest beanma, i love love love you sig. woody guthrie is an altime favorite person of mine. jsut :heart: the music to peices.
post #6 of 11
12/9/08 at 9:09am
OT back atcha, Woody was my older daughter's fave when she was a baby. His voice would help her calm down and stop crying and she was very high needs!
post #7 of 11
12/10/08 at 3:10am
I'm making some for my girls stocking and I was thinking of using beads.
post #8 of 11
12/10/08 at 10:36pm
Good idea on the beads.

What size would you use?
post #9 of 11
12/12/08 at 1:34am
I was thinking pony beads since I have so many not being used. I'm in the middle of making it now so I'll let you know how it worked out!
post #10 of 11
12/14/08 at 1:12pm
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I haven't checked this thread for a while - thanks for all the suggestions! Beads! Of course!

I like the way the removable cover turned out, but I haven't filled it yet. I thought I'd use rice again and sew up a little muslin "bag" for it. I think I'll go ahead with that plan because it adds another play possibility to the beanbags - taking off and putting the covers back on! (They're for a one-year-old.)

Thanks - I hope all of your beanbags come out nicely!
post #11 of 11
12/15/08 at 1:22pm
I forgot to come back after using the pony beads. They worked out really well! I definitely like it better than the rice and now it's washable too
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