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"A Pain in the Neck"

September 22, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

After a nasty whiplash injury over 20 years ago, I still have ongoing neck pain. One of the best ways to relieve it is by applying a heat pack. I designed myself a long heat pack that I can drape around my neck and shoulders. Filled with wheat and lavender, it always soothes my neck pain.
I prettied it up by making a cover for it, using waffle weave cotton and a some pretty patchwork, with a button closure.

Bliss….

To make your own heat pack, check out our Winter Warmers Tutorial.

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: gifts, heat pack, lavender

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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Lovely idea and great for computer neck that we all get-I like the pretty fabric

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  2. Tammie Lee says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I am so glad this worked for you and how awesome that you are sharing the tutorial with us. Thank you.

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  3. Linda says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Pretty fabrics Lisa, I think I could use this every where.

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  4. Margaret says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:02 am

    A very flash heat pack is that.

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  5. shez says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:16 am

    what a great idea Lisa,you clever girl

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  6. Good Life 2 Go says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:43 am

    Sorry to hear you have a pain. But I guess even only have a look at the pack, it’s a pain relief.

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  7. Simone de Klerk says

    September 23, 2011 at 3:13 am

    just looking at this heat pack might lessen the pain already (o:
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  8. Stephanie says

    September 23, 2011 at 4:19 am

    I have neck problems as well. Mom bought me a handmade buckwheat bag and it’s very soothing. Your heat pack is so pretty. The lavender must smell heavenly. I believe in aromatherapy. :o)

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  9. June Houck says

    September 23, 2011 at 5:10 am

    So pretty and practical! I hope your neck pain eases.

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  10. suzitee says

    September 23, 2011 at 5:56 am

    Such pretty fabrics Lisa!

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  11. Sara says

    September 23, 2011 at 7:50 am

    very pretty for your sore neck:) I have one too,I need to use it more perhaps;)

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  12. Thimbleanna says

    September 23, 2011 at 8:45 am

    It’s VERY pretty Lisa! Do you just heat it in the microwave?

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  13. Barbara says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    very very nice!!!

    kiss

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  14. SHOP CRAFT DESIGN says

    September 23, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    It is so delicate looking..I really like this

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  15. Nat @ dear little house says

    September 23, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    Heat packs can be a life saver! I have to have mine without the lavender though as I am allergic.

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  16. Kirsten N says

    October 1, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    I had to make one of these a few weeks ago as I had hurt my neck – wish I’d seen your tutorial back then 🙂

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  17. nurofen says

    March 5, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    That is one way on relieving nagging neck pain. A heat pack is used as well as balm oil for the soothing effect.

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  18. Debra says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:48 am

    Hi,
    I would love to make your neck wrap. What were the approximate measurements for your neck wrap.
    Thank you,
    Debra

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 11, 2014 at 6:20 am

      Debra – that is one of our earlier projects and we no longer have the sample to check the measurements. From memory it was approx 6 inches x 18 inches.

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