Berry Warm

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October/November 1991
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Stir them now and then so they'll dry thoroughly. The pits will be evenly colored when "done" and can then be stored indefinitely in jars, plastic bags, or paper sacks until you're ready to make your bed warmers. (The last are the best choice, because they'll absorb my moisture to tiny mill be present.)

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To make the pillowcases, use a sturdy material, such as denim, sailcloth, or drapery fabric. (Avoid any kind of synthetic material that might melt when exposed to heat.)

Cut two rectangles measuring 8" X 11" or use a single 16" X 11" piece. Put the pieces together face to face—or fold the double-size rectangle in half—and stitch around the edges, leaving an opening large enough to let you turn the bag right side out. Finally, fill the sack with the dried cherrystones (keeping it loosely packed) and sew up the hole. You're ready for the next nippy night. To use the bed warmers, begin by heating the pillows in either an oven set to a very low temperature, in front of the fireplace, or over a woodstove. With any of these methods, take care that the warmers are not exposed directly to a glowing (wen element or an open flame that might ignite the fabric. When the cushions are toasty warm, take them immediately to your bedroom and place in bed between the cold sheets. By the time you're ready to turn in, your bedding temperature should be just about right.

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