Actually, you don't need the whole basket lined to do that. And instructions on making a basket liner depend greatly on the shape and size of the basket.

Check this link for general instructions on using rice to heat things.

And this link on Bun Warmers gives additional information.

Since the rice bags can't be washed, you need to be sure the rolls, buns, etc. don't get in direct contact. If you make a 'bun warmer' as explained above, you can either make a little pocket for it to fit into, or just put the warmer in the bottom of the basket and cover it with a napkin.

If you do decide to make a basket liner and want to incorporate the rice bag, use instructions for a liner appropriate for your basket, but just make a double fabric layer bottom, with the top layer hemmed at one edge and left open so the bag can be inserted.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the suggestions! I bought fabric this morning that has a colorful fall pattern and will be trying to make one for Thanksgiving.

Sounds nice, Diane! I bought some colorful fall leaf pattern fabric this past weekend, too!! Hated to cut into it, but I did (needed to use it for the back of a Fall door-hanging - was much prettier than plain muslin).

Let us know how your liner turns out - and post pictures if you can.

I have one of those...No pattern but I can try to explain it.

Mine is a big square cloth with another square sewed to the bottom of it. But the square in the bottom is actually two pieces. the middle edges are hemmed and over lapped. and the outside edges of the bottom is ironed under and then sewn in the middle of the bottom. There is a square bag filled with (rice, beans or whatever you choose) and it slips inside the square. The larger square is cut to fit so it hangs on the outside of your basket. and edges are hemmed.
After the hot rolls are put in you fold the corners over the buns to help keep them warm.

I hope this helps

patti

patti - sounds like a pretty good explanation to me!

I haven't tried to make one yet; but I bought more fabric :) Maybe next weekend or on my vacation the last week of Oct. Thanks for all the suggestions.

RE posting a picture. I can't seem to get on this website on my home computer anymore so have to post on a friend's computer. Not sure if I'd be able to post photos. Maybe I'll get my brother to help me.