I just made the stand. The directions could have been a little better. Sew on 3 sides with quarter inch seam. Leave oprn at top for filling with rice. It takes about 2# of rice. After breaking a needle sewing the bottom shut after s
Filling with rice I just hand stitched it. Be sure the funnel you use it fill has a pretty good sized opening or it takes forever. I like the one I made and definitely the 2 nd one will be easier to make.