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Old 09-11-2013, 08:42 AM
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]435320[/ATTACH]I received a delivery for a new love seat yesterday. It came protected with this large dust cover in a fabric similar to dryer sheets. I am thinking it will make great foundation block material?
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Old 09-11-2013, 08:49 AM
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Great idea!
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if the fiber content is not clear, i think i'd wash it first
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Good idea to wash it and see how it acts. Thanks QuiltnNan.
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Old 09-11-2013, 12:39 PM
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I think it would work, you will need to test it first. We got a new mattress and mattress cover. I am going to use the old one for quilt batting. It looks like a thin blanket, no wear as I had it under a mattress topper. Mainly just to store it. I don't usually reuse things but, it is so nice I am going to use it.
It will make for a very warm quilt. Only one like this I have seen. It is washed and dried and ready to use.
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WOW!! Why didn't I think of that!! I got a huge sectional a couple of months ago that was completely covered with this stuff Makes me sad that I threw it away
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I had some of this , I washed it and used it for foundation for string/ crumb blocks , it worked !
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Let us know how it washes...looks like it should work...
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I don't think washing would be a problem but the dryer may melt it a little.
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Old 09-13-2013, 11:05 AM
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Now that is called recycling!
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