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earthwalker 11-14-2012 12:40 AM

Well....off you go, grab that blanket and get it quilted or tied:). Oh, and don't forget we would love to see a pic when you have it on your bed. Happy quilting (and never forget the roots of our magnificent obsession....we quilters are thrifty and creative).

mtngrl 11-14-2012 06:37 AM

Good ideas, I buy batting a Micheals with the 50% off coupon, in Canada I can get a queen Heirloom 80/20 for 15.00 with the coupon. I'm sure your Micheals would sell them for half of that. Or Hobby Lobby with the 40% Coupon is a good deal too. I've used old flannel sheets for lightweight quilts and a corduroy type blanket fleece bedspread that I didn't want any longer, it made a warm heavy quilt.

mtngrl 11-14-2012 06:55 AM

Good ideas, I buy batting a Micheals with the 50% off coupon, in Canada I can get a queen Heirloom 80/20 for 15.00 with the coupon. I'm sure your Micheals would sell them for half of that. Or Hobby Lobby with the 40% Coupon is a good deal too. I've used old flannel sheets for lightweight quilts and a corduroy type blanket fleece bedspread that I didn't want any longer, it made a warm heavy quilt.

pollyjvan9 11-14-2012 08:03 AM

I have two very old wool blankets I have thought about using as batting. I know it would be very warm and they are both lighter colors.

My time 11-14-2012 11:33 AM

As previously mentioned, so long as the blanket is preshrunk. I've used old sheets for batting some tablecloths I quilted. They turned out great. You know whatever works...works! I say go for it.

tenngal 11-16-2012 12:46 PM

Mattress covers !!!!!!!!!! Why didn't I think of that !!!!!! Thanks for the great idea.

tenngal 11-16-2012 12:48 PM

I have done several using the light "summer" blankets. They are a little hard to find now, though - unless someone can steer me to some online. Again, be sure to wash in hot water first in case it shrinks.

Pam H 11-16-2012 09:08 PM

My MIL uses old blankets all the time in her quilts.
I have a mattress pad that I can't use on my bed anymore (went to a split king). I will have to save that for when I make a quilt for our bed. Thanks for the tip!


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