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Old 01-10-2014, 09:30 AM
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oksewglad
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Originally Posted by ziegamomma View Post
My new mattress came with a thin, non-woven cover, almost like Pelion. I saved the cover to cut up for my next foundation pieced project. I think that if I go to a mattress store, or a furniture store, I can get all that type of fabric that I want, or will ever need. Just ask, and I am sure you will receive! I love to be frugal!
Make sure that this covering can be ironed. I tried to recycle a similar piece of fabric and found it wasn't made to be ironed with even a low heat.

My avator quilt was made with foundation piecing--no guides to sew by. Helps stabilize the small blocks this is made from.
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