Originally Posted by wildyard
At the thrift store, I found a mattress pad/cover made of cotton. It was quilted, thick and in great shape. I bought this and use it for potholders, hot pads, etc. It was for a full-size bed so it will probably last me forever, LOL. So far, all the potholders I have used it for, the outsides have worn out before the liner did.
The mattress pad are great for all kinds of things. I use them to make cusions for the outdoor furniture and kitchen chairs. Washable and easy to cut / sew. Love "recycling" from the thrift shops! 100% cotton sheets in good condition are great for backings on utility quilts.