Originally Posted by ptquilts
old mattress pads can be used for batting in quilts, placemats, potholders,etc.
I cut them up and use them for the insides of pads for dog crates. The one I got at a yard sale was real thick.
You all just gave me an idea too. I found some matress covers in the thrift store. I grabbed them thinking it looked like real stiff batting. I was wondering what I was going to do with them and I have some tops I got off ebay made from mens suiting I was going to tie these anyway. I think these will make good batting for them.