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Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 8:16 am Post subject:

Nick wrote:

Look across the Atlantic.

There's a thought.

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 9075
Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 8:17 am Post subject:

marigold wrote:

Why not just use flat sheets? Hospital corners look much better than elasticated wrinkles (IMO). Also flat sheets are much easier to iron (if you are the ironing type) and to fold for storage.

A tucked under flat sheet lasts no time with Mr Shan, Poppy-cat and me in bed. Bloody cat.

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Hereford

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 8:21 am Post subject:

Shan wrote:

Nick wrote:

Look across the Atlantic.

There's a thought.

Postage is a killer, but they have better quality, and larger sizes.

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 9075
Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 8:37 am Post subject:
I might be able to get a friend to solve the postage problem. She's going to New York in Feb.

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Hereford

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 8:41 am Post subject:
A US king size set of sheets and pillow cases is about 10 inches cubed and weighs about two kilos. Give her exact measurements in inches, as king size varies in different States/stores. Can you tell I've done this before?

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 8:48 am Post subject:
Indeed. She will be flying Business class.... better baggage allowance!!!!

marigold

Joined: 02 Sep 2005
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Location: West Sussex

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 9:11 am Post subject:

Shan wrote:

marigold wrote:

Why not just use flat sheets? Hospital corners look much better than elasticated wrinkles (IMO). Also flat sheets are much easier to iron (if you are the ironing type) and to fold for storage.

A tucked under flat sheet lasts no time with Mr Shan, Poppy-cat and me in bed. Bloody cat.

Cats are not allowed to share beds in this house! Exactly how deep do the sides need to be? I found these on evil Amazon. You can buy direct from the manufacturer if you want to boycott Amazon. https://www.homescapesonline.com/.

Peter Reed do bespoke designs https://www.peterreed.com/design-services/one-off-designs and offer better quality fabrics.

Essentially White sell high thread count flat sheets up to Emperor size if you decide to go for the make your own option https://www.essentiallywhite.co.uk/

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 9:16 am Post subject:
31 cm's excluding the undertuck. Poppy is a special-needs kitty cat.

marigold

Joined: 02 Sep 2005
Posts: 12458
Location: West Sussex

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 9:40 am Post subject:
https://www.kingofcotton.co.uk/product.php/353/extra_deep_fitted_sheet_egyptian_200_thread_cotton_percale allegedly fit up to 16" deep.

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 9:42 am Post subject:
That's not too bad. Thanks.

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Hereford

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 9:53 am Post subject:

Shan wrote:

31 cm's excluding the undertuck.

Poppy is a special-needs kitty cat.

She is not. They all tell you that. They are vermin. All four of ours have told the same story, when it suits them.

Midland Spinner

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 2931
Location: Under a green roof

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 10:07 am Post subject:
does anyone know of a good make of linen bed linen please. I fancy some proper linen king sized sheets & duvet covers but they come expensive so I want recommendations first. So if you've tried them (or even seen some in the flesh) please let me know what / where & what they are like. Thanks

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 9075
Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 10:47 am Post subject:

Nick wrote:

Shan wrote:

31 cm's excluding the undertuck.

Poppy is a special-needs kitty cat.

She is not. They all tell you that. They are vermin. All four of ours have told the same story, when it suits them.

I don't dispute that she is vermin, however, I do assure you, she is a complete f*&k up!

Finsky

Joined: 10 Sep 2011
Posts: 847
Location: Notts.

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 11:14 am Post subject:
Have you checked Ikea...lot of their bedding is 100% cotton and they do fabrics too..though I'm not sure of the widths. Would you be able to use slightly narrower fabric and seam the extra width as panels on sides...slightly 'extra fitted'..as long as the main flat area is just one piece? Btw...I've just make some bedding..pillow cases from Ikea's cotton fabric and it is really nice quality...

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 9075
Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 13 11:30 am Post subject:
Ironically, I am going to Ikea on Saturday - good idea. Thanks!

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