OT: sheet blankets

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- M Enneking
  
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14 years ago

Fri, Dec 11, 2009 2:16 AM

Just wondered if anyone knows where I could find what are known in this area as sheet blankets. They are rectangular cotton flannel pieces twice the length of the bed, to serve as a top and bottom sheet. Most of those I've seen are plaids in two shades, generally yellow and white. I have a very old one that I use as a blanket rather that for a sheet. It is wearing out, and I would love to replace it but don't know where to look. Is anyone familiar with these, or is this part of our German heritage here in western Ohio now part of history? Linda

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- Polly Esther
  
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14 years ago

Fri, Dec 11, 2009 4:11 AM

I remember those, but my golly that was when we only had fireplaces and the kitchen stove for heat. We also had wool Indian blankets. Truth be told, I don't know if an Indian ever saw them but they were very special. Linda, I think you may have to settle for an 'almost' as good. Have you considered a set of flannel sheets? Polly

"M Enneking" Just wondered if anyone knows where I could find what are known in this area

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- Dr. Zachary Smith
  
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14 years ago

Fri, Dec 11, 2009 4:16 AM

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14 years ago

Fri, Dec 11, 2009 4:31 AM

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this something like what you're looking for? Sunny

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- Polly Esther
  
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14 years ago

Fri, Dec 11, 2009 5:36 AM

Not exactly, Doc. In the first place, flannel is rarely more than 44" wide and after shrinking and finishing would be even less. That would cause a terrible battle between cover hogs. In the 2nd place, most flannel yardage is iffy at best. Mostly it's at worst. I have been written up by the EPA many times for fogging the Swamp with pill-fuzzy, slubby blizzards of high-priced but inferior flannel. I might even be an expert. Certainly, I've tested dozens in the quest to make receiving blankets for needy newborns that wouldn't stuff their little noses with flannel fuzz. On a practical note, flannel is usually absorbent and good for puppy puddles if the snow is intimidating. Polly

"Dr. Zachary Smith" Would ~4+yds. of flannel off the bolt/roll not work? Doc

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14 years ago

Fri, Dec 11, 2009 2:54 PM

OK, well, no mention was made of bed size. 44" would still work for singles/twins/bunks.

Yeah, I know there's flannel, and then there's flannel. A trip through my shirt drawer will attest to that. I wasn't thinking of quilt-grade flannel. Ycch! The companies that make the good stuff get it from someplace. It was just a thought/question...

No way. I don't care if the snow is ten feet deep, that li'l pisser is gonna have to dig himself a spot (and did all day yesterday and this morning - it's funny as heck!) Accidents are cleaned up best with paper towel (so nothing smelly is left lying around needing to be cleaned) followed by liberal doses of corn starch and/or Nature's Miracle.

Doc