Heya [ img ] H1ers, I need some suggestions............

This si what I'm considering buying to put at the end of my bed :
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I"d like to line it before I store my blankets, etc... in it.
Is this a silly idea ?

If not, how would you line it & with what ?

Thank you

Make Search engine your friend ... I just found one link, there's probably a lot more out there...
http://www.ehow.com/how_5587612_sew-lin ... trunk.html

good idea Treeseachanger ..........sheesh, why didn't I think of that ?

But, is it worth doing ?

We have a carved box at the foot of our bed with spare blankets in it, we just lined it with paper... You might just be able to get away with sandpaper and a coat of gloss paint on the inside... It comes in handy also for throws cos I change mine colour wise winter to summer...

OK, so I've been thinking that I'd like to add a seat cushion to the top of the blanket box - something like this :
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Remember the box ?

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I want to avoid having to make a cushion cover and then insert the foam piece, only because I know how hard it is to get the foam inside,
so........

any suggestions for an alternative method ?

Also, how would you 'attach' the finished upholstered cushion to the lid, to prevent it from sliding off when the lid is raised ?

Can't sew for nuts, but why not use velcro strips on cushion and lid of box? They will keep it secure, only drawback would be that you can't turn the cushions over..... Alternatively you could use ties in some sort of arrangement, but they would drive me crazy...

yep, thought of that but not keen sticking something to the wooden lid, which might leave residue


was thinking the same thing myself Treeseachanger :lol

I have nothing useful to add.... Just wanted to say: HI SOUTHIES!! Long time, no see.

Hi there kek [ img ]............yeah, it's been quite a while ...........you're still going strong on H1 I see [ img ]

I only pop in now when I need something [ img ]

If you didn't want to damage the lid, you could get a piece of ply the same size, glue foam to the top of the ply, wrap it in the fabric of choice and staple the fabric to the ply. Put another piece of fabric over the stapled sections to tidy it up and use upholstery tacks to keep in place.

ahaaaa DM, but when I lift the lid ?............oops [ img ]

Take it off first...........

We have a blanket box and we didnt line the inside with anything - it is smooth polished wood inside, blankets just go straight in it - not sure why it would need lining?

If it's going to be up against the base of your bed or against a wall, it won't matter if you just lift the lid with cushions - if they are a heavier than scatter (which they should be, covered with upholstery fabric) they should pretty much stay where they are... Easy. And yes, you really only need lining if you need to camouflage a rough interior or edges that can't be sanded and smoothed...?

just wanted to personalise it Helyn