Bedding
Jun 30th 2004, 2:21 am
#16
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Re: Bedding
Originally posted by S Oldfield
Have got the chance to get some really nice new bedding.
Is it worth it or is it quite cheap in Perth.
Looking at double quilts, and covers, curtains etc
Have got the chance to get some really nice new bedding.
Is it worth it or is it quite cheap in Perth.
Looking at double quilts, and covers, curtains etc
Is that right about duvets and pillows? Do they need to be cleaned before shipping?
Ta
Walla
Jun 30th 2004, 2:26 am
#17
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Originally posted by Pollyana
My Bloke always puts a sheet on the bed as well as the doona - very odd.
My Bloke always puts a sheet on the bed as well as the doona - very odd.
I think 2 reasons:
1. You dont have to wash the whole doona cover very often, just the sheet!
2. In the summer, you can go to sleep with just the sheet, later when it cools off, pull the doona over you....
Jun 30th 2004, 4:00 am
#18
Happy mum of 2 Aussies
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All - especially those of you out there already -
Are beds the same sizes in Oz as the UK? I mean - are my fitted sheets for a british King size bed going to fit a bed over there? Dont want to ship them for nothing.....
W.
Are beds the same sizes in Oz as the UK? I mean - are my fitted sheets for a british King size bed going to fit a bed over there? Dont want to ship them for nothing.....
W.
Jun 30th 2004, 4:20 am
#19
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Originally posted by Wanderlust
All - especially those of you out there already -
Are beds the same sizes in Oz as the UK? I mean - are my fitted sheets for a british King size bed going to fit a bed over there? Dont want to ship them for nothing.....
W.
All - especially those of you out there already -
Are beds the same sizes in Oz as the UK? I mean - are my fitted sheets for a british King size bed going to fit a bed over there? Dont want to ship them for nothing.....
W.
Queen: 6'6" long x 5' wide
Double: 6'2" long x 4'6" wide.
So pretty similar, though beware that an Oz Queen is a Uk King (as it were).
Pillows are the same size.
Bedlinen (called Manchester over there) is variable in price/quality. However I bought a duvet/pillowcase set for about 20 quid in Grace Bros (Sydney) sale. Look out for Christopher Vine designs - reasonable quality cotton, nice colorful stuff, not too chintzy.
Anya.
Jun 30th 2004, 4:45 am
#20
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Question is, will we need quilts in Cairns? It is supposed to be bloody hot for most of the time.
Mandy
Mandy
Jun 30th 2004, 4:50 am
#21
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Originally posted by scrawni
Question is, will we need quilts in Cairns? It is supposed to be bloody hot for most of the time.
Mandy
Question is, will we need quilts in Cairns? It is supposed to be bloody hot for most of the time.
Mandy
You won't even need clothes in Cairns Mandy never mind quilts.
Jun 30th 2004, 5:48 am
#22
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Why on earth is bedlinen called Manchester
Jun 30th 2004, 5:54 am
#23
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Originally posted by Bordy
You won't even need clothes in Cairns Mandy never mind quilts.
You won't even need clothes in Cairns Mandy never mind quilts.
Jun 30th 2004, 5:55 am
#24
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Originally posted by moneypen20
Why on earth is bedlinen called Manchester
Why on earth is bedlinen called Manchester
Jun 30th 2004, 6:01 am
#25
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Originally posted by Larissa
It's because Manchester was the home of cotton mills etc. historically, the name must have stook/stuck.
It's because Manchester was the home of cotton mills etc. historically, the name must have stook/stuck.
Your not just a pretty face Larissa
Jun 30th 2004, 6:05 am
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<falls off chair>
Can I have some of what you're drinking Bordy?
Can I have some of what you're drinking Bordy?
Jun 30th 2004, 6:15 am
#27
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Originally posted by Larissa
<falls off chair>
Can I have some of what you're drinking Bordy?
<falls off chair>
Can I have some of what you're drinking Bordy?
Jun 30th 2004, 8:55 am
#28
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Re: Bedding
Originally posted by walla1
Have heard that bedding is expensive, well in Perth anyway.
Is that right about duvets and pillows? Do they need to be cleaned before shipping?
Ta
Walla
Have heard that bedding is expensive, well in Perth anyway.
Is that right about duvets and pillows? Do they need to be cleaned before shipping?
Ta
Walla
Jun 30th 2004, 8:57 am
#29
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I swear by Dunelm. Have towels, bedding, curtains etc all at reasonable prices and not bad quality. Will be doing a shopping trip before packers come. New quilts can also be bought there but I bought the last one from IKEA. It is great, really heavy but only cost around £20 for a king. Going to pack a few bottles of comfort too. Anyone know if you can buy it in Oz, if not what is the closest match you have found.
Sarah
Sarah
Jun 30th 2004, 10:20 am
#30
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Sheridan bedding
Has anyone heard of a bedding brand "Sheridan"? It's supposedly an Australian brand and they do sheets, duvets, duvel covers, etc, and the quality isn't bad. Is "Sheridan" not available in Australia or are some of these products for export only? I've seen their products in many places outside Australia but not in Australia - that might be because I was never looking for bedding while I was visiting.
Mrs JTL
Mrs JTL
