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Jun 7th 2014, 9:52 am

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Re: Domestic goddesses

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I'm off shopping this afternoon will have a look at my options, I'm thinking a new doona might just be the easiest option or I googled and found some clip like things on amazon that are made for this very purpose but not sure if I want giant bag clips.
I think the popper option is good I'd need to sew quite a few of them on though and it'd be fiddly making sure they all line up... Just wondering if Velcro would be strong enough? I may have just answered my own question

If it was sew on velcro it would work but you'd have to be careful with the stitching as you wouldn't want a load of stitching showing on the outside of the nice expensive duvet cover.

Jun 7th 2014, 10:27 am

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If it was sew on velcro it would work but you'd have to be careful with the stitching as you wouldn't want a load of stitching showing on the outside of the nice expensive duvet cover.

You can get either stick-on or iron-on velcro, so no sewing.
https://www.spotlight.com.au/departm...ery/hook-loop/

Jun 7th 2014, 10:39 am

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You can get either stick-on or iron-on velcro, so no sewing.
https://www.spotlight.com.au/departm...ery/hook-loop/

Stick on doesn't wash too well, not regularly anyway. Never tried iron on in a washing machine so that may work, don't know.

Jun 7th 2014, 10:48 am

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Stick on doesn't wash too well, not regularly anyway. Never tried iron on in a washing machine so that may work, don't know.

I haven't tried either of them.

I think I'd try a new doona - it all sounds like too much effort. Should get a bargain in the sales right now.

Jun 7th 2014, 11:46 am

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I haven't tried either of them.

I think I'd try a new doona - it all sounds like too much effort. Should get a bargain in the sales right now.

Are there sales on? My duvet is really on its last legs, bought it from BHS donkeys years ago but it's one that is two that clip together so you get three different weights. Not seen them over here.

Jun 8th 2014, 5:42 am

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Re: Domestic goddesses

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Are there sales on? My duvet is really on its last legs, bought it from BHS donkeys years ago but it's one that is two that clip together so you get three different weights. Not seen them over here.

I think Target or Big W had a 3-in-one duvet a while back. It is time for the EOFYS, so most shops have reductions.

Jun 8th 2014, 8:16 am

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I think Target or Big W had a 3-in-one duvet a while back. It is time for the EOFYS, so most shops have reductions.

Cool, I'll take a look, thanks.

Jun 8th 2014, 10:45 am

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Are there sales on? My duvet is really on its last legs, bought it from BHS donkeys years ago but it's one that is two that clip together so you get three different weights. Not seen them over here.

End of financial year sales. I've seen the clip-together duvets in Pillow Talk. If you can drag yourself to Harbourtown there's Sheridan and DJs outlets which can have bargains.

We have a goose down duvet for winter and a couple of different weight cotton ones for summer. I don't like polyester or wool.

Jun 9th 2014, 12:02 am

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Re: Domestic goddesses

Decisions, decisions..

https://www.masters.com.au/product/9...oilet-seat-lid

So I can't be bothered to get a new ironing cover (the saga has been going on for over 5 years) but I might get a new lid for the bog.

Should I get a wooden one? People even review them on the site.

PS We have a new Masters store right next to Bunnings. The staff are extra special nice...

Jun 9th 2014, 12:17 am

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Re: Domestic goddesses

large plastic poppers work well

I love the box sided doonas for winter they are light but very warm

Jun 9th 2014, 3:31 am

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I'd prioritise the dunny seat mate, when you're that full of it you need a good quality one.

Jun 9th 2014, 4:36 am

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I'd prioritise the dunny seat mate, when you're that full of it you need a good quality one.

I got a new one for 50 bucks and - AND it has a soft close lid.

This is what my life has come to.

Jun 9th 2014, 12:08 pm

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I got a new one for 50 bucks and - AND it has a soft close lid.

This is what my life has come to.

lovely- I got one for $19 from Bunnings- plastic, soft close, but quite thin. Still, none of the more expensive ones would fit on our loo. (Loathe wooden ones.)

Jun 10th 2014, 9:44 pm

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lovely- I got one for $19 from Bunnings- plastic, soft close, but quite thin. Still, none of the more expensive ones would fit on our loo. (Loathe wooden ones.)

Looks like I didn't do so well. And it wasn't all plain sailing...there was an awkward moment when it looked like the connectors were spaced wrongly soon sorted by twisting them to fit.....Chief loved the soft close..she had asked for this feature....no more kids waking her up in the night...

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