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Neat cheat #1: pretty bedding = cheap fabric

Single duvet and pillowcase set for £10 = cute kids' fabric at less than £2.50 a metre

Single duvet and pillowcase set for £10 = cute kids’ fabric at less than £2.50 a metre

I picked up some bargain kids’ fabric this week in the form of a duvet cover and pillowcase from TK Maxx. A tenner got me more than 4 metres of fabric, plus the pillowcase (a drawstring laundry bag waiting to happen), which rings in at less than £2.50 per metre. Not bad eh? I might have to pay a visit to the bedding section more often, although not before I’ve decided what to make with this. I’m torn between running up a pair of tab top curtains, a beanbag, or a fabric tent for the garden. Decisions, decisions…

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