Life is so much better!

Hi Deborah. Just a little note to tell you I am SOOOO happy with the new mattress and so thankful for you and all you do for me. You’ve made my life so much better! God bless you and your family and keep you all well in his hands of love! – P. D.

Pregnancy, Sleep and Latex Mattresses

Birth and pregnancy are beautiful, empowering moments in a woman’s life and can be complemented by knowledge and a few tricks.  This is my personal experience with bedding and pregnancy; perhaps it may be similar to yours. My fourth pregnancy was fairly simple as mine usually are: at the beginning there was an extra tiredness, a […]

Child Mattress Q & A

Q. We have a 4 1/2 month old who is growing out of his co-sleeper and we want to make him a mattress he can use for several years. What do you think is the best route for an affordable baby mattress? What is the most common build? A. There are many ways to make […]

DIY a Wool Mattress

Picture Tutorials of Common Builds

How Does it Work?  I present three chicken scratched drawings for your pleasure. Quilted Ticking, AKA “The Simplest Method” or “For Longevity”   Knit Ticking, AKA “The Budget Method” or “For Latex Purists”   Twill Ticking, AKA “The Durable Method” or “For the DIYer”  

Build a Mattress with Knit Ticking

PROS Washable Preshrunk and machine washable. No longer do you have to spot clean the the ticking while it is on the latex.  Freshen your entire mattress by washing this ticking. Flexible This knit case will flex with your body and the latex as you move. The inherent stretch of knit fabrics lets their looped threads […]

Build a Mattress with Quilted Ticking

PROS Beauty With our soft double knit fabric on top, this ticking made for your DIYing will make your mattress feel and look better than your conventional mattresses. The rolling diamond quilted pattern adds a refined look to your mattress. Thickness Its thickness serves your comfort as well as protection of the latex layers hidden inside. The less exposed to […]