Quilting Gone Green-Part 2
Dec 31st, 2007 by Jenny Stratton
This week we will be exploring the alternative battings that Mountain Mist (Leggett & Platt) are offering us. We know the world is calling for less reliance on fossil fuels to both free ourselves from its dependency and to begin living life in a more sustainable manner. Americans, in particular, are demanding choice and innovation in products that utilize renewable resources in an effort to keep our environment clean. These advancements will ensure a better life for our children and our children’s children.
To meet this initiative Leggett & Platt® has partnered with Nature Works LLC using Ingeoâ„¢ Fibers to introduce the world’s first man-made environmentally friendly, naturally based craft fibers. Fresh from American cornfields, our unique brand is based in the American heartland. To create Ingeoâ„¢ fiber, also known as PLA, a polymer is made from lactic acid, which is a natural product. Lactic acid is made from fermentable sugars, sugars that are found in plants and more specifically corn. This process is both revolutionary to the textile and fiber industry and patented by our partner, Nature Works LLC.
- EcoCraftâ„¢ products offer the best of all worlds. 100% Nature-based
- Easy Care
- Breathable
- Natural resilencee
- Hypoallergenic
- Washable
- Superior Softness
- Safe for the plantet and your family
Mountain Mist offers you several choices. They have 4 sizes of batting made with 100% PLA. EcoCraftâ„¢ batting can be quilted up to 4″ intervals. Eco-Friendly laundering: cold water wash, lay flat to dry. They are also offering 4 sizes of 50%PLA and 50% cotton which can also be quilted upt o 4″  intervals.
To see the full line available, go to www.checkerdist.com, click on notions, then batting from the left hand menu. Once in batting scroll down and click Environmentally Friendly .
Crafting A Better Planetâ„¢ Quilt Competition
Mountain Mist®/Leggett & Platt, Incorporated and the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln announce the Crafting A Better Planetâ„¢ Quilt Competition. Quilted entries are sought that combine environmental and ecological themes and images with Eco-Friendlyâ„¢/ Green products and techniques. All entrants will win the satisfaction of creating an heirloom with a global purpose.
Quilts entered in the Crafting A Better Planet™ Quilt Competition must be made of all natural materials, including EcoCraft™ batting by Mountain Mist®. Entrants must choose EcoCraft™ Eco-Friendly™ Batting 100% PLA or Eco-Friendly™ Batting Blend 50% PLA 50% Cotton. All entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2008. Cash prizes will be awarded and the finalist group of quilts will be exhibited at the new International Quilt Study Center museum in the Fall of 2008.
Click here to download the entry form.
