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   mimi | Nov 13, 2005 01:56am | #1

   Tessa, I think if you want them to be heavy and stay put you stuff them with sand.

   mimi

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   tessainGabriola | Nov 13, 2005 03:59am | #2

   That's a good idea. Thank you.

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   sarahkayla | Nov 13, 2005 07:43pm | #3

   it seems timely to be doing it now with energy costs being so high...you could add little bits to the seams before stuffing tomake the draft dodger llok like a fish or any sort of animal.

    

   I remember one my parents had that was filled with sand..the sand both provides insulation and weight so the thing doesn't fly all over the room when you open the door.

    

    

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   tessainGabriola | Nov 13, 2005 10:27pm | #4

   Thanks so much. I will work on it this week. My daughter is here so she will provide the artisic component.

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   paddyscar | Nov 14, 2005 08:02am | #5

   I was looking for a pattern for something else, and came across directions for one of these, which suggests using pillow stuffing or pantyhose.  I could scan it if you are interested. 

   Frances

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   tessainGabriola | Nov 15, 2005 03:53am | #6

   Thanks, Paddyscar. I have lots of sand and woodshavings, so I will try those first, this week. If they don't work, I will write to you. Tessa

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   user-33662 | Nov 17, 2005 12:53am | #7

   I made one a few years ago and filled it with dried corn kernels.  Works great and the kernels aren't quite as messy as sand can be.

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   tessainGabriola | Nov 17, 2005 04:55am | #8

   Thanks. That's interesting. I will consider that.