PTJ 2023 Mattress - Project Page

This is a project thread for the 2023 Permaculture Technology Jamboree at Wheaton Labs.

Discuss the Design of a Tick Mattresss

Questions for the project:
Is this Mattress for a specific cabin?
Desired Size?
Will we be using some of Paul's organic straw in the berm shed?

I'm planning on using the Make a Camping Cot-Size Mattress (tick) Stuffed with Natural Materials BB and complete the requirements of the BB:
- Make a camping cot-size mattress
- Adult standard cot size (approximately 74 inches by 26 inches)
- 3 to 5 inches thick
- Fabric must be a natural material (cotton, wool, linen, etc.)
- Stuffing must be a natural material such as bedstraw, straw, feathers, seed husks, or wool fleece


The project lead for this artifact is Opalyn Rose! "Opalyn has been exploring a truly raw-material life while stewarding land and community in south-central Washington. Opalyn tends the sheep and the forest, transforming a fleece or a tree into not only yarn and lumber but clothing and snowmen too.  She brings her love of that transformation to the classroom sharing her skills while helping you develop yours. "



Learn more about the Permaculture Technology Jamboree HERE