What to do with an old down comforter?

[src233]

I have an old down comforter that is ready to be either retired or repurposed -- the down is crammed into the corners, the middle is bare. I thought I might pull out the down and either sew it into a pillow or add it to another old down comforter to fill it out. Anyone have any experience doing something like that? Any suggestions for other ways to repurpose?

[JaneV2.0]

I've thought about dividing one using a double needle and very short stitch into rectangles the right size to line a dog or cat bed and then cutting them apart. The idea of making pillows appeals to me as well.

[Mrs-M]

I second Jane's, pillow making idea! Stuffing an older existing comforter to pad-it-up sounds great, too! That's the fun part about re-purposing and having a general sense of know-how to create things/stuff. Anything goes!

You could also make a great pair of down-filled slippers, or a winter hat, or a pair of down-mitts.

[Tweety]

I'd let the pets have it. Old down is all broken up into unfluffy bits and if you stuff a bunch of it into a pillow it is hard and uncomfortable. (BTDT) Plus it probably has collected dust mites.