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From: nativetexan
Date: 11-23-2005, 02:09 PM (1 of 3)
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has anyone used felted wool for quilts? if so, is is washable and how does it come, in squares or on a bolt? I just saw two quilts in magazines made with this. One photo looked like ultrasuede to me. interesting. CC CC
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User: nativetexan
Member since: 11-15-2005 Total posts: 57 
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 11-24-2005, 08:20 AM (2 of 3)
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The quilt shop that I like to shop at, sells hand dyed felted wool. It is in 6 x6 or maybe 8 x8 squares, I'm not sure of the size. They have some patterns that they selll for making a quilt with this. It is an appliqued quilt, with no batting or backing. I have purchased some of their squares and needle felted designs on them, with the idea of maybe someday, turning them into a quilt. I think a wool quilt would be very warm and durable. I would wash it just like a wool sweater. Cold water, gentle cycle, or hand wash and dry flat. Use a deteregent like "woolite". Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 11-25-2005, 06:33 AM (3 of 3)
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I was wondering if felted wool is much the same as a knit square of wool that has been washed numerous times in very hot water and dried in a hot dryer so it shrinks up and becomes felted. I have done that with hats and slippers. Once it is shrunk really good, it doesn't seem to shrink any more, I know the kids just throw their slippers into the washing machine with everything else, then into the dryer and they come out the same. You could almost test a square and see what happens, though I'd still be tempted to wash something that has so much work put into it, in cold water anyhow.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
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