Quilting with Wool
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Durand, MI
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Quilting with Wool
I've been seeing a LOT of 100% wool garments at our local VA Store and was wondering if anyone has ever ventured making a wool quilt. I actually bought a few pieces - skirt, a few coats and a blazer - all for under $2 each and am cutting them up into 2" and 4" HST's in an attempt to put together a quilt. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this crazy notion and wondered what your thoughts were.
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Join Date: May 2011
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I use the wool from Goodwill garments in art quilts. I wash the garment in hot water...this will felt it....except thin wool like Pendleton skirts just wash up like flannel. I think it's a great way to get cool textiles. If I were a traditionalist, a wool quilt made up of squares (perhaps I think of squares because of memories from childhood!) would be awesome. A great snuggle blankie in the wintertime.
Have fun, and keep searching! For wool that is!
Have fun, and keep searching! For wool that is!
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
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I have 5 of my late husband's suits, and some wool shirts. I want to make a quilt to snuggle with, but so far have been afraid to cut them up. I plan on making just squares or rectangles. Keep it simple. And I may just tie it, with a thin layer of something in middle, and flannel on back.
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yorkville, IL
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I also purchase wool at the Goodwill and Salvation Army Thrift Store...I felt it and use it..it is really a lot of fun. I am just sort of new using this medium and I am really loving it. I made a throw of wool squares which I didn't felt..it is really pretty..I didn't back it at all. I found the pattern in a primitive quilt book..lots of fun for sure!
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