MargeD

My mother used to use old worn out blankets for batting on the utilitarian quilts that she used to make, so I imagine that the green Army blankets would do well as batting for quilts.

madamekelly

I had the idea of using them as the base for applique using other wool scraps like they do "penny rugs" to individualize them. Not much extra weight, but then they could become warm decorative blankets.

quilt9226

One of the books by Blackbird Designs (Barb Adams & Alma Allen) used an Army blanket as a base for applique and it photographed as a coverlet on a bed. You could use felted wool and applique either by machine or hand. I'm sorry I cannot remember the name of the book but maybe their website would provide a clue

chris_quilts

Being an Army veteran and having dealt with those blankets quite a bit, I can tell you they are washable and I've never noticed any shrinkage. They are warm and heavy though. I've given several to my vet for her surgical patients because they do help the cats and dogs keep warm after surgery. Never used one as batting but cannot see why it wouldn't work well.

Chris

tildiemae

Several years ago I was on a hunt for these blankets to make a 'barn' coat and applique wool 'pennies' on it in a pleasing design. I never did find the blankets so it's still an idea!!

peggy119

I used one years ago in my first quilt (1976). It is a full size dresden plate and it is a heavy quilt. It is also very warm, but there is a lot of weight to the quilt. Not sure I would ever do it again, just because of the weight. It did quilt up nicely (by hand).