Thread: Felted Wool Pieces the EASY Way!!

I want to do some felted wool table runners, mug rugs, pin cushions, etc. So I started looking around at felted wool....and quickly STOPPED looking!! The prices are OUTRAGEOUS!!

Jumped onto YouTube to find out how to make it myself. Literally the easiest thing....find some Merino Wool sweaters, cut them all open at the seams, wash in hot water and detergent, dry in hot dryer. Presto Change-0...instant felted wool! I paid $15 for 7 wool sweaters at a thrift store, and ended up with over $100 of felted wool calculated by the prices I found online.

I haven't used any felted wool yet, but it's definitely on my short list (as opposed to my long list which I can't even see the end of anymore...). My question is- how do you care for it once you include it in a piece? For example using it in appliqué (machine type) on a table runner that includes quilting cottons?

Originally Posted by Cybrarian

I haven't used any felted wool yet, but it's definitely on my short list (as opposed to my long list which I can't even see the end of anymore...). My question is- how do you care for it once you include it in a piece? For example using it in appliqué (machine type) on a table runner that includes quilting cottons?

You can hand wash it and air dry it since it's already shrunk down quite a lot after the hot water/dryer treatment.

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

I don't use sweaters, but suit coats/jackets, skirts and pants!

Thanks, Jacquie...that's a great suggestion.