wool and quilting...
#1
I have some pieces of Wool which I have been told I can use in quilts. However, no one told me how to use them.
If anyone has any ideas how to use wool, what patterns, ect, I would appreciate knowing. Thanks, Mariah
If anyone has any ideas how to use wool, what patterns, ect, I would appreciate knowing. Thanks, Mariah
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Many wools are washable.
The main things to remember:
1) Avoid hot water
2) Avoid prolonged agitation
One can wash SOME of them on a short gentle cycle on warm or cold.
One can also damp dry them in a dryer. Some people are more comfortable line drying the fabrics or laying them flat to dry.
I have some used garments that I'm thinking about cutting up.
I think I will wash them like I wrote above - and see how they turn out.
If they turn out well - Yippee! If not, I didn't want to use them anyway.
If you do decide to wash these - do colors separately until the water runs clear.
The main things to remember:
1) Avoid hot water
2) Avoid prolonged agitation
One can wash SOME of them on a short gentle cycle on warm or cold.
One can also damp dry them in a dryer. Some people are more comfortable line drying the fabrics or laying them flat to dry.
I have some used garments that I'm thinking about cutting up.
I think I will wash them like I wrote above - and see how they turn out.
If they turn out well - Yippee! If not, I didn't want to use them anyway.
If you do decide to wash these - do colors separately until the water runs clear.
#4
I was thinking wall hanging. What would be a nice easy pattern that would look good--lots of Reds, Blacks, Whites.
Forgot about the washing; will check it out.
Thanks for helping me!
Mariah.
Forgot about the washing; will check it out.
Thanks for helping me!
Mariah.
#6
Wool Penny quilts are cute. This site is all wool patterns
http://www.starrypinespatterncompany.com/spindex2.html
http://www.starrypinespatterncompany.com/spindex2.html
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