Rainy Day and Wool
 

It is cold and rainy in Montana. Think I will work on a little wool applique project.
Do you like working with wool?

Those look like loosely woven wools - they look like they might have a tendency to fray/ravel.

Some wools are a joy to work with - some are not.

That is not the right kinda wool to use for applique. These will fray on the edges.

I love this pile of wool, but tell me what kind of wool do you need. I once tried a bit if wool appliqué and mine frayed, I really would like to know what to buy. I have heard of people buying old wool suiting too

I actually don't fuse my wool projects. I use freezer paper to create the applique's and then yes I had stitch the pieces down. I use many fun stitches. I hope you give it a try! It is really fun!

Dear Sewfine,
The wool shown in my photo is over-dyed Dorr wool.
It has a very tight weave and it does not fray.
I use it for all my wool projects.

I don't buy or use wool. I have lots and lots of 100% cotton.
Enjoy the cool weather, maybe rain too if you need it. Today starts our hot and humid weather. I'm not a fan of it. I will have to grin and bear it.

That pile of wool is absolutely gorgeous! I'm not a traditionalist, and it looks so enticing to work with. Pleeeze post photos when you finish the first one!

This is what that little pile of wool will turn into.
I love to mix and match wool and cottons.
This one I will give to my sister for her birthday.
Shhhhhhhhhhh...don't tell her:)