Rainy Day and Wool
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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. |
I have never done wool appliqué but I like the look. Do you fuse it in place and then hand or machine buttonhole stitch the edge?
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That is not the right kinda wool to use for applique. These will fray on the edges.
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Originally Posted by Sewfine
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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 |
Originally Posted by Tartan
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I have never done wool appliqué but I like the look. Do you fuse it in place and then hand or machine buttonhole stitch the edge?
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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!
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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:) |
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