The first thing I do when using wool in a quilt is wash & dry it, warm water, small amount of detergent, normal cycle. Into a regular dryer cycle. Then it is ready to use in a quilt. I love work with wools. There are many books, websites, even magazines that focus on using wool. Choose your pattern then if you have specific questions we may be able to help. You might decide working with wools will be your favorite too. :-)