is this quilt going to have to be washable? wool can be washed, but it will shrink and dark colors will bleed. if you want to be able to wash it, washing in advance will definitely make it softer and using softener will make it MUCH softer. so, prewash hot. use softener in the rinse. dry in the dryer. get it all over with in advance. make sure the child is not allergic to wool. if you want this to be a sleeping blanket, decide first what your filler will be. the wool will be fluffy and warm. unless his room is cold, i don't think you need to use anything more than a lightweight batt. the backing can then be flannel for cozies. again wash in hot and machine dry first. same reason. of course, if it's a lap quilt, after the washing and drying, the backing can be applied without any batting at all. prewashed flannel would be very nice.
IMHO :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
labels are not my forte, according to this board. :lol: :lol: :lol:
P.S. the edges of washed wool will not fray. the wool comes out like boiled wool.