Thread: Felting Wool
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:08 PM
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audsgirl
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Originally Posted by ragquilter
I have a couple of questions. What do you use felted wool for? What exactly does felting do to the wool?
I use felted wool for applique` projects. I especially like to make Christmas ornaments with it, or table runners or table mats. Some people make entire quilts out of it, but they can be very heavy, and it's expensive to buy all the wool. Some people over-dye wool and get wonderful colors. The felting process tightens up the fibers of the wool, making it thicker and denser. The felt can be cut without having to finish the edges since it doesn't fray. I think it's lots of fun to work with, and there are tons of patterns to make with it.
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