Originally Posted by
riutzelj
Guess, rural Alaska can be an oxymoron, so let me add the qualifier, moving to 110 miles northwest of Bethel, Ak. No roads in, only boat and plane. I don't have enough blankets to take what is left at home, where husband is staying for the next two years.And he says i can't take the Poppy Quilt i bought in Texas or the Wedding Ring i bought here in Oregon. That means no quilts for me
Guess i'll have to make some quickly. Oh, well, not a lot to do when it is still frozen and you don't own the outdoor play equipment, such as snow machine, snow shoes, skis etc. yet.
Which online stores have the best deals on batting sales and shipping charges? Also does anyone know how the wool battings do for hand quilting?
Some of what i need to go up in my household goods so if i have it already i don't have to pay shipping. Got enough fabric to make a couple of quilts but no batting.
I am guessing that wool batting would let a needle slide like butter. Wool cloth is so nice to sew with; remember it is a natural fibre like silk and cotton.
If you ask me, you are one of the bravest souls alive! I hope you are used to cold weather and being isolated for weeks or months at a time. I lived in Winnipeg, Canada for a while and that was city. I have no idea how I might feel w-a-y out in the boon docks when snow is up to your rooftops. You'll learn to shop in bulk and keep firewood handy.