Originally Posted by
feline fanatic
Does the process described "felt" the wool so it can be used as raw edge applique without fraying? I love the felted wool applique quilts done with fancy applique stitches and blanket stitch around the applique and if I ever acquire some cast off wool clothing I would like to give it a try.
The process is the same for felting wool but I think for felting you need (1) 100% wool, no blends, and (2) I believe you need to start with knitted wool. When you start with woven wool fabric, I don't think you get the edges that don't ravel. The upside is that you typically get only a little shrinkage with woven fabric; knitted wool is where you can get the humongous shrinkage. It is that shrinkage that tightens all the fibers so much that nothing ravels. I think. I've felted knitted garments only by accident.
