Tips when using Wool Blankets for Batting
I am making a quilt for my mom. She has a quilt of my great-grandmothers that she keeps on her bed year round (Although it is folded during the summer). I have tried repairing the quilt in the past - but with the constant usage, I'm not accomplishing much. So I think if I can make her another one of similar weight - she can substitute the new quilt on her bed and display (carefully) the older quilt.
This is brings me to my current dilemma since I have never used wool blankets before.
They live near near an army base, so I know I can get Army wool blankets. Is this the best ones to use?
I read that many of you recommend washing them first.
I also read one recommendation to take it to be LAQ. Would this be something most quilt shops could handle or will I need to find a special quilt shop?
I do not plan on quilting this myself.
Do you have any other tips on using a wool blanket for a quilt?
Kind regards,
Tracy