twinkie

I would test it for "washing" and then give instructions on it's care. I think it would be a great idea.

quiltinghere

The Dryel Products site seems to show it just cleaning clothing. How would you clean an entire quilt (throw size or bigger)?

Nan - IN

Who also hopes to make something from wool suits one day!

Gannyrosie

you can bring a scissors on a plan, I forgot the size that it has to be. When I went on my international trip I read through on the airlines site of the things you can bring. Dryal is a large white heavy plastic bag, where you put the cloth and a wet cloth (kind of like a dryer sheet) that comes with the product. Put in dryer and it's like dry cleaning at home.

I have been collecting old plaid flannel shirts to make a log cabin or simular one day. Most of what I have is from family members for memories. Haven't started it yet, for I'm still needing more. Wool wouldn't do well down in Louisisana. I can only imagine that it would be one heavy quilt. Lucky you for such a great find.

solstice3

Didn't they use wool in the 1800's in quilts? If I lived in a cold climate I would give it a shot

maggiek

I carry kindergarten scissors on the plane with me all the time. No point, but they are good for cutting thread and even small fabric pieces.

Difergie

If you dye the wool you get really pretty muted tones...

Karen G

tHEY WOULD MAKE A WONDERFUL, WARM AND HEAVY QUILT!
OOPs, cap lock and looking at the keyboard typing!

snowdenb

I made a scrap quilt out of "felted wool". As Bertie D said wash and dry HOT!
My quilted turned out well.

Janie67

I think a small pair of scissors 3-4 in are allowed on planes. Check TSA.gov for latest rules.

gmcsewer

If it were me, and the wool is about the same weight, I would hand wash in cold water and lay out to dry. Then piece them at their original weight. Some wool, when you felt it, is too heavy for a quilt. My dad made quilts the year I was born out of old wool clothing, as He and mom added the need for more bedding, as they were living with my Grandad. They wear well and are very comfortable and warm. I think they used flannel in dark colors for backing and tied them. To clean them the women would put them out on the snow in the winter. The dirt went into the snow and quilt was clean. Sort of freeze dried the dirt out into the snow. You could in this day and age, wash in cold water and hang to dry or have them dry cleaned to keep the original feel of the wool.