feline fanatic

Google images of wool applique quilts. Felted wool you can applique raw edge with a blanket stitch and it won't fray. The quilts are gorgeous.

janeknapp

Crazy quilts were made with many different kinds of fabric like the ones made in that factory.

Viquilt

I have been working with wool the last few years. I always wash is hot water and dry in a hot dryer. This makes it washable after. I use it for wall hangings and table runners. My friend made a bed size; I have yet to make a large quilt because it would be quit heavy if appliqued. I would get too hot. Vi

Newby0709

This is wool from old [ATTACH=CONFIG]442432[/ATTACH]Navy and Air Force uniforms.

SueSew

[ATTACH=CONFIG]442454[/ATTACH]This was done with cotton, satin backed with fuzz (nightgown fabric is what I call it), a fuzzy thick wool-like polyester, corduroy (out of signt) and flannel. It was my first quilt and I just wanted touchy feely for the baby. Didn't know how hard it would be!

cajunowl

For quilts of fabric other than 100% cotton: have you tried the rag quilt technique? Basically, the pieces are sewn together without batting or a backing. I did this using the bottoms of T-shirts from a t-shirt quilt. I am attaching a photo. The backing has the seams which can be seen.
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cajunowl

Also, I have completed several tops from double-knits. They are warm and probably don't need a batting, just a back. here is a photo of one that I found at a flea market.
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kay carlson

I thank each and every person who shared ideas. I have felted (hot water water wash/ cold rinse/ hot dryer) several pieces of wool and wool/blends from used clothing. Currently, the fabric is "resting" safely until I come up with some neat ideas. Oops, I forgot that I did make a neat pouch type hand bag and lined it with quilting cotton. ;-)

Otherwise, I have taken apart a pleated Pendleton brand plaid 100 % wool skirt and joined the pieces together to make one fairly large lap robe. No batting or backing used. The wool is so elegant to the touch, the sides were only turned under and hemmed. This is machine washable with Woolite on the gentle cycle. No shrinkage has been detected.

Third project was to finish off a length of light coat weight 100 % wool yardage on all four sides with satin blanket binding. This is a beautiful blanket about 54 inches wide by 85 inches long.

Have fun with the wool!

GrandmaDD

I have made several all wool quilts over the years purely for the healing warmth on my (polio) legs. I make just large 8-9 in. squares, trying for a 9-patch effect. I do use batting and a flannel back. They launder just fine in cold water and line dry. Some folks are allergic to wool, but my son has two of mine, so far. I got my wool scraps when they were donated to my church for World Relief and we could use only cotton. A friend of mine has an old family quilt made from men's suits. Now that one is heavy!

shirleyd

All the above pictures of quilts are beautiful. I've never used wool, polyester, or other non-traditional fabrics so no experience. Sure would be very warm (wool) and cozy!