Old 10-21-2013, 06:43 PM
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kay carlson
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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!
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