New Batting - Silky Wool

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"Cats" wrote > As you may have noticed in the past I am a BIG fan of wool
> batting.
> Well, I just got a sample of a new batting from Matilda's
> Own (Australian mfg) of a Silky Wool batting (60/40 blend of
> wool and silk). This stuff is only just released last
> month, and it's gorgeous! If anyone is into making quilted
> jackets or a really special baby quilt, etc - this is so
> soft and it has a fabulous drape.
> At AUS$29.95 per metre (about 40") for 240cm/96" wide it is
> not cheap, but well worth it for a special project. The
> supplier who sent me this sample has an introductory offer
> of a QS batt (240X275cm/96"X110") for $40 but I can't
> imagine they will last long at that price.
> If it makes it over to the States it will probably be
> cheaper (don't get me started on local tax issues!) so if
> you are looking for something a bit special keep an eye out
> for it.
> NAYY - but I am definitely gonna try some of this stuff!!

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: "Cats" wrote > As you may have noticed in the past I am a

: > batting.
: >
: > Well, I just got a sample of a new batting from

: > Own (Australian mfg) of a Silky Wool batting (60/40

: > wool and silk). This stuff is only just released last
: > month, and it's gorgeous! If anyone is into making

: > jackets or a really special baby quilt, etc - this is so
: > soft and it has a fabulous drape.
: >
: > At AUS$29.95 per metre (about 40") for 240cm/96" wide it

: > not cheap, but well worth it for a special project. The
: > supplier who sent me this sample has an introductory

: > of a QS batt (240X275cm/96"X110") for $40 but I can't
: > imagine they will last long at that price.
: >
: > If it makes it over to the States it will probably be
: > cheaper (don't get me started on local tax issues!) so

: > you are looking for something a bit special keep an eye

: > for it.
: >
: > NAYY - but I am definitely gonna try some of this

> Being a firm believer in the Theory of Quilt Abuse (If it is
> bad for the quilt, the recipient of a gift quilt will - at
> some point - commit or permit such action) I plan to boil
> and bash a piece to see what happens. But I don't usually
> subject test pieces to bleach though . . . . LOL. Matilda's
> Own Wool blend (60/40 wool/poly) is about as close to
> indestructable as you can get so I have high hopes.
>
> I have ordered some Silky Wool and asked for the spec's. I
> will post the results of the boiling/bashing activities when
> completed.
>

> I'll be watching for those results. I have never used any wool

> Does it shrink?
>
> Tricia
> http://photos.yahoo.com/momiixii
>
> Cats wrote:
>> Being a firm believer in the Theory of Quilt Abuse (If it is
>> bad for the quilt, the recipient of a gift quilt will - at
>> some point - commit or permit such action) I plan to boil
>> and bash a piece to see what happens. But I don't usually
>> subject test pieces to bleach though . . . . LOL. Matilda's
>> Own Wool blend (60/40 wool/poly) is about as close to
>> indestructable as you can get so I have high hopes.
>>
>> I have ordered some Silky Wool and asked for the spec's. I
>> will post the results of the boiling/bashing activities when
>> completed.
>>
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