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Posted by Cats on August 2, 2006, 8:55 pm
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!!

--

Cheryl & the Cats
_ _ _ _ _ _
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~ ~ ~
Enness Boofhead Donut
Now in hibernation with a wake-up call for Spring!
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Posted by Polly Esther on August 2, 2006, 10:22 pm
Cheryl, that sounds so wonderful. Do you dare ask if it is 'helper daddy'
proof - as in toss in the wash with hot water and a cup of bleach? And
don't ask why I wonder. Polly

"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!!



Posted by Cats on August 2, 2006, 11:45 pm
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.

--

Cheryl & the Cats
_ _ _ _ _ _
( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < )
~ ~ ~
Enness Boofhead Donut
Now in hibernation with a wake-up call for Spring!
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: Cheryl, that sounds so wonderful. Do you dare ask if it
is 'helper daddy'
: proof - as in toss in the wash with hot water and a cup of
bleach? And
: don't ask why I wonder. Polly
:
: "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!!
:
:



Posted by A&T on August 3, 2006, 1:14 pm
I'll be watching for those results. I have never used any wool batting.
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.
>

Posted by Jan on August 3, 2006, 2:01 pm

I don't know how Matilda's wool washes,(I but Quilters' Dream has a wool
that is just WONDERFUL... and it can be aundered etc.
http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/dreamwool.htm gives the details...
and remember... wool is more reistant to flame than cotton... ;-) I've
always heard wonderful things about Matilda's Wool so I'll look forward
to hearing about the new mixes too ;-)

--
Jan
RCTQ Coffee Diva



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