Woolen Quilt

This weekend we sheared about 30 sheep. Instead of having the wool
made into yarn, we are putting some of it aside to be made into a
queen size quilt batt. Oh, it is going to a warm one. I was
undecided on what fabric to use for the covering. We have many, many
pairs of jeans around that need to be replaced and instead of throwing
them out thought the denim would make a long lasting cover.

Regards,

Rick Boesen
Olivet, MI
www.FiberArtFest.com
www.QuesoCabezaFarm.com

I would worry using denim would make it so hot no one is going to want
to sleep under it. I have a king size denim on my bed, no batting just
backed with flannel and it's warm. Too warm for the summer and I'm in
Alberta, Canada. We've had -40 here this winter for over a month in
Decemeber so we are no stranger to cold. That's just my two cents though.
Take Care
Joanna
Alberta

Rick wrote:
This weekend we sheared about 30 sheep. Instead of having the wool
made into yarn, we are putting some of it aside to be made into a
queen size quilt batt. Oh, it is going to a warm one. I was
undecided on what fabric to use for the covering. We have many, many
pairs of jeans around that need to be replaced and instead of throwing
them out thought the denim would make a long lasting cover.

Regards,

Rick Boesen
Olivet, MI
www.FiberArtFest.com
www.QuesoCabezaFarm.com

My it sounds lovely. Will be quite heavy though!
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"Rick" wrote in message
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This weekend we sheared about 30 sheep. Instead of having the wool
made into yarn, we are putting some of it aside to be made into a
queen size quilt batt. Oh, it is going to a warm one. I was
undecided on what fabric to use for the covering. We have many, many
pairs of jeans around that need to be replaced and instead of throwing
them out thought the denim would make a long lasting cover.

Regards,

Rick Boesen
Olivet, MI
www.FiberArtFest.com
www.QuesoCabezaFarm.com

I'd use flannel if I wanted serious warmth and good quality cotton if
I just wanted really warm. That wool bat is going to keep you warm and
toasty, regardless of what you put on either side. Denim is good but
it's too heavy for a bed quilt. It's more for a sofa protector or car
quilt or to sit on when picnicking.

Sunny

On Mar 26, 1:11*pm, onetexsun wrote:
I'd use flannel if I wanted serious warmth and good quality cotton if
I just wanted really warm. That wool bat is going to keep you warm and
toasty, regardless of what you put on either side. Denim is good but
it's too heavy for a bed quilt. It's more for a sofa protector or car
quilt or to sit on when picnicking.

Sunny

Well, I was looking for a way of recycling the old denim jeans that
need to be replaced. But, it sounds like denim would be troublesome
in one way or another. Perhaps we can cut them into strips and use
them as rag rugs.

Maybe heavy cotton on one side and flannel on the other?

Regards,

Rick Boesen
Olivet, MI
www.FiberArtFest.com
www.QuesoCabezaFarm.com