Achim, I use old Army blankets that are 100% wool that I find at thrift stores. They work wonderfully for all kinds of pillows I make. :) When compacted they hold up to pins and take a lot of beating. I did once use a synthetic blanket material and found that the pins actually spring back up not to my liking and it didn't feel right. Army blankets are also great to throw in the back of a car on snowy days for emergencies. But some are allergic to wool. Which in this case, I guess the man-made material would suffice.
Mark, aka Tatman Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net On 9/18/07 3:05 PM, "Janice Blair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was thinking buckspoint was a little delicate for around a pillow. Good > idea to make it with larger thread that will stand up to some wear and tear. > Here in the U.S. I have purchased woolen felt from JoAnne Fabrics. They may > carry it on their web site but you can probably find it closer to home. I > know in the past there was mention of using carpet underfelt but these days it > is probably made of synthetics not wool. > Janice > > Achim Siebert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm still searching for a supplier of not-too-expensive thick felt to > put as a last layer below the cover fabric. I'd prefer woollen felt - > does anyone try to upholster a pillow with synthetic felt - I wonder > if it would hold the pins as well as the natural felt? > > Best, Achim in rainy Berlin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
