Dawn, thank you for this bit of info. I really didn't know!
But I actually like the 'lumpy bumpy texture... it just seems more
tactile-y interesting. ;)
::Linda::
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When it's made up and
washed it
Does anyone know where I can get Cotton Wool to stuff a period quilt??
If there is somewhere close to Norway that would even be better.
sorry, I just re-read the original question -- I skipped over the period
quilt part and was thinking you wanted raw cotton to stuff part of a
costume.
I actually was looking for more of a Cotton fibrefill type something that is
loose fibres.
Thanks for trying
Brin Kendall
Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Edith Reardon wrote:
Does anyone know where I can get Cotton Wool to stuff a period quilt?? If
there is somewhere close to
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] cotton wool
I actually was looking for more of a Cotton fibrefill type something
that is loose fibres.
Thanks for trying
Brin Kendall
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There is a product for just such ocassions sold by Joann Fabrics called Warm
and Natural or Warm 'n Natural..it is unbleached cotton batting expressly for
100%natural quilting .
Iyou might try to see if they also sell it on line at joanns.com
hope this helps...
Bambi
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Does anyone know where I can get Cotton Wool to stuff a period quilt?? If
there is somewhere close to Norway that would even be better.
Look for local suppliers to people who do hand-spinning. If you have no
local handspinners and handweavers supply, look on line. There are
thousands. You
Not sure what you mean by loose fibers. 100% cotton or wool batting will
have a much different appearance in a quilt than will the poly stuff. Cotton
and wool batting should be available at your local quilt store. If you want
raw cotton, see if there is a yarn shop in your area that sells
Linda Rice wrote:
I got an enormous roll of rough cotton batting from an upholstery
supplier.
When it's made up and
washed it definitely has that lumpy bumpy look and feel that poly just
can't imitate.
Lumpy bumpy is a 20th century phenomena that only happens when quilts
get put
Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote:
I usually buy the stuff from the chemist shop. It is in plates and
very nice to work with.
Right now i am going to use it for the stuffing of a muff. I make a
roll from it, from 3-4 layers of the plates, graduating in size.
I favour cotton quilt batting for the
Edith Reardon wrote:
Does anyone know where I can get Cotton Wool to stuff a period quilt?? If
there is somewhere close to Norway that would even be better.
Warm Natural is a very good quality cotton quilt batting, which you
might be able to order off the internet. Their website
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