lady constance Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 ..........runs screaming from computer........... cant take it anymore....!! i love to fabric shop--even online,but CANNOT find blanket weight wool anywhere!! maybe i dont know what i am looking for? what it is called? as the dh and a few sons are going to ohio , i was asked if i could purchase wool to make and use for blankets.......{ asking me to buy? what are yah kidding? thought it would be an easy task!! AU CONTRAIRE! can some one direct me to a source.. and tellme what i am looking for... pickham is what i think i am looking for.. the weight and drape.... or loden.... [ but i dont necessarily want it all in green} thanks in advance... and if anyone has quite a bit of yardage, and is willing to sell, let me know.. lady constance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Eergh... I kinda do it the other way around.... I buy Military Surplus wool blankets and then use them for coats and such...(things that need to be heavy wool)(plus you can re-dye them...) I've seen blanket weight wool on some site (sorry I can't remember where), but it was much more expensive than just buying a wool blanket..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Lady Constance.. The Sportsmans Guide... They are on-line and they send catalouges. You cannot go wrong here, but stay away from those "Emergency wool blankets" they have for like six blankets for 60 bucks. They are crappy and will "pill" like crazy. Dont know how many surplus woolies we have, lost count! Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I do the same as Patrick, buy surplus blankets. White in color and then dye myself.. I think I pay like $10.00 bucks a piece, but they're like 2 1/2 yards of awsome thick wool perfect for short/long coats and bags and such. "Without caffine, I'd have no personality at all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I'll be following in Patrick and Kenneth's lead with military blankets. Got one already that I use that's 100% wool, and am on the hunt for more at local army/navy surplus stores (for clothing). Haven't seen em in colors I'd prefer though...lots and lots of green. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silas thatcher Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 yep !! looked at surplus stores and only found green wanna make a short jacket, but would rather be able to dye them blue or red.... so white would be good for starters.... just can't find 'em around these parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) SPORTSMANS GUIDE... ON-LINE White ones, gray ones, green ones... check 'em out! http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/default.asp?kwtid=271460 Dangitt, they musta sold outta all the white ones, but keep this in yer browser or whatever ya use, he always comes up with them. The italian grayones are good for lotsa stuff. Bo Edited February 10, 2009 by Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliesDarlin Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I have had great success buying 100% wool blankets at 2nd hand stores; salvation army, goodwill, etc.--& not more than $6 ever. Of course it's always hit 'n miss, but worth stopping every week to check! Hope ya don't mind my 2 cents worth...on my first post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady constance Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 well---i am a good will hoe! was just tehre today no luck-- BUT I DID find a piece of 100 silk in a pale blue, a wool skirt i can chop for stays and a funky patterned skirt for an awesome stomacher.... now if silas would get off the bernina..... { he bemaking slops into breeches... fun to watch! he maybe attacked later tonight!} lady hoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady constance Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 ohhhhhh and welcome billiesdarling! cant yah see the grog i poured for thee? swill it rite down adn speak up on all issues! welcome to the pub! lady constance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliesDarlin Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 ohhhhhh and welcome billiesdarling! cant yah see the grog i poured for thee? swill it rite down adn speak up on all issues! welcome to the pub! lady constance Thank ye, Lady Constance! I feel right welcome, I do now! And ere's to our better acquaintance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
 {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '1074427760321280'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); </script> <noscript><img height=)
&ev=PageView&cd%5Bitem_id%5D=14198&cd%5Bitem_name%5D=wool++for+blankets&cd%5Bitem_type%5D=topic&cd%5Bcategory_name%5D=Thieves Market"/>
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now