tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post2892634721371115617..comments2024-02-14T01:31:27.045-06:00Comments on Buzzing and Bumbling: Buying Fabric at the Thrift Shop! (with an important update!)Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06755191961134444671noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-81910853206902669432014-03-13T04:03:53.080-05:002014-03-13T04:03:53.080-05:00Good luck with your woolen treasures.. I have only...Good luck with your woolen treasures.. I have only felted yarn, and 80/20, even 70/30 works perfect for mittens.<br />Lovely pictures from your balcony. <br />Have a nice week. InGahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06953734548020286387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-41406310993339685992014-03-08T21:07:33.119-06:002014-03-08T21:07:33.119-06:00I have felted a wool sweater form the thrift store...I have felted a wool sweater form the thrift store but have never considered wool skirts. Look forward to what you make with all your wooly goodies. Your view is wonderful. Good luck with all the house work. It does often pay to have someone else do some things. After living in a house going through a major remodel 3 times I know.Anne / Springleaf Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114887911414187175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-54032524316279603772014-03-08T20:54:17.866-06:002014-03-08T20:54:17.866-06:00It's nice to have someone do the hard part and...It's nice to have someone do the hard part and you can do the fun stuff : ) beautiful viewCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-77407022151073691382014-03-08T15:08:13.995-06:002014-03-08T15:08:13.995-06:00Thank you for such great tips on thrift shopping a...Thank you for such great tips on thrift shopping and recycling of wool for applique or felting or lots of other creative endeavors. I need a good affordable thrift shop. Very wise to hire that tile removal job. Lovely view of your Texas Hill Country and pending Spring. Peace and Joy Dear...Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-40187715479283888972014-03-08T07:57:35.465-06:002014-03-08T07:57:35.465-06:00I love going to thrift stores and yes I also look ...I love going to thrift stores and yes I also look at books and dishes (i have so many dishes) but when you find wool that is a real treat. Your view is so so beautiful, my family are coming up from TX on Monday. It is time to play grandma.<br />http://thankfullga447https://www.blogger.com/profile/09752118265182467689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-13419116501270404342014-03-08T00:11:10.197-06:002014-03-08T00:11:10.197-06:00Great post Linda! Now I want to run to Goodwill an...Great post Linda! Now I want to run to Goodwill and see if I can find some wool!Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-1034234287875517412014-03-07T21:27:06.608-06:002014-03-07T21:27:06.608-06:00I have a stash of thrift wools, used to get as muc...I have a stash of thrift wools, used to get as much as I could on dollar days and glad I did since they stopped doing that. I usually don't get worsted weights, forgot why, lol. I also like getting wool with 20% nylon, it is softer, dyes well and nice for appliqué too. Every so often I get lucky and find yardage at the thrifts, so i always keep my eyes open.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-61470596337060088992014-03-07T21:25:37.760-06:002014-03-07T21:25:37.760-06:00I've never felted anything before because we d...I've never felted anything before because we don't use wool here. It's too hot. I would like to try the felting thing you do with the washing machine - just to see. Can't wait to see your new home. Projects By Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707620997323055845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-69344433752171052822014-03-07T19:47:51.057-06:002014-03-07T19:47:51.057-06:00I've bought wool garments many times and felte...I've bought wool garments many times and felted them and love doing that. I've had a little trouble finding pastels but most other colors are available - I especially love the tweeds and plaids of men's blazers. :) blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-13646113099201762692014-03-07T17:17:35.169-06:002014-03-07T17:17:35.169-06:00Oh, oh. Worsted wool is usually pre-shrunk. It is ...Oh, oh. Worsted wool is usually pre-shrunk. It is proudly displayed on labels of woolens as well as wool yarn because the buyer can rest assured that it will not shrink which is usually good news. Ask me how I know this. Perhaps you will find it shrinks enough for applique if you treat it cruelly. <br />Here's hoping. Great finds there. My grandma used to rescue woolens and dye them and cut them into strips to make braided rugs. Looking forward to seeing what you create.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694325453181600223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-74209752118974521152014-03-07T16:11:05.060-06:002014-03-07T16:11:05.060-06:00I've never tried felting wool. Thanks for expl...I've never tried felting wool. Thanks for explaining how to do it Linda. Christine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920647581818665215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-41901324939895443032014-03-07T14:05:40.586-06:002014-03-07T14:05:40.586-06:00You'll have plenty of felt to create with. I&#...You'll have plenty of felt to create with. I've always wondered about the felting process! And I love your view with that pretty blossom! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-1065687854904196212014-03-07T13:35:00.069-06:002014-03-07T13:35:00.069-06:00Texas hill country is beautiful isn't it !Texas hill country is beautiful isn't it ! Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804628854392089943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-23294885746185507642014-03-07T12:07:42.342-06:002014-03-07T12:07:42.342-06:00I buy most of my wool that way - you can't bea...I buy most of my wool that way - you can't beat the price! And I save the buttons too :)Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-62999102477909316522014-03-07T12:03:42.902-06:002014-03-07T12:03:42.902-06:00I've not worked with wool. I DO love thrift s...I've not worked with wool. I DO love thrift stores! Maybe you can use a canning pot from the local farm supply store. I miss Texas in the spring. Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush spilling all over the rocks and between the cactus. Prettiest place on earth!Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-91273188055609021292014-03-07T11:54:45.961-06:002014-03-07T11:54:45.961-06:00I do the same thing to find my wool! I've fou...I do the same thing to find my wool! I've found some beautiful cashmere sweaters that make such a soft felt. LOVE the view from your balcony and those lovely blooming trees!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290293469826056373noreply@blogger.com