Have you any wool?

What would we do without wool?  Hopefully, this post will answer alot of your questions about wool.  What is felted wool? Felted wool is wool that has been washed and dried.  You can take wool, whether it is off the bolt or a garment that you may purchase, and wash it in your washer with warm/hot water and a little detergent.  From there dry it in the dryer, and then your wool is ready to use. 
  What's the difference between 'felted wool' and 'wool felt'?  The felt that we sell at the store is felt that is made from wool, so because it is an animal fiber, it can be dyed different colors, than felt that is made from a cotton (plant fiber)  And felted wool, is wool that has been washed and dried.
  How do I know if wool has been 'felted' before I begin to use it?  All of the hand-dyed wool from the store has been felted, fat quarters have not been.  However, when in doubt, wash it.  Better to have washed it twice then have it shrink on a finished project.  When wool has been felted it has a fuller feel to it.
  Can you use wool and felt on the same project?   Yes, you can use both and even cotton in you like.  Many times we will use a nice cotton flannel.  Moda has a whole line of fabric called Woolsie, that has wonderful colors and it looks beautiful.  Sometimes, this can keep the price of your finished piece down. You can always use cotton for the backing of your pieces as well.  Wool felt doesn't wash as nicely as wool that has been felted, so I would keep this in mind if my piece was going to be washed repeatedly. 
  Should you have any other questions, please feel free to leave a post, and we will be happy to answer your questions.