New to Felting? Daughter getting married and they want a King sized patriotic quilt. In stock on February 8, 2021. Polyester battings are often treated with heat bonding, for example. Wool, Sheep’s Wool is extremely soft, it is also the warmest batting option. Quilters Dream Wool Batting (61in x 60in) Throw, Each, White. Each type of wool felts differently, so you need to find what works for you. Best Wool for Wet FeltingCheck Current Price on Amazon. I don’t know which is the best wool batting to get. Only Dream Wool from the Dream Batting company. If you have never tried it, you really should to at least once! Check out our wool batting selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our craft supplies & tools shops. With this bonded batting type, you will find an adhesive on the sides that holds the fibers of the batting together. Created with Sketch. All our patchwork quilt waddings and batting packs in one place. Superwashed wool, for example, is pretreated not to shrink. 4.7 out of 5 stars 27. It is made of 100% wool batting. Polyester and cotton are the most common fibers. $49.99 $ 49. Hobbs Tuscany Cotton Wool Batting is a wonderful blend of 80% fine cotton and 20% superwashed wool. We truly hope you find value on our blog, and are here to help if you have any questions! I have used Hobbs cotton batting and liked it so I would bet their wool is fine too. Cotton waddings, polyester, wool, silk and blended waddings. The best wool for felting is roving, tops, or batts (before the fiber is spun into yarn) derived from 100% animal fiber, specifically sheep wool like Merino, Shetland, Corriedale, etc. 39. Thanks for any help or insight you can offer. The wool is left undyed to maintain its organic look and authentic colors mocha, sand, and cream(off-white). Sort By: Quick view Add ... CeCe's Wool CeCe's Wool Hamilton Square 2080 Western Ave. Suite 138 Guilderland, NY 12084. 49. It makes a perfect choice for both hand quilting and machine quilting. Dyes and bleaches may also negatively affect the ability of wool fiber scales to rise and lock into each other. I haven't seen any similar reports of problems with Hobbs wool, so that is the one I would choose. If you’re looking for a natural fiber that’s resistant to creases, look no further than wool batting. Some batts are bonded and some needle-punched so it comes in different lofts. Resin bonded and drapeable, this batting quilts up to 4 inches apart. Only 14 left in stock - order soon. Stephanie H from Hobbs Bonded Fibers tells us all about Wool batting. I have an old batting of Hobbs wool but never have used it because back in the OLDER day. Wool Batting. Go for wool with a good crimp; the more, the better. CDN$ 12.63 for shipping & import fees deposit. Log in. FREE Shipping. A bundle of the wool weighs 1 ounce and dyed with non-toxic Oeko-tex certified coloring. Also, it doesn’t lose shape and bounces back if crumpled. Quilt batting made from wool fibers. This feature helps to hold the fibers with each other. This information alone is not enough to send you shopping for felting wool. It is not common with cotton battings, more common with polyester battings. Created with Sketch. You will find them awesomely warm. It is sourced ethically from the best sheep farms in Australia and processed in the US under strict environmental-friendly standards. We are a group of creatives with a passion for sharing our knowledge. Harvesting it from sheep doesn’t harm them, and it grows back. First, wool is a renewable & sustainable natural fiber. Hobbs Batting Wool King Size Quilt Batting. There will be very little shifting or none at all with this particular type. 39. This premium batting helps your piecing and stitching shine and won't retain wrinkles, meaning your quilt looks its very best, always, even after being folded! 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