BAA, BAA, PLAID SHEEP

 After 8 years, I have finally finished this wool applique project.  There are too many reasons for the delay to explain, but I set one of this year's goals to complete it.

All of the wool in this project is reclaimed fabric.  Ten years ago is was easy to find wool garments from Pendleton, Ralph Lauren, etc. at thrift stores for very little money ($3-$5 a garment).  I bought many during those years; and would then deconstruct the garments, felt the fabric by washing and drying in hot temperatures to keep it from fraying, fading, or shrinking resulting in 2-4 yards each of usable fabric.  I have used the wool for projects over the years, but still have a nice supply of this fabric. 

 "Baa, Baa, Plaid Sheep.  Have you any wool?  Yes sir, yes sir, at least three drawers full!"

The Stats: "Baa, Baa, Plaid Sheep", 2023, 30"x27", Hand Appliqued, Hand Embroidered, Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted.

Here are some of my wool projects from the past.  Some of these former projects also include purchased 100% wool felt.