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Posted on: 11/11/06 9:56 AM ET
I'm looking at Manhattan Fabrics and they have fully sponged and double sponged wool. Does anyone know what that means?
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Marilyn

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Posted on: 11/11/06 10:55 AM ET
In reply to mastdenman
Paraphrasing my copy of "All About Wool" . . .

Sponging is a process of forcing steam thru the woolen or worsted fabric to remove any residual shrinkage caused by the tension applied to the fabric during the weaving process. So it's preshrunk. This is not the same as shrink proof - - for example you can still felt the fabric in the dryer.
  
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Posted on: 11/11/06 11:20 AM ET
Thanks. So, if I'm going to make a hand washable garment out of it, I should probably still hand wash it first.

I'll have to see if I can find a copy of all about wool.
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Marilyn

January 2009 to January 2010 81 yards out and 71yards in January 2010 to the present 106.7 yards out and 146.5 yards in. January 2011 to the present: 47 yards out and 69 yards in.
  
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Posted on: 11/12/06 12:28 PM ET
All About Wool

I recommend buying this book new from the publisher. That way, you can be assured that you will get the swatches.

I have All About Silk and All About Cotton. I'm allergic to wool, so I don't use it much. They are excellent books.
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Posted on: 11/12/06 12:44 PM ET
In reply to Neefer
Oh...Neefer...

I REALLY didn't need to know about those books.

(sigh.)
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Posted on: 11/12/06 4:47 PM ET
In reply to tlmck3
Oh, yes, you did. They are awesome books.
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Neefer aka AgitProp and Village Churl Sewing Blog: http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/

Bonny lass, bonny lass, will you be mine?
You shall neither wash dishes nor serve the wine;
But sit on a cushion and sew a fine seam,
And feast upon strawberries, sugar, and cream.
  
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Posted on: 11/12/06 9:31 PM ET
Thanks. I see that I need more books. And the wool book's website has a lovely list of fabric stores. Clears throat.
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Marilyn

January 2009 to January 2010 81 yards out and 71yards in January 2010 to the present 106.7 yards out and 146.5 yards in. January 2011 to the present: 47 yards out and 69 yards in.
  
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