Stuffing

[desiree106]

2 Quick questions for anyone:

1. I am making a big naptime mat for my dd for her bday. I was going to stuff it and totally forgot to order my stuffing. At walmart (literally my only choice in this area) my choices are polyester stuffing or cotton. I would prefer the cotton, but I'm against all those pesticides. But I really hate polyester. Can anyone recommend either of those two for me?

2. Does anyone know of any good sources for wool stuffing in the future?

[amey]

YOu can get wool batting from the West Earl Woolen Mill: 110 Cocalico Creek Rd Ephrata, PA 17522 717-859-2241

YOu have to call to order, but the last time I knew it was around $5 and change plus actual shipping. They're very friendly on the phone. They seem to be the cheapest place going.

Is there a way you could recycle something to use as the stuffing?

I have some of this: http://www.warmcompany.com/wnpage.html to eventually make into a quilt but it's fallen far down on my list because I need to handwashed once first (there's some shrinkage), and the quilt is at least full size, so the prospect of washing it is just beyond me right now.

~amey

[stellaria]

Can you find an old wool blanket? I'd try that. Felt it real good by washing it on hot for a few cycles and dry it on high, and it should be perfect for filling a quilt or floor mat.

[radish]

I use the woman in PA - sper cheap, smal farm wool - YUMMY!!!

An old wool blanket would be great too - Ill keep on the lookout for one.