## 1.1 Antique CeilingHave you ever owned an antique ceiling? Antique quilts, like houses, quilts, and furniture, are built to last. Quality and fiber are usually the best. People don't buy much, they have something and buy or make the best thing they can afford. Most 18th and 19th century New England blankets were homemade and usually took two years to make. We have cotton, linen and wool or a combination of these fibers. All ancient textiles were made from natural fibers, not synthetic fibers. Early New England blankets were used to keep warm. These blankets have been organically cleaned by Betsey and are ready to use.See also:What Is A Fire Blanket and How Do You Use It?CONCH2 indigo summer/winter duvet with hand-stitched fringeAround the fourth quarter of the 19th century64x88 inchesNew YorksellThis mint indigo and beige blanket features a 2" hand-tape at the bottom. Can you imagine doing all this extra work? Another added feature is that this blanket is very soft and comfortable.Made on a 38" loom from two 96" panels stitched together. The fibers used for this creation are flax and wool. The 96" length only adds 2" of hand-knotted tassels at one end.Things you may interest:Super Soft Fluffy BlanketIndigo was and is the most popular color in our country. Although originally designed for a double bed, this duvet can also be used as a queen bed when placed on its side. A great way to stay warm any time of year, be it in bed or on the couch.Organic hand sanitizer, now ready to ship home for your approval. As always, free shipping.Things you may interest:#1 How to Build a Big Blanket FortCONCH1A Rose Pink Overshot DuvetAround the fourth quarter of the 19th century64x88 inchesNew York$1,100Not long ago, in Lowell, Massachusetts, there was a great textile museum that unfortunately closed due to lack of funds. In this museum I saw a loom big enough to make bedspreads that wide.This seamless quilt measures 64 inches wide. The rare pink/pink quilt that seems to be barely used is now hand washed by us and organically grown.See also: #1 How to Clean a Weighted BlanketMade entirely of wool, this blanket provides amazing warmth in winter or any other time of year. The pattern resembles an indigo and white comforter; however, I have never seen an antique duvet in this color. The border is absolutely brilliant and unlike anything I've ever seen.The family home is located in Manhattan (the name given to it at the time of sale), and as a wealthy 19th-century family, they likely shopped in the city's boutiques.We are happy to send you this duvet for free.B32 Summer/Winter Indigo and Beige Duvet Coveraround 185070x82 inchesVermont$1,400Woven from indigo wool and beige multi-strand cotton on a 36" loom. In the early to mid-19th century, many rural families kept their own sheep and combed and dyed the wool for use on the looms.This quilt is made from 2 strips on a 36" loom and sewn together to measure 82".This quilt feels so strong yet comfortable and comfortable in any season. Use the light side of the duvet in summer and the dark or indigo side in winter. Summer is the time to use this quilt alone, while in winter layer it over other quilts for warmth and visual appeal. In today's air-conditioned world, this duvet will add an artistic design element to your home.Bottom has original eyelet webbing and 2" stitched tear.Now organic hand sanitizer and ready to ship home for your approval.## 1.2 Are vintage rugs worth the money?Textiles tend to be cheap when you find them being used. When rugs are considered collectibles, they can command premium prices even at thrift stores. Hudson's Bay rugs have heavy, tumbled features and stripes and are often found on the higher end of the spectrum along with Pendleton rugs.## 1.3 What were 19th century blankets made of?Most 18th and 19th century New England blankets were homemade and usually took two years to make. We have cotton, linen and wool or a combination of these fibers. All ancient textiles were made from natural fibers, not synthetic fibers. Early New England blankets were used to keep warm. ## 1.4 Muslin SheetsVintage wool blankets: pros and cons compared to cottonWhile this blog is all about vintage bed sheets, I thought my readers might be interested in other natural fiber bed sheet topics. 'because I am.So today I thought of blankets. I have conflicting feelings for them. I'm allergic to wool, but sometimes I seem to be able to use it without my skin touching it and the fibers not being airborne. By the way, the word "wool" refers not only to wool, but also to wool. This includes alpaca, angora, and almost all animal hair fibers that make fabrics. I think most wool blankets are excellent value for money, but there are a few exceptions, which I'll detail below.I knit a garter knit blanket out of alpacaSee also: #1 Why is sleeping without sheets unhealthy?I live in the Pacific Northwest, and during the cool fall and winter months, cotton or cotton bedding, whether natural or synthetic, is an essential addition. This year I am determined to move my family away from polyester and towards wool.Advantages of wool over cotton as a blanket fabricWool isn't just a natural fiber; it's a miracle in my opinion. It has many advantages over acrylic, which was a popular blanket yarn in my grandmother's time. I don't quite understand why my blog is about their generation's obsession with traditional cotton sheets, but I think it has to do with how frugal they are and how this generation is generally prepared for the conveniences of the post-war modern age.Here's why wool is known for warm, safe bedding:It is insulating - very insulating, more insulating than other natural fibers such as cotton or linen. "Insulating" means that despite its small size and light mass, its physical properties prevent or inhibit heat transfer, keeping body heat in the bed and away from the cold of winter air. Getting the same level of insulation from cotton blankets requires heavier, thicker layers of blankets, which can be uncomfortable.Wool also cools. It reduces moisture due to its complex organic cellular structure that absorbs water vapor. So if you're too hot in bed and your body starts sweating to cool you down, moisture won't get trapped in the air around the sheets. Instead, it penetrates the ceiling fibers and evaporates into the air. Wool blankets cool your body naturally, unlike cotton, which absorbs moisture and evaporates slowly.Wool is fire resistant in a number of ways. According to the International Wool Textile Organization, its moisture and nitrogen content helps resist burns; when wool burns, it does not burn easily and requires fairly high temperatures to ignite. Once this is done, the flame smolders, but tends to go out naturally. Also, when it burns, it doesn't emit as much toxic fumes as man-made fibers. Cotton is highly flammable if left untreated.Wool fibers are extremely strong and elastic, making wool blankets durable. The holes in the ceiling are caused by moths, not pressure. Cotton, on the other hand, has very little elasticity and is easier to puncture than wool, although long-staple cotton is stronger and in my experience does not fade like wool.ceiling problemStill, wool blankets are not without their problems.Maybe you are too hot. This is especially true during the cooler months, as many people tend to overheat their homes. When the ambient temperature reaches a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the comfort of snuggling under a wool blanket is even more debatable. If you don't need serious warmth, a cotton blanket like this thermal blanket is usually better.Second, wool blankets are properly hand washed in the wool cycle or in the washing machine without agitation. This is to prevent matting. In Wonderland, such a protocol is always followed. Since in my real life every piece of wool goes into the washing machine accidentally or on purpose, I can assume wool blankets will get rough over time.If you want a thicker, warmer blanket, felt is fine, if your blanket loses so much length and width that it doesn't adequately cover people, it doesn't feel great. Washable rugs are possible, but they are novel and I have no experience with them, so try them at your own risk. After the quilt was put in for the first time, there was no such problem.In the end, and this is important, the quality of rugs varies widely. The quality of the fibers makes a big difference. Some wools are very rough and scratchy; some things are not rough. Washing machines have fluff; some not so much. Unfortunately, I've learned that while wool mills are a fairly safe option, the authenticity of fiber composition claims can be questioned for cheaper off-brands.One option is to buy used wool blankets at a thrift store. You can see if it has stood the test of time by touching it. However, if you suffer from dust mite allergy and/or asthma like us, this is not possible as used wool blankets can become contaminated with dust mites, cat dander and other allergens.I solve quality problems in two ways. I'm hoping to save enough money to buy this quality Hudson Bay wool blanket or the Pendleton wool and cotton blanket pictured to the right.Another cheaper solution? While I actually prefer professional felt blankets, I'm a knitter so I make my own wool blankets. I made two types of quilts: the cotton patchwork pictured below and the alpaca quilt at the top of this article. (Alpaca is said to be hypoallergenic, but I'm not sure how that works for me.)Here's a cotton patchwork quilt I'm making.Finally, now that we've talked a lot about natural fibers, I have to say where the credit comes from and say that polyester blankets are much better today than they were when I was a kid. They shed less, are light, soft, easy to care for and warm. I still don't like acrylic. But I would heat the polyester, no pun intended other than being toxic in the event of a fire.Are you the wool blanket type or is cotton or synthetic more suitable for you? I would like to hear your views.You’ve just read: #1 Vintage Blanket
