Washing wool

[tinkerbell23]

I have a vintage crochet blanket...

How do i wash and dry it please x

[yinyang]

Wait for a dry breezy day ( think you're in the west of Scotland like me so you might have to wait a while for a dry day ). Wash the blanket in cool water with a little mild detergent in the bath, handling it gently. Rinse out well, squeeze out as much water as you can without being too rough then hang it out on the line to dry.

The last part will be the tricky bit as it will be very heavy and drippy. I usually just bundle it up and run as fast as I can for the door - it's not very effective but it amuses the cats. Then I put on dry clothes and wipe up the puddles.

[tinkerbell23]

Aww thanks yingyang ;0>

aye! No friggn dry days here ever lol....failing that ill bung it on the clotheshorse xxxxx

[Psybbo]

Hi tinks, what happened about the curtains and wooden floor, and did you get an emergency payment?

[yinyang]

Think you're out of luck for sunshine this week anyway, tinks. If you do try and dry the blanket indoors put loads of towels under it to catch the drips, it's unbelievable how much water they can hold.

[tinkerbell23]

Hi sibton!

They offered me a small amount, by the time i got there and back it wasnt worthwhile so i called & declined and had to get the begging bowl out :(

Parents will be back tomorrow. Had a nice weekend nonetheless though! Had a drink at home, but im soo tired i fell asleep when everyone was still having a drink! Doh....the curtains are ok i scrubbed them with detergent a few times and the floor has been mobbed numerous times so alls well! Thanks for asking!!

Friend popped in there and brought pizza and wedges and juice. Bless em. Ill have to take everyone on a night out when im paid xxxxx

[Psybbo]

Glad all is ok. We were sitting in the hotel bar on Saturday night in Ayr when this absolutely gorgeous blonde came in with a bloke. I really had to stop myself asking her are you Tinkerbell

[tinkerbell23]

Awww haha sib...thats so nice of you to say haha!!

Well...i did manage to meet the new man for an hour on sat just to say hi! He was having a few drinks at a house nearby!....

So far so good...reallllllllly attentive...flattery gets you everywhere ;0> xx