[Ansteorra-textiles] gift bags

[Morgan Cain (Ansteorra)]

> Traditionally the inside fabric was wool, so the lanolin could help
> keep the needles from rusting.

Interesting!  I assume this was fleece or carded, unwashed roving?  Was
there a layer of fabric over it to keep the fluff from floating away, or was
the grease enough?

                                    ---= Morgan, who has greasy fleeces


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