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Annetta Schroeder, nee Zadow March 27, 2003In the 1950’s, my husband Rudolph
Schroeder and I lived on a farm on RR 4, Killaloe. Since we raised sheep, I
made use of the wool to make needed bed comforters.
After carding, the wool was spread to about a three-inch thickness and laid out the size of a comforter. Neighbours and relatives helped with the next steps of putting the wool in a removable cover and tying. Tying meant placing a wool strand through the cover about every five inches to hold the wool in place. Adding an attractive print cotton exterior gave the comforter a finished look. ‘It took us about a day to finish each comforter.’ said Annetta. It was satisfying work, for you could see your progress; and several people working together made it fun too. The comforters were cozy and made nice family gifts too. |
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After
the spring shearing, I selected some wool, washed it, spread it on the grass to
dry, then used the drum carder to clean it. That was faster and easier than
using carding paddles. It was practical to card enough wool to make one or two
comforters each year. We sold the rest of the wool.