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    Default Wool blanket

    Following the Lowe heads up at Endicotts, I've spotted they have the Dutch wool blankets. I can reccomend these for serious use and amongst the things I have done with these blankets is the fabrication of a bush shirt including hood. The interesting thing about these blankets is that they seem completely immune for shrinking and 'felting' (if that's the correct expression?).

    http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_i...oducts_id=1872

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    This is the blanket featured in my avatar - as a hoodie and bunnet!
    Great blankets!
    Love makes the World go round......Lust makes it all go pear-shaped...

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    Dear John, indeed it was your Avatar that inspired me. Happy to know that I'm not the only one with these hobbies... There is a nice thread on the clothing & footwear section, also do-able with this blanket (and no bundeseigentum logo).

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    Do you have a picture of your bush shirt Mastino? I'd love to see it.

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    Quite agree on the quality of these blankets, Iv'e got one and my only regret is I did'nt buy two.

    Glen

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    Quote Originally Posted by gunnix View Post
    Do you have a picture of your bush shirt Mastino? I'd love to see it.
    On it's way through the mail. Still too lazy to figure out how to post the piccies over here

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    The pictures sent to me show Mastino's bush shirt, looks great and made without a pattern! Hats off:




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    That is a superb garment. I tell you mate you could sell those.

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    Too much honour... Did you see the competition in the clothing & footwear section?

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    you did a great job ! try to make some underwear too...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marsdijk View Post
    you did a great job ! try to make some underwear too...
    If you scratch my back side I will

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    I have bought six of these blankets from Endicott's to 'floor' my tipi. They are fantastic quality, thick and durable. Great value for what they are too.

    http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_i...oducts_id=1871

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    Last edited by littlebiglane; 11-12-2009 at 19:13.
    Its time to go when its colder inside than out

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    Mastino,

    cool looking garment!

    I like how you made the back longer to give more coverage. Nice design.

    Q on the Dutch blankets, do the Dutch still issue these or are these type of blankets no longer made?

    I find good wool is harder to find these days. And yes, you should consider selling this design!

    Cheers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monk View Post
    Mastino,

    cool looking garment!

    I like how you made the back longer to give more coverage. Nice design.

    Q on the Dutch blankets, do the Dutch still issue these or are these type of blankets no longer made?

    I find good wool is harder to find these days. And yes, you should consider selling this design!

    Cheers.
    See link: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50491 There's some action going on, and obviously endorsed by me

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    went to the local army surplus today and bought one of these for £12 - not a bad price i thought.

    cant believe how thick and heavy it is - and its not even that itchy!!

    cant be bad!

    andy

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