“Fans of handmade crafts will find much to enjoy in this slim but lovely volume . . . Wool lovers won’t be able to pass this one up.” —Publishers Weekly Add warmth and texture to your home with wool appliqué. Sewing in the popular folk-art style, you’ll stitch fifteen projects, including thirteen heirloom-worthy table mats and two versions of an Advent calendar. Learn how reverse appliqué brings depth and color to your handwork without the bulk of additional layers. This guide offers advice on choosing and using wool (even scraps!), plus valuable techniques and tips for wool hand stitchers. Make heirlooms your family will treasure Be inspired by beautiful styled photos with seasonal themes Choose the best tools and get advice on stitches

Celebrate the seasons with this sweet collection of folk-inspired projects using wool appliqué and embroidery. Featuring Elizabeth’s signature sheep and floral motifs, these 11 small, charming projects made with easy fusible appliqué will appeal to quilters, needlework enthusiasts, craft sewists, and more! Relax as you hand stitch these folksy, portable pillows and table runners with needle and thread. The mix of wool and cotton is fun to stitch, display, and gift.

14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué. Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt—upcycling at its finest! Staying true to early decorative arts, the antique color palette and nature-inspired designs translate seamlessly to many modern living spaces. • 14 wool felt appliqué projects include bed covers, wall hangings, and table runners • A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters • Instructions on finding and repurposing wool Praise for Wool Appliqué Folk Art “I particularly liked the 14 updated traditional projects in Rebekah's book, which included bed covers, wall hangings and table runners. Her designs are very appealing. There is something in this book for everyone, from beginner to seasoned stitcher.” —The Canadian Quilter

“There's more to felted wool appliqué than folk art, as needle artist Tirico demonstrates in this collection of colorful projects.” —Library Journal Sewing with luxurious felted wool, discover the secrets to dimensional appliqué that will add depth and drama to your home decor. Take your embroidery skills to the next level with eight colorful projects including penny rugs, pincushions, and pillows. Easy-to-learn techniques such as thread-matching, needle-slanting, and fabric-layering will help you achieve clean and sharp lines every time! This clear, visual guide includes links to printable, full size patterns with placement and embroidery guides.

Wonderfully warm to the touch, exceptionally elegant to the eye-create a cozy look that lasts all winter long with wool felt. Gorgeous floral designs in rich winter shades are perfect for displaying throughout the chilly months. Projects are a snap to stitch using soft, easy-to-handle wool felt. Choose from lap and wall quilts, table toppers, pillows, and more-14 projects in all. Appliqu beautiful flowers, vines, leaves, and berries in classic winter colors. Start with a collection of festive holiday designs, including a tree skirt and Christmas banner.

Cozy up to wool appliqué with fifty colorful garden blocks to mix and match! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer shares seven easy wool appliqué projects to teach you embroidery basics or to bring your hand stitching to the next level. Layer luscious flowers, birds, and butterflies of wool on top of cotton fabric, then add the embroidered finishing touches to fusible appliqué wall quilts, table toppers, and pillows. It's the perfect primer for every skill level.

16 charming projects that combine wool appliqué with traditional handwork, from the bestselling author of Wool Appliqué Folk Art and her daughter. Elevate your wool appliqué! Learn from the authors and their fellow folk artist friends as they collaborate on creative handwork projects, from wall hangings and pillows to sewing room accessories. Get a taste of embroidery, rug hooking, punch needle, yarn sewing, quilting, cross stitch, and dimensional wool as you stitch sixteen projects in the American folk-art style. Each piece combines wool appliqué with a complementary handwork skill. Get tips for creative pairings for unique art! • New wool appliqué projects from best-selling author Rebekah L. Smith and her daughter Kelsey • Dabble in hand embroidery, rug hooking, punch needle, quilting, cross stitch, and more • Learn techniques from experts in each field, with a gorgeous gallery of fiber folk art