I love wool applique. To me it's such a relaxing project. Just cut out the pieces and start tacking to the background. No turning anything under and you can take really big stitches and it's okay if your stitches show. 🙂 And if you're working with the good stuff (100% felted wool) it's like sewing through butter.
Amy McClellan, the owner of American Quilting (the store where I work), is an amazing designer. Her creativity is limitless, I think. She has been designing wool applique patterns for the past six years. She started with these stocking patterns. At first there were only four options but people kept telling her they had bigger families and needed more options so she expanded to eight. I think these patterns are the all-time best seller at AQ. Then a couple of years ago she came out with a coordinating tree skirt. Gorgeous, I tell you.
Some of the projects even come in kits! (They're not cheap because she only uses the really good, 100% wool, but they're worth it if you want the variety of colors, all ready to start cutting.)
Also for you locals:
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Also, I'm taking my girls to the Beehive Bazaar tonight. I love that thing. Not your typical craft fair - lots of funky, inspiring stuff!
paulette
Your wall hanging is absolutely gorgeous! Well done! I must check out this warehouse sale. Thanks for the info...got to go...sale happening!<br />Paulette
amylouwho
So cute! My mom has been doing these with her quilt group up in Draper. I think they did the 4 seasons last year and her Christmas one was adorable.<br /><br />I'm coming to visit her in January - I'll have to come to your shop while you are working so we can be real life friends too!
live a colorful life
These are great. I might just be talking to you tomorrow afternoon!
Kelli
So cute! I really love the nativity! I have only done one wool applique project and you are so right, quality materials make all the difference!
Katy
very cute!<br /><br />The beehive bazaar looks like great fun - I hope you take plenty of cash with you!!!
Terresa
Sewing through butter? Sounds almost as divine as sewing through chocolate.<br /><br />mmmmm.
Heckety
You work in a QUILT STORE? Is that heavenly or what?!<br />Or is it just tough on your salary????