Based on the mid-nineteenth century Penny Rug technique, wool applique is a satisfying and decorative addition to your needlework repertoire! Felted wool is wonderful to stitch – soft and buttery to needle and the bold folk-art style designs are relaxing, even for night-time sewing.
Diane will share her many years of experience and plenty of tips to help you create an heirloom worthy 15” x 20” wall quilt.
A wonderful feature of folk-art designs is their versatility. While the size may vary, the basic design may be used in many forms: wool applique, punchneedle, needle felting or even rug hooking.
Be sure to check out a tiny version of this design done in punchneedle: Pumpkin and Crow Punchneedle (3” X 4”) on Sunday 10/22/17, 10:00 – 12:00.
Level of experience: Beginner
Materials Provided by Instructor: Felted wool for center background and appliques plus coordinating thread for stitching, cotton fabric and interfacing for outer background, needles, threader, freezer paper, tulle and waxed paper, pattern and instructions.
Materials Provided by Student: Sharp fabric scissors to cut applique shapes, Sharpie fine point permanent pen (NOT Ultra Fine Point), acid free basting glue stick, Small ruler (like 1” X 12” Omnigrid) straight pins. Optional but helpful: thimble (I use a leather quilting thimble.) and/or battery operated task light.
Homework: None
Diane can be emailed with questions -
dianejohnson@optonline.net
