Even beginners can get delightful results with wool and wool felt appliqué!
The texture and color saturation of 100% wool fabric add warmth and glow to any project. This friendly book reveals everything you need to know to begin a memorable quilting adventure with small, simple-to-sew projects that come together quickly.
Ideal for beginners, it teaches all the basics of appliqué and quilt, including tools, materials, and stitching, plus how cut, fold, and sew binding to finish edges. Four simple and adorable projects are provided for making chicken hot pads, an owl pillow pair, a meadow wall quilt, and a nature wall quilt. Each easy-to-sew project is small and comes together quickly.
Supporting layout diagrams and cutting templates are provided at actual size and can be used directly from the book with no photocopying or resizing necessary! Cutting templates are printed on one side of the page only, so you can snip them out with no worries about ruining the other side. Step-by-step instructions are provided for each project, along with a matching layout diagram for assembling your cut appliqué pieces.
Even if you've never quilted before, you'll get delightful results with wool and wool felt appliqué. This friendly book will teach you everything you need to know to start on a memorable quilting adventure! These adorable, simple-to-sew projects are small and come together quickly. Supporting layout diagrams and templates are provided at actual size, and can be used directly from the book. No photocopying or resizing necessary! Step-by-step instructions for each project direct you to a matching layout diagram. Use this diagram for reference, or assemble your cut appliqué pieces right on the page. Templates are printed on one side of the page only, so you can snip them out with no worries about ruining the other side. What you'll learn inside: - Tools needed to applique and quilt - Hints for choosing successful color combinations - Fabrics appropriate for backgrounds and appliques - Piecing and pressing tips for precisely matched seams - Techniques for the basic applique stitch and blanket stitch - How to do beautiful quilting stitches - How to cut, fold, and sew binding to finish the edges of your project