Who can resist Wool Applique.
For years, it has been creeping in
to all the fiber venues and quilt shows across the states.
It has huge appeal and attracts the interest of many.
Everything from wool pennies to the intricate designs
of heirloom wall hangings.
There are a few ways to approach wool applique.
Everyone has their own likes or dislikes...
contrasting thread vs. matching thread,
layering of wool fabric vs. piecing,
bold bright colors vs. neutral subdued shades.
I like to do 'piecework' wool applique.
Instead of layering pieces on top of one another,
I piece the design together, lightly trimming as needed,
and Blanket Stitching in place.
As with this design, instead of cutting out the body
of the bird and then Blanket stitching the wing
on top of the body,
I will 'piece' the wing, into the body of the bird.
Once the Bird body is Blanket stitched in place,
I will then Blanket stitch the wing in place,
by starting first where the two wool pieces are
'side by side' (or where they touch),
for a cleaner looking finish.
'Piecework' Wool Applique allows the design to
lay smoother and more cleanly.
This technique works well with this design,
while other designs may look better
using the 'layering' technique.
This technique works well with this design,
while other designs may look better
using the 'layering' technique.
Folksy Bird and Bloom is a new
Wool Applique Kit.
I will be giving away one of these kits.
For a chance to win,
leave a comment on this post.
I will use random . org to pick a winner
on March 6. Winner will be announced
here on Blog.
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is also available in my Studio.
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This Giveaway is now closed.
The winner has been announced.
The winner has been announced.
We have March winds blowing here today.
Enjoy the day that is before you...
Rose
March winds are blowing here too! I very much like the look of your piecework applique and appreciate your little tutorial here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this giveaway chance.
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a chance to win :)
Hugs,
Lauren
I love wool appliqué! I layer overlapping pieces I like the volume. Thanks for the chance to win this looks like a fun project
ReplyDeleteThis was really interesting - I like you you pieced the pieces together! I've only ever layered pieces, so I look forward to trying this technique on my next project.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen piecework appliqué before. It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteWell I learned a lot today. Had no idea there are two methods!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique! Love your new pattern too! Spring always makes me think of birds and flowers!
ReplyDeleteLove all wool applique!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bird on such a delicate branch! Beautiful, Rose! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors that you chose! Such a nice spring pattern!
ReplyDeleteJoyce J
Beautiful piece. Thank you for the guiding along for us newbies to wool appliqué. I love it and sure would like this kit!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy all forms of wool appliqué. Love this new pattern
ReplyDeleteLyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com
Your design is lovely and your wool choices beautiful. Thank you for offering us this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLove this technique! I will give it a try. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. I love your folksy designs. Wool applique is so much fun and a great "to go" project
ReplyDeleteLove your work and Thanks for sharing the info on piecework.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures just make me want to stitch!!! Hope I Win!! Thank You!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I would like to try this technique! I have always layered my wool. Your pattern and wool choices look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and design!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design. I've not thought to try that technique, but I like the concept! Wendy at piecefulthoughts@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love your designs! So nice of you to share your ideas with us. Love the pieced applique.
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful. I absolutely love the pieced appliqué too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I have just started my journey into wool applique and I love it. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely kit to learn this special applique with wool. I also admire your clear precise photo's and tutorial's. Thank you. Your hand work is always so beautiful and I have worked a few of your punch needle patterns which are very easy and clear to follow. Your eye for color is exceptional ! Please keep stitching.
ReplyDeleteI like the new tip. I have not done my applique this way but makes sense. I love the new pattern. Please count me in. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThis has turned out beautiful, the teal color is yummy.
ReplyDeleteI must get better at this type of needle work.
I am a newbt ro wool. It is just as addictive as quilting.
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful. Wool applique is my favourite needlework. How lovely.
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn more about this. A kit is the answer!
ReplyDeleteSally
I would love to try my hand at this. Blessings,Dawn
ReplyDeleteSimply Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Rose, I simply love your patterns and designs. I have done a few over the years and adore every single one. Yes I would love to win this kit and try my hand at punch needle. I have already ordered my needles from you and I have been collecting Valdani thread. Hope March 6 is my lucky day. Have a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kit and I would love to try this pieced technique! Thank you so much for the chance o win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win this kit! Always enjoy your parting thoughts.
ReplyDeleteOh that is the loveliest bird kit--I would love to make this one...hugs, Julierose thanks for the chance...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Would love a chance to win. Thank you for doing this!
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing. I have a stash of wools that just sit because I just don't know where to start. Your kit looks like a great place to spark my imagination. Thank you for this opportunity. However it works out, I know the lucky recipient will be very grateful! Have a great weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteI love wool applique and can't wait to start working on my projects again. This is a lovely piece.
ReplyDeleteThat bird wool applique is just beautiful! I would love to win one of these kits. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteMy most favorite site to visit for wool applique. Your patterns are amazing. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the draw.
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern...hope March 6th is my lucky day.
ReplyDeleteOh man that is a beautiful design. Thank you for all your designs and amazing work. Love following you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info and chance to win this lovely kit. I am just dipping my toe into wool applique and really like the look of your "piecing." I am just south of the PA border, so we are definitely sharing your March winds.
ReplyDeleteLove all your work....such an inspiration. Hope I'm lucky enough to win this beautiful kit. Linda F from MD.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Work. I love all your pieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win this great design.
Beautiful colors....great opportunity...fingers crossed !!!
ReplyDeleteYou have great designs! Love them all.
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty design. I hope to win. thanks, Terry Sweet
ReplyDeleteYour idea is great--I would love to have the kit!
ReplyDeleteAmazing tips for improving my technique. Thank you. A kit would be amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely piece! Thank you for sharing your thought process as well as the chance to win.
ReplyDeletePiecework wool applique is a new technique for me....gonna have to give it a try! Thanks for the punch needle tip. The TwistEase tool looks like it will save some pain.
ReplyDeleteExpecting snow tonight, so I have appliqué project set for tomorrow, Also I'll need to order that twist ease!!
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteYour work is just beautiful and I love to applique, but learned something new today!! Thanks so much for sharing and also for the chance to win this lovely kit!! Birds are a favorite to stitch and this one is gorgeous!!
Enjoy your weekend!
Heart Hugs~
Julie
this is a piece that can be combined with jacobean crewel pieces.I really like it.
ReplyDeleteHi Rose, As usual you've come up with another lovely idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNew to wool applique and really appreciate your how to directions. Wonderful site, kits and supplies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Patterns. Wool applique is my newest craft. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love wool applique and look forward to doing more of it. Thanks for good instructions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on appliquing. Love to do it with wool.
ReplyDeleteI am ready to learn something new. I'd love to win and get started. The pattern is just lovely and the colors are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove your work! I enjoy wool applique with the blanket stitch.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty work ! I love birds and wool this would be a lovely thing to win ! Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeletethanks for all your tips on piecing. Tha pattern is beautiful..anyone will be pleased to receive it.
ReplyDeleteanother Rose
Inspiring! Thank you for sharing your tips and techniques and beautiful pieces with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous wool applique design. I would be so thrilled to win a kit! Just beautiful. I keep staring at the picture!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the 'mini' tutorial on how you applique wool. Great idea and will be trying this on my next project for sure. Hopefully, it'll be your giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBarbara in TN
What a beautiful appliqué! I would love to work on one of my own. Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThanks for opportunity to win this lovely pattern and kit. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteWould love a chance to win a wool applique project... I love your punchneedle patterns... oh for more hours in a day..
ReplyDeleteThank you for the awesome Folksy Bird and Bloom Wool Applique giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved the looks and detail of wool applique. I would love a chance to try with your great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLovely appliqué. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in this project. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried "piecework" wool applique. It sounds interesting. Thanks. bjchaplinquilts@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteUnique design-Love It!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of wool applique, and your bird design is beautiful! I would love to try it, and learn to do it well. Thank you for sharing your talents! Kelly k.paquet@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI've always layered pieces like Birds. Your technique looks interesting, I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I'm so new at wool I can learn this in no time! The Folksy Bird and Bloom is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful kit, love all the colors of wool and birds are my favorite. Would love to win this kit to try piecework method
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your technique--I'm going to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteNow that is interesting, I have never done the piecework method. I do think it finishes nicely but a bit beyond my skill level I think!
ReplyDeleteI love the Folksy Bird and Bloom project; it is absolutely gorgeous! I would love the chance to win this kit. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI never delete your post without looking at it. Your words and photos make me feel happy.
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to try wool applique for a while and would really enjoy doing this piece. Looks like fun....and so relaxing to hand-stitch something. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletesorry forgot to put my email in the above post....hrglover at hotmail dot com Thanks for the chance to win. Helen
DeleteLove all fiber and enjoy trying applique.
ReplyDeleteLove the bird appliqué. Looking for something new to do.
ReplyDeleteLove your new pattern . I am a huge fan of wool applique . Thank you for the chance to win your kit!! Very excited!! My email is sazarcf@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love working with wool and reading about your blogs. Would love to win this kit. So hooked! Enjoy spring when it gets here......
ReplyDeleteI love wool. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteRose! I have never thought about using my wool quite like this in applique. I do wool applique but not in piecing shapes and stitching like this per se, all snugged up, cutting to fit. I LOVE it. Even in quilting, applique has always been my favorite technique. But I'm crazy about wool and find myself always going back to it. Thanks so much for sharing your delightful process. It will be fun to sit and try some pieces once work projects are done. I'm itchin' to get stitchin'!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful art with us and inspiring us. You are a blessing!!
ReplyDeleteI Lov Lov Lov all your posts,,,thank you,,,peace to you and all,,,,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The piecework method is very neat (when you do it...lol)! I'd be afraid I would leave gaps between the pieces... of course, I always luvs the fraktur designs! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful - thank you for the opportunity to win the kit!
ReplyDeleteI love wool appliqué and your new pattern. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteTerry S. tes125@cox.net
Just lovely! As are all your designs. Thank you for the chance to win a kit. Best, Ann in NC
ReplyDeleteNo room for error fitting pieces together... BEAUTIFUL detail work.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed. 😀
This is beautiful! Thanks for the information. Did not know you could applique that way.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to learn about piecing wool like this! I am a newbie to wool work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip!
I love the teal colors on the bird. You've inspired me to begin working with wool...I'm going to start out with a penny rug.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the piece work method before. I always layer my applique. I'd love to try your pattern. barbara bemq9@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI picked up a couple wool projects in Paducah last year at the quilt show. I love this idea; it will eliminate so much bulk. Looking forward to trying it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome tutorial,, have done abit,,, yours is beautiful, ,,, love ur punches, too,,,, enjoy ur blogs,,,,
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all your projects. I'm just finishing an applique
ReplyDeletewall hanging. I'm in the mood for doing another one. Please enter me in your giveaway. Marilyn
lmshetler@embarqmail.com
Oh so very beautiful! You have so many talents!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful piece. Will have to try your way. Nancy Pleimann
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty, would love to win. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletecbquilts345@yahoo.com
Really like your designs and colors! Thanks for chance at giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLate to the party Please enter me in your giveaway Love this design
ReplyDeletelinda m
Thanks for the demo on your technique! I will definitely be giving that a try. I appreciate the photos so we can really see what you are doing!
ReplyDeleteWow what a ton of comments!!! I love that bird. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am glad the kit is in your store. I will enter your giveaway.
So at least I know where to get it when I don't win. ;)
Thanks for showing the tutorial on piecework applique, I'll have to give that a try..
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