Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Traditional Projects Inspired by 19th-Century American Life

By Rebekah L. Smith

Book Overview

Celebrate American heritage with wool appliqu

Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqu --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. Appliqu 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 appliqu projects include bed covers, wallhangings, and table runners
- A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters
- Instructions on finding and repurposing wool

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160705969X
• ISBN13: 9781607059691
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: C&T Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 11.0"