Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Traditional Projects Inspired by 19th-Century American Life
14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué.

Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—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. Appliqué 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 appliqué projects include bed covers, wall hangings, and table runners

• A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters

• Instructions on finding and repurposing wool

Praise for Wool Appliqué Folk Art

“I particularly liked the 14 updated traditional projects in Rebekah's book, which included bed covers, wall hangings and table runners. Her designs are very appealing. There is something in this book for everyone, from beginner to seasoned stitcher.” —The Canadian Quilter
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Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Traditional Projects Inspired by 19th-Century American Life
14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué.

Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—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. Appliqué 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 appliqué projects include bed covers, wall hangings, and table runners

• A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters

• Instructions on finding and repurposing wool

Praise for Wool Appliqué Folk Art

“I particularly liked the 14 updated traditional projects in Rebekah's book, which included bed covers, wall hangings and table runners. Her designs are very appealing. There is something in this book for everyone, from beginner to seasoned stitcher.” —The Canadian Quilter
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Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Traditional Projects Inspired by 19th-Century American Life

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

by Rebekah L. Smith
Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Traditional Projects Inspired by 19th-Century American Life

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

by Rebekah L. Smith

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14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué.

Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—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. Appliqué 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 appliqué projects include bed covers, wall hangings, and table runners

• A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters

• Instructions on finding and repurposing wool

Praise for Wool Appliqué Folk Art

“I particularly liked the 14 updated traditional projects in Rebekah's book, which included bed covers, wall hangings and table runners. Her designs are very appealing. There is something in this book for everyone, from beginner to seasoned stitcher.” —The Canadian Quilter

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781607059707
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Publication date: 07/30/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 934,934
File size: 30 MB
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About the Author

Rebekah L Smith Bio: Rebekah L. Smith studied graphic design at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and specializes in wool work, murals, and American folk art. Rebekah and her husband, along with their three daughters, continually work to restore an 1838 house in Ohio. rebekahlsmith.com

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Welcome to Wool
Find, Felt, Dye
2. Snipping and Stitching
3. Rug: Shades of Earth
4. Purse: Her Lady's Pocket
5. Pillows: Creatures of Habit
Cat
Rabbit
Blackbird
6. Bag: Birds Out of the Bag
7. Table topper: Where the Heart Is
8. Sewing caddy: For Needles and Thread
9. Quilt: Wooly Window
10. Sewing Caddy Book: Wooly Bindings
11. Table Rug: Flowers at the Table
12. Chair bag: Housing for Papers
13. Table Rug: Tulip Harmony
14. Wallhanging: A Patriot's Rug
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