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Wool Quilts - print on demand

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If you love the folk art trend don't miss this stunning collection of folk art inspired wool appliqué quilt patterns for quilters of all abilities. The five designs are made using tweed, a woven wool fabric, and feature wool appliqué and embroidery to create beautiful quilts.

Wool appliqué is a major trend right now amongst sewers and quilters and this book includes easy to follow, step by step instructions to create gorgeous wool quilts. Choose from five different designs ranging from the very simply constructed Grandad's Coat right through to the more complex Floral Vase. Learn how to combine wool and tweed with other fabrics such as quilt weight cotton and linen to create unique results.

These stunning quilts have a 'blankety' feel - perfect for curling up under during the long winter nights. The instructions also include techniques specifically for working with wool, including wool appliqué, the embroidery stitches needed to create the designs and techniques on how to combine wool with other fabrics.

Learn how to make gorgeous wool quilts to adorn your home this winter.

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Introduction

Quilt Projects

Hearts and Flowers

A beautifully bright quilt where wool tweed is mixed with cotton to create a stunning effect. It also includes cotton applique to create a simple folk art inspired feature around the quilt border.

Grandad's Coat

This simple, one-block quilt uses heavyweight wool tweeds to create a really cosy quilt - perfect for snuggling up in during the cold, winter nights.

Seeing Red

This a vibrant quilt made from a mixture of bright red, orange, pink and purple tweeds. There are appliqué hearts and flowers for extra detail.

Warm Heritage

This quilt was inspired by utility quilts and, therefore, uses different thicknesses and weights of woollen fabric. To finish off this unique quilt Margaret added some antique buttons and tie quilted it with yarn.

Floral Vase

This beautiful medallion quilt combines tweed and cotton to create the appliqué designs.


About the author










Author, Margaret Lee, is on a mission to spread the word about tweed and wool amongst quilters and sewers everywhere. Margaret is the owner of Fabric Affair, a company which specializes in selling pre cut bundles of woollen fabric and tweed to quilters. Her quilt patterns are regularly featured in patchwork and quilting magazines and she teaches workshops on how to work with wool.

Summary

Wool and tweed is a hot trend for interiors and quilters will love this stunning collection of five folk art inspired wool appliqué quilt patterns for quilters of all abilities.

Product details

Authors Margaret Lee, Margaret (Author) Lee, Lee Margaret
Publisher David and Charles Plc
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 30.10.2015
 
EAN 9781446306277
ISBN 978-1-4463-0627-7
Subjects Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design
Humanities, art, music > Art

CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Quilts & Quilting, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Patchwork, Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué, Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique

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