Introduction

Linda started appliquéing with felted wool a few years ago, and this book was her idea. It makes perfect sense that she should be the one to introduce you to what you’ll find as you turn the pages. …

I began to purchase small pieces of felted wool some time ago. At the time I wasn’t sure how I was going to use it, but the texture and colors in the cloth drew me in.

Not having any idea what I would do with my wool was actually a good thing. It allowed me to think about how to use wool in a new way. I began to explore combining felted wool with other fabrics. The results were amazing.

My first project was a quilt made from our Simply Delicious ePattern. I sewed felted wool appliqué to batik backgrounds. Wow. I loved it.

As I stitched, I realized that appliquéing felted wool is different from appliquéing cotton, and that is why I wanted to write this book. In it, you will find tips and techniques that make appliquéing felted wool a breeze.

I hope you have as much fun as I do as you stitch with felted wool.

Happy stitching,

Linda

Linda’s batik and felted wool Simply Delicious quilt