We’ve done a few wool tutorials here on the blog (dating back to 2016), but it’s time for a blog refresh!
To recap, you can find the original tutorials here:
Although this info is still very true for how I work with wool today, I will add one of the biggest updates here…
For years I have used this glue, but my customers have turned me completely to these fabulous lightweight fusible sheets and I love them so much! It is so much easier and more simple than glue!
Before you cut out your pieces, press a larger square or rectangle of the fusible to the “wrong” side of your wool [peel off the paper and you will basically have wool that is backed with this soft web product]. You will then be ready to cut out your pieces.
Continue with the rest of the applique as instructed in our wool tutorials (linked above).
A few of my favorite fusible products are:
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A few more general tips that may be included in the original wool tutorials, but totally worth repeating:
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We’ve also created a handy WOOL RESOURCE GUIDE…be sure to download that by clicking the link below!
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In addition to our wool tutorials, we also have (2) past tutorials showcasing SPRINGTIME WOOL GOODIES with my dear friend Susan Vaughan (@thefeltedpear).
Be sure to visit these blog posts for all the details:
*NOTE: Our SPRINGTIME WOOL GOODIES kits mentioned in the blog post are sold out, as that post is from 2021. Feel free to see what new WOOL GOODIES we have in the shop now to get started – CLICK HERE!
And a tip on applique shapes…you can draw your own, look for free shapes online, and/or use ours as inspiration! It can be made uniquely yours!
And here we are again – back at it! Aren’t these just the BEST?! Susan used inspiration from the BUNNY MAT tutorial mentioned above, as well as the MASON JARS flour sack towel pattern for inspiration on these (3) NEW sachets/pincushion/bowl fillers.
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If you are interested in trying out wool in a small, manageable project, we may just have the right kit(s) for you – now in the shop…WHILE SUPPLY LASTS! If you click the link and nothing shows up, that -unfortunately – means we have sold out.
SEWING GOODIES STARTER KIT
SEWING GOODIES – PATTERN ONLY (PAPER – or PDF)
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You know me and my love of the farm… so recently I just couldn’t help myself and made these fun Springtime baby farm animal towels. They were such a fun project to work in between quilt deadlines!
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Just a few large pieces to get you started on a wool project…
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I sure hope you decide to add some wool to your Spring and Summer projects this year… they are just such a great addition to our crafting lives! Happy Sewing!
-Joanna
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