Wild Blooms & Colorful Creatures: 15 Appliqué Projects—Quilts, Bags, Pillows & More

“Williams gives her appliqué a fresh new look by mixing wool with linen and cotton . . . a folk art look with a bit of whimsy.” —The Applique Society Newsletter

Pick up your needle and create landscapes filled with fanciful flowers and creatures from field, forest, and ocean. Designer Wendy Williams shows you how to make 15 appliqué projects in a style that’s part folk, part contemporary, and entirely delightful. Easy freezer-paper techniques and wool felt make the stitching go quickly. Add to the fun by embellishing with hand embroidery and machine quilting.

· 15 projects for all skill levels: quilts, pillows, bags, sewing kit, needle case, and more

· New ways to mix wool, cotton, and linen give your appliqué a fresh look

· Includes instructions for 13 embroidery stitches

“Just gorgeous . . . Each of the 15 patterns has wonderfully bright colors that give a modern and whimsical feel to the designs.” —StitchDoodles

“Can you use wool, cotton, and linen in the same quilt? Absolutely! Wendy Williams proves it with this collection of quilts, bags, pillows, and small gifts. Stitchers of all skill levels will enjoy the projects in this book.” —Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting

“Colorful and whimsical designs.” —Quilter’s Companion Magazine

“This book is all about combining our traditional cotton prints with wool and linen, to add a new dimension . . . There are wall quilts, runners, pillows, bags, and sewing notions galore.”—All About Applique

© 2014 C&T Publishing (Ebook): 9781607058731

Release date

Ebook: 1 February 2014