I love love LOVE wool applique. If I had to go live on a desert island and had to pick 3 things to take with me, one of those things would be my drawer(s)(dresser)(closet) full of wool applique projects. A drawer would count as one thing, right? Of course, on a desert island one wouldn’t have much use for wool quilts, but that is TOTALLY beside the point, is it not?
For my block in Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 5 I decided to make a wool appliqued bunny block. Perhaps he needs a name?
Some-Bunny by Paula Stoddard
My favorite way to do wool applique is using fusible web and appliqueing onto flannel. Many think that you have to applique wool on wool, but that’s not true. You can applique wool onto flannel and regular ol’ cotton fabric.
Have you tried it? Would you be interested in a blog post tutorial on wool applique?
My bunny block actually started out as a redwork embroidery block, which is another addiction of mine. (Perhaps the second thing I take to my island?)
Redwork Bunny
I’m designing a bunny quilt for the next Quilts From Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks issue, so if you like Some-Bunny, keep an eye out for it!
Giveaway: Leave a comment by 12 noon MST on Friday 5/4 telling me if you have ever tried wool applique for a chance to win a copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 5 and prizes from Troy and Northcott. Or if wool applique isn’t your thing, tell me what you’d take to YOUR desert island!
Congratulations Annie K! Your comment was randomly picked to win a copy of 100 Blocks Volume 5 and prizes from our sponsors Troy and Northcott. Thanks for all the comments!!
If you are collecting all of the Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks issues, but missed out on 100 Blocks, Volume 1, you’re in luck! We’re excited to offer all of the patterns from Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 1 through My EQ Boutique! You can read more about it here. P.S. Stay tuned for more info on Volume 2!
I hadn’t even heard of wool applique before this – now I am curious to try it out!
fingers crossed like mad- I’d love a copy!
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I adore this bunny block! I’ve never tried wool applique but may have to try it. I would have to take super bright prints with me to my desert island…I love them. I would also love to see a wool applique tutorial.
I love your bunny, but I have never tried wool applique before.
Yes, I have done some wool appliqué and I love it! I’ve mostly made some pin cushions. I think your block is adorable and love the redwork version too!
I’ve never tried wool applique but I’d love to make your rabbit block!
I’ve never tried wool applique. Could I take my sewing room to an island? That’s one thing too, right?
I’ve never tried it! I love the way it looks, though!
On to the desert island getaway….I would take ice, warehouses of fabric and sewing supplies!
I haven’t tried wool appliqué, yet, but I have a pattern and the wool hanging on my PIGS wall! Maybe I need to get that out……… I am sure it would transport to the island well.
I lovel wool applique. But till now, just did a few small projects. Mostly I do neddleturn applique and lots of stitcheries. Your bunny is really cute!
Love wool applique. I like to use it on a cotton quilt project for the difference in visual perspective that the wool provides
No, I’ve never tried wool applique but that bunny looks adorable.
I’ve never tried wool applique, but after seeing your cute bunny, I would like to! I hope you do make a tutorial! I want to learn how to do it:)
I have never tried wool applique. My island would include a huge fabric stash, lots of Quiltmaker magazines for inspiration, sewing tools and my sewing machine. Thanks.
Judy
I have never tried it but I’d like to.
I love doing wool applique. Enjoyed your cute bunny!
Cute bunny! I have not yet tried wool applique, but will soon, especially after seeing your bunny! Thanks for the chance to win!
nope, i’ve never tried wool applique! i’ll definitely have to look into it. your bunny is so cute!
I love red work, the bunnies would look perfect for a baby quilt I am planning.
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