Seasons of Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Celebrate Americana with 12 Projects to Stitch

I really like both the designs and the embroidery included in this book. However, I don't care for many of the projects because they are not useful for me. For example, a seed pocket wallhanging (to store your seed packets, of course), a clothes pin pouch to hang from your clothes line (dah), or a blanket carrier for picnics. Yes, I know, the designs themselves can be repurposed for something else, but get real, are these project REALLY useful? With my statement about the projects said and out of the way, I have to confess that I really do like some of the projects. One that I found intriguing was a trio of boxes. The actual boxes are those paper-mache boxes you can get in different craft stores. Rebekah has the whole project detailed out from adhering cotton fabric to the outsides and lid bands with contact cement and then creating the wool applique, stuffing them slightly and adding them to the tops. These boxes actually look amazing and are pretty large so there aren't any fiddly-bits to deal with. The sizes include a round 10" diameter box, an oval 8 3/4" wide x 6 3/4" long box, and an oval 10 1/2" wide x 8" long box. (If your box is a different size, then you just adjust your materials and applique accordingly.) These would make fantastic gifts. In the Fall section of the book, there are a couple very cute pumpkin pillows ... not your basic-type of pillows. One (11" x 11") is done up as a green pumpkin with a squirrel holding and acorn while the other pillow (15" x 9 1/2") is a wonky-shaped orange pumpkin with wool pennies and a bird. For tea drinkers, there is a tea cozy house (10" x 12") that includes Insul-Fleece interfacing inside to keep your tea pot warm. I'm not a tea drinker (don't even own a tea pot) but the house design is cute and is different on each side (one with snow and an evergreen tree, the other without snow or the tree but has a vine growing up on the house). There are a couple of table runners (one with hearts and one with an evergreen tree and leaping deer), a wallhanging (17 1/2" x 21"), and several other projects (12 in total). Rebekah uses freezer paper to transfer the designs to the wool which means that the provided patterns are NOT REVERSED for any of us who prefer to use fusible web with their wool projects. (Using fusible web, my preference is Soft Fuse, creates a bit flatter/controlled wool shape whereas the freezer paper method gives more loft to the wool shapes.) Unfortunately, the two tear-out pattern sheets at the back of the book are printed on both sides which makes transferring the patterns and embroidery elements a bit more challenging. Also, the patterns are of the completed projects, not each element separated so you will need to adjust your tracings to include extra wool for pieces that lay under other elements. All of the wool designs a really nice folk art designs. The embroidery used enhances the wool motifs nicely without taking center stage. Stitchers of all skill levels will enjoy this book. Wool design elements are all pretty large so there aren't very many little pieces (to remind you that on some days you feel like you are all thumbs!) Overall, would I have purchased this book if I had the opportunity to view it ahead of time? Most definitely!

Love this book! So many beautiful things to create. The colors used on the projects in the photos are deep, rich and so vibrant. Composition and execution of the projects are easily attainable, as the directions and accompanied diagrams are very detailed and helpful. Have already made at least two of the projects, and I am a novice at wool applique. Both items turned out fantastic.

The instructions are very clear and Rebekah wrote such loving descriptions and notes to explain why she designed as she did or who the item was for. It makes the book feel like she is sitting with you and explaining the idea and method.

Quick service and was exactly as described.

This book is as good as her first one - they are both must-haves for anyone interested in wool applique!

Book was in excellent condition! Great price & prompt delivery! Thank you!!

I love this book so much. It has great photos, instructions and patterns. I have used it many times and it's a keeper!

Another great book with lots of projects. The only reason I knocked off a star is my copy’s front cover arrived with a huge fold in it.

Great book!. Many different wool crafts to make for all seasons. I have her other book as well, highly recommend both.

this is a beautiful book with good instructions , making patterns easier, even for me as a beginner at this type of work.

Bought for a friend who loves arts and crafts - She approves highly

Great book of primitive applique designs. Arrived very quickly

beautiful book...all I need is more time.