Monday, September 9, 2013

Flowers in Wool

This pattern is Flowers by Linda Brannock. I'm going to hand applique wool onto homespuns/brushed cotton. I've been prepping them for a road trip. I'm channeling Paulette, but doubt I'll get as much done as she does, but I'll be ready anyway.

I cannot get two of these photos the correct direction.....
I do not use glue and fusible web doesn't seem to work for me with wool, so I am using my stapler and a few pins to hold the pieces in place.

I plan on using cotton thread and a primitive whip stitch. Road trip to commence in 6 days!!
Have a fantastic day!!
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  1. KarenSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I hadn't thought about doing the flowers in wool for that pattern but I like the look and am going to consider that for when I work on mine.

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  2. Janet O.September 9, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I love these flowers--they look great in wool.
    Isn't it nice to be able to do some pleasant stitching while traveling and having something so pretty to show for it?

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  3. WoolenSailsSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Your blocks are beautiful and love using wool on homespuns.

    Debbie

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  4. MichelleSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Love it...looking forward to getting mine all prepped as well....well...maybe it will be one month at a time. LOL...I do have A - F traced and I think J as well. My back grounds will be more on the darker side so hope it looks ok.

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  5. MichelleSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Oh, and that green on Block A looks familiar. ;o)

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Prachtig!!! en warme kleuren.

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  7. GayleSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    YUM! I like to use a little dab of Elmer's glue stick to hold my wool pieces in place till I can stitch them down. Works pretty good!

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  8. Ann in PASeptember 9, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    The Homespun & brushed cotton backgrounds are wonderful with wool applique. Handwork is so relaxing.

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  9. Every StitchSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Lovely blocks - this is going to be cute!
    Hilda

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  10. audreySeptember 9, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Oh my. Those are just wonderful! Love the look of that wool and applique!

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  11. ChantalSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:02 PM

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  12. ChantalSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    A stapler! Well for crying out loud, I would have never thought of using a stapler! And why not! Whatever works! It probably works very well too. Have to try that next time. Thanks for the tip. Lovely blocks! Can't wait to see this one finished. Thanks for sharing Lori.

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  13. DianeSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Ooh, these blocks are going to be great! I love wool for applique, but I had never thought of using a stapler...how creative.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Very cute blocks and boy are you clever using a stapler! Great idea :o)

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  15. belarminaSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    menudos bloques!!! son realmente preciosos
    besinos

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  16. DawnSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Fun blocks. I like your wool colors on that background.
    Enjoy the road trip!

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  17. Barbara JSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Lovely blocks especially done in wool. Their gently whispering Autumn :)

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  18. quiltsbycheriSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    enjoy!

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  19. DonieneSeptember 9, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Cute, cute, cute blocks!!!! You always have such fun projects!!! Great inspiration!!

    Blessings

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  20. libbyquilterSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    ha~! i've not seen the staple basting method before but it looks like it works~!!
    :-D

    these are cute blocks (especially the pineapple) and it looks like you'll be keeping those fingers very busy.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  21. antique quilterSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    beautiful wools, wow. love the blocks, have fun on your road trip
    kathie

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  22. BarbSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    these blocks are so Lori - have a great trip.
    where are you off to?

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  23. CherylSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    I have heard of stapling wool! Must give it a try. Have a fun road trip!

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  24. Elizabeth AnnSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    This blog post was hiding from me, it just appeared. I love your flowers!! you can always just use thread to baste it with. Pulling staples out might make a person cranky.....

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  25. sandi sSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    I love your flower blocks. Have a fun trip!

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  26. PatSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Oh, yummy! I just love doing wool on cotton. Very nice! Keep up the great work.

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  27. cspoonquiltSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Hey Lori, Very cute project and perfect for a road trip!! Have a wunderbar time, drive safe and say hello to Old Faithful for me! cheers, CW

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  28. pandchintzSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Woo hoo - love the blocks. Staples are the way to go, (and to get them out just fold the staple in half and remove). Are you going to embellish the blocks too? Have fun!!

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  29. BethSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    I love wool on homespun. I just recently heard about staples to hold them in place. I thinkI will try that on my next project.
    You wool that is prepped looks pretty. Where are you off to?

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  30. Me and My StitchesSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    This is so cool - I love homespuns and wool, so in my world, you can't go wrong with that combination! Do you like the staple method?

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    woohoo i love wool applique, i'm sure you're gonna love doing it too!! Your blocks look fabulous!! btw i use a tiny bit of glue & staple the larger pieces down, i learnt that trick from the Quilted Crow girls :))) cheer...Marian

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