A New Dimension in Wool Appliqué

Using classic Baltimore Album motifs, Deborah has created dimensional wool applique projects. 9 small applique and embroidery projects using beading, trapunto, layering and needle slanting are found in this colourful book. Projects include table rugs, cushions, delightful pincushions and a sewing kit. I imagine the table rugs could also be used as wall hangings. All the templates are given and you could use any individual template or a number of them to create new projects. For example, two of the projects use birds and there are a number of flowers too. These could easily be used or adapted in different ways on wall hangings. Full instructions are given for every project with excellent photographs. Easy to work with felted wool is used throughout. yarnsandfabrics.co.uk, 12/28/2016 Tirico (Gorgeous Wool Applique) combines wool applique with Baltimore Album motifs in this collection of small projects, which include pillows, rugs, and sewing accessories. The thickness of the felted wool, combined with clever layering, adds dimension to the pieces, and the finished applique is embellished with a variety of embroidery stitches. Though Tirico provides ample instruction via a chapter on techniques and a few of the projects are beginner-friendly, most require confidence in both applique and embroidery. A pull-out sheet featuring full-size patterns for use as placement guides is included, as are traceable templates for the pattern pieces with each project. VERDICT Baltimore Album designs are iconic in the quilting world, and Tirico’s interpretation of these classic arrangements will wow -applique fans. Library Journal, 3/1/2017 The designs in this book are simply beautiful. By layering shades of wool and embellishing with embroidery stitches, Deborah has created works of art. She shares her dimensional wool applique with techniques such as beading, trapunto, layering and needle slanting with complete step-by-step instructions. Included are a number of smaller projects to get you started, such as cushions and table rugs. Quilter’s Companion, Vol 16 No 1

Deborah Gale Tirico is an avid needle artist and graphic designer. An active member of The Embroiderer’s Guild of America, she regularly teaches felt wool applique at guilds, events, and festivals across the United States. Deborah lives in Pennsylvania.