Indulge Your Senses with Modern Wool
Posted by Kathryn Patterson on Jul 26th 2021
Tonya Alexander’s new book, Modern Wool, totally reinvents the time-honored craft of wool appliqué. With bright, bold color, contemporary shapes, and fresh designs Tonya’s beautiful projects are sure to tempt any modern textile lover.
Wool appliqué has earned a lot of love over the decades thanks to its portability, yummy texture, forgiving nature of the stitching, and unique beauty. But projects of the past have often featured country colors and primitive shapes, lending an early American aesthetic to the craft. Enter Tonya Alexander and her fresh take on this beloved art form.
The 12 featured projects are made with beginners in mind and include complete instructions and pro tips. Each project is also shown in 2 colorways, with dark vs. light backgrounds, to really jump start your own creativity. There’s great variety too, from pincushions to wall hangings, pillows to table runners.
If you’ve ever found yourself drooling just a bit over a beautiful piece of hand dyed wool, don’t deny yourself any longer. Pick up Tonya’s book and start planning your first, or next, modern wool appliqué project today!
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