Sewing Projects Using Wool

July 08, 2019
Felted wool is easy to handle, doesn't fray, and is quite forgiving. Browse our collection of free sewing patterns that use felted wool, then start stitching!
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In My Garden

Fast, fusible appliqué makes this folk art wall hanging a breeze to assemble.

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La Petite Fleur

Hand-stitch the first blooms of spring from easy-to-work-with wool.

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Autumn Bliss

Enjoy the wonders of autumn year-round-without any raking. Appliqué wool oak leaves and acorns, and hand-quilt to create a stunning wall hanging.

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Snow Days

When it's cold outside, stay inside and make this easy, folk art inspired, appliquéd wall hanging.

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Weather Vane Wall Quilt

Appliqué wool weather vane and rooster motifs on a charming wall quilt.

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I Heart Wool

Try your hand at appliqué with this easy-to-make wool table runner.

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Wool and Whimsy

Love to work with wool? Bring garden-fresh blooms to any sewing table with folk art wool pincushions that you can stitch in an afternoon.

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Picture It Lovely

Wool, cotton, and vintage buttons come together quickly as framed wall art with this basket of everlasting blooms.

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Poinsettia and Pine

The muted colors and soft felted wool make this folksy table runner a holiday favorite.

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Pennies and Stars

Combine stars, circles, and beads in a penny rug made of wool.

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Falling Leaves

Welcome the crisp breezes and changing landscape of autumn with a stunning wool wall hanging.

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Wool Flower Table Topper

A small table topper may be the perfect project for honing your wool appliqué skills.

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Pretty Pumpkin Pillow

Combine embroidery with silk and wool fabrics to create a cozy pumpkin pillow for your fall decorating.

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Wool Flower Pillow

A purple felted wool square makes a bold background for a funky flower appliqué. Combine cotton, ribbon, and wool for a pillow with a folk art look.

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Stuffed Mushroom

Tuck scissors, needles, and a spool of thread into this adorable mushroom-shape wool needle case.

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Life's a Circus Mobile

Decorate a nursery by dangling fun felt balls and elephants with polka dot ears beneath a big top.

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Warm Wishes

Whip up a cheery felted wool mitten to give away or hang on a Christmas tree.

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Heart Appliqué Wall Hanging

Warm your home with a one-block wall hanging made from felted wool and flannel.

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Folk Art Needle Case

Combine wool, cotton prints, and delicate beads to make a needle case that has vintage flair.

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Fresh Picked

Felted wool pincushions will be the hit of the party when given as take-home favors.

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Darned Cute

Hang up a stocking-with or without a mantel-this holiday season by making a fusible, framed treat.

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Cat Pencil Toppers

These felted pencil toppers make the perfect gift for young children and cat lovers.

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Sewing Caddy

Adorn a felted wool sewing caddy with a wool flower to create a small sewing holder for your needle, scissors, and thread.

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Spring Hats Pincushion

Wool pincushions posing as spring hats make perfect favors for a Mother's Day luncheon or a coveted option in a quilting guild pincushion exchange.

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Wristband Pincushions

Gather felted wool scraps to appliqué sunflower pincushions that fit your wrist. They make great gifts for fellow quilters and needlework artists.

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Wool Owl Pillow

Appliqué a houndstooth owl and a plaid branch atop a wool pillow embellished with zipper trim.

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Snowflakes & Hearts Wool Table Mat

Hand-stitch a wool table mat featuring snowflakes and heart appliqué shapes.

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Wool Heart Valentine

Embellish a wool heart with wool flowers, glass beads, and hand-embroidery.

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Fallen Leaves Needle Case

Put small wool pieces to work in a fall-theme needle case. Assemble them in multiples-they make great gifts for quilting retreats or other quilting gatherings.

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Tie-On Pincushions

Use small pieces of wool to create tiny pincushions. Tie the heart- and flower-shape pincushions onto a sewing basket.

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Sewing Roll

Keep your needles, scissors, and thread in an embroidered sewing roll that combines cotton prints and wool scraps.

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Designer Album Covers

Adorn a photo album cover with wool sheep and flower appliqué shapes.

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