Sewing Projects Using Wool
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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Buzzworthy
The bees and blooms on these appliquéd and embroidered wool pincushions prove spring has sprung.
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Pennies and Stars
Combine stars, circles, and beads in a penny rug made of wool.
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Folk Art Quilts
Make one–-or all three–-of these felted wool-and-scrap fabric creations to decorate your home or to give as gifts.
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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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Needle Keepers
Keep a spool of thread, needles, and pins safe at hand in this embellished wool take-along.
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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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Falling Leaves
Welcome the crisp breezes and changing landscape of autumn with a stunning wool wall hanging.
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Posies Wool Table Mat
Felted wool, a smattering of buttons, and a touch of wool roving combine to make a tactile treasure.
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Bunny Hop
Jump right in and try your hand at wool appliqué.
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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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O Tannenbaum Pincushions
Felted wool cones embellished with hand embroidery and fringe double as Christmas tree pincushions and holiday decor.
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Dutch Blooms
For a project on the go, take along this folk art-inspired embroidered wool mat. It makes a perfect stitch sampler, too.
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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.