Are you having fun with Autumn Jubilee? (#AutumnJubilee2020) Today we continue with a new wool stitchery project. I hope you like this new design! This year we will make a wool pillow for a lovely Autumn accent. You can also finish this into a wall hanging if you choose not to do a pillow. Begin with selecting some beautiful wool felts or wool fabrics for your project. I ordered my wool felt for this project pictured below from One of the Flock, today’s giveaway sponsor. The felts are lovely soft, and the colors are stunning for fall projects. Choose a base color, and cut a 12 x 12-inch piece.
Cut one of each leaf given in the pattern from three different colors.
I’m using Aurifil Wool Threads for my project. If you don’t have these, you can also use two strands of matching DMC threads, or perle cotton.
Gather some embellishing buttons and beads in complementary colors for later.
Pin your leaves to your base as shown, or in a pleasing way to you, slightly overlapping the leaves.
Stitch the leaves to the base using the stitch you prefer. I use a whip stitch with a single wool thread. You can use more threads, different threads, a blanket stitch, whatever pleases you. For a country look, use black threads and a blanket stitch.
Stitch all the edges down.
I press the piece at this point to be sure it all lays flat.
Then using two strands of wool thread (or your choice), stitch the veins in the leaves using a backstitch.
In two weeks, we’ll embellish and finish the pillow, so you have plenty of time to get the base done.
Download the pdf – Wool Stitch Along Pattern
Today’s giveaway is a $40 gift certificate from One Of The Flock for their lovely wool felt collections or kits. Leave a comment below, then click on the Rafflecopter icon to enter. US Shipping Only. 
Do you enjoy wool applique?
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I’ve never worked with wool. A project this size looks “manageable” to me. Can’t wait to see how you finish it off. Thanks for another interesting fall project.
I LOVE wool applique…and really all things wool! Thank you for the leaf applique patterns…I see they’ll be useful in several projects. Enjoy the cooler weather—(it’s downright COLD here in southeastern WV). I look forward each year to your Autumn Jubliee shared fun. Blessings….
I do like wool applique since I took a class with Lisa Bonjean last year.
I have done any wool work, but I’m going to try this one in the spirit of learning new things.
A you know, I’m terribly fond of working with wool felt and it was even the subject of my last book. Perfect for a fall project.
What a pretty project!! And perfect for beginners 😉
I have a few wool applique projects in my UFO pile. I need to finish the fall one.
This looks like fun! I’ve never done wool appliqué before so might have to give i
Beautiful autumn project!
I have never done wool work but love the way it looks. This pattern is inspiring me to give it a try.
Great to do in the evenings
I am new to wool applique this year. So far I am enjoying the process!
I adore wool applique, and have done several over the years; your pillow design is very lovely, and I’m fascinated to learn of Wool Aurifil!
I love the look of all the beautiful wool projects I see people making. Thanks for sharing how to make one!
very pretty wool!
It is 34 degrees here, and this little wool applique project feels just perfect timing! Like lots of others here, I have not really tried wool applique, but this looks so doable and not intimidating! Thanks for the inspiration, Carole! Autumn Jubilee is just so fun!
Since I don’t do hand-work, I’m going to try this with machine applique. Too cute not to try!
This wool appliqué would make a pretty fall pillow! Thanks for the pattern
Wool applique is my next thing to try. I keep seeing people’s completed projects and it looks like something manageable–yet very beautiful!
Haven’t done a lot of wool appliqué, but do like the look. Always game to learn.
This is one craft that I have always admired, but really haven’t done a lot. The fall leaves look so pretty.
That will look welcoming on the couch this fall! Thank you for another fun project!
I have made a few wool felt projects like this, several snowman Christmas ornaments and some travel-sized pillows in the past. I like working with the wool felt rather than the acrylic, as it looks richer and is more supple, IMHO. Thanks for the larger size leaves-just seems easier on my arthritic hands these days! One tip I can share is to trace the pattern onto the non-waxy side of freezer paper, cut out the shape, leaving a small edge of background and press it onto the felt with a warm iron. (Test this on a scrap before using on your project). Cut out the shape on the line and remove the freezer paper. It sticks just enough so you dont need pins in the small piece to cut it out, which can distort the shape. I have had good luck with this. I use short pins to secure it to the background while I am sewing it on so my thread doesn’t constantly get caught in the pin heads. (Please note that this is Freezer Paper, not parchment paper, which I have not tried.). Hope this helps!
Am completely new to applique and started this week with cotton, I have a kit waiting for me that I bought years ago …. time to dig out ……
I love working with wool and done lots of wool applique pincushions, needlebooks and other smaller projects! Will have to try this pillow as a larger project.
Thank you for the lovely leaf patterns. This wool felt looks wonderful!
I love wool, this looks like a fun project. and thanks for the chance to win an awesome prize
Love working with wool! Thank you for the pattern!
I made a rug from wool pieces–it was challenging but fun!
I love working with felt. It’s my favorite kind of applique, using 12 wt perle cotton threads. Thank you for these lovely Autumn ideas and patterns!
I haven’t done any work with wool before. I can start as soon as my felt is delivered!
I have only finished one wool project but would like to try another. You have some cute designs
Have not done much with wool, but this projects looks like fun.
Love your pillow. I have never done any wool work but I love the look of the kits. Will have to give it a try.
That looks like a lovely project for fall! Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love wool appliqué. It has become one of my relaxing moments in the day. Your pillow design begs for embellishment and I can’t wait to get started. Thank you for this idea and pattern.
Hello Carole, Even after all of the years of following you and doing so many of your project s, I have never done one of your wool projects. Wool is something I do not have on hand and I never think to buy any to prepare for Autumn Jubilee. I do love the shapes of your leaves and may go ahead and prepare a project using either just hand embroidery with your leaves or appliqued leaves with some lovely autumn cotton fabrics I have on hand. LOL though because I am still working on the Star Blocks for the Quilt and have not had the opportunity to start on the Tote Bag yet. I just got new glasses and am having one heck of a time adjusting to lined Bi-focals. It is like I almost can not see. LOL. Truly that is over exaggerating, but it is very frustrating! As always, I am enjoying each one of your posts for Autumn Jubilee and do plan on making each one of your projects again this year. It will just take me much longer this year. LOL. Have a fantastic day, Carole!!!
I have only recently begun to follow your blog. You inspire me to sew and create more. You have such wonderful ideas and encouraging words for us all during this time. Love the wool project you started.
loveLoveLOVE wool applique! Thank you for your generous pattern….and for this scrumptious giveaway opportunity!!
have never tried wool applique…was afraid to get knee deep into another craft! no space for more….LOL….very nice pattern and so right for pretty embellishments…
Wonderful look on this appliqué. Great fall colors.
I am thoroughly enjoying wool appliqué and continued to add to my stash!
I’m allergic to wool. Is there something I can use instead? Felt perhaps?
I want to try wool, but cost and unsureness of supplies holds me back.
I love the wool stitching projects. Thanks for a new pattern and thanks for the giveaway!
Haven’t done any for awhile. Used to do lots of hand work but I’m more into machine piecing quilts. Your work is beautiful. Thanks.
A nice wool project and I’m in! Thanks, Carole.
Love the Autumn colors in this project!
You probably aren’t old enough but back in the early 70’s we did a lot with wool. So funny it’s all coming back now. I see macrame is back too.
I haven’t done anything will wool other than a pincushion so am keen to give this a go and make a wall hanging. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.
I love wool appliqué, thanks so much!
I love wool applique. Adding embroidery is so much fun too
I have made a few wool kits that are door hangers. Thank you.
I should give wool a try. It’s so pretty.
I have never done wool applique but I have some mitten ornaments to work on now. I love the look of it!
Lovely project. Thank you for offering new projects and ideas.
That’s so pretty. I’m not very good at wool appliqué. Maybe a soft wool like what you’re using would be easier.
I love wool applique, but I have to limit doing it as I am allergic to wool. 😦
Just beautiful! I want to try wool applique.
Thank you for your wooly inspiration!
Making my first wool project, thank you.