Autumn in Bloom . . . Wool Applique

 Here’s the wool applique piece that I spoke of in my last post. It is “Autumn in Bloom,” a pattern from Buttermilk Basin. I had been collecting autumnal shades of wool to use in this piece. On my last visit to the Quilted Crow in Bolton, I found just the perfect fabric to use for the borders. 

Along the way I had ordered this scrumptious piece of wool which I used for the leaves. As you can see, my fabric often looks like Swiss cheese as I fussy cut sections that I want to use on a project. Wool is expensive, so I will use every inch of it. :-)

Though I didn’t plan to bring my hibiscus plants in, the talk of dropping temperatures prompted me to bring this one into my sunroom. Though it looks incredibly healthy now, I know what will no doubt happen. It will begin to drop its leaves and become a mess. In the meantime, I’ll enjoy the blossoms as yet unopened and keep my fingers crossed that I won’t have to toss it. 

I hope you all are having a happy, creative, and productive week.