Beginning Wool Applique with Lisa Mortell

Beginning Wool Appliqué with Lisa Mortell

Feb 12 & 26, Mar 12
10:30am - 4:30pm

Ready to dive into the art of embellished wool appliqué? This beginner‑friendly class is the perfect place to start. For the first time, Lisa will be teaching two patterns simultaneously — Lily’s Embrace and Flutter — so you can choose the project that inspires you most.

The class is designed as three full‑day sessions, spaced two weeks apart. This schedule gives you time to practice between classes and return ready for the next step, leading to stronger skills and a higher chance of finishing your quilt.

What You’ll Learn

• Class One: Sewing the background, preparing and cutting pattern pieces, wool appliqué, silk velvet appliqué, cotton appliqué, and creating cotton/silk circles with Karen Kay Buckley’s Perfect Big Circles.

• Class Two: Beginning embellishments on your quilt top, plus embroidery stitches including Backstitch, Chain Stitch, Straight Stitch, Running Stitch, Couching, and Palestrina Stitch. We’ll also cover sewing the border.

• Class Three: Advanced embellishments such as Bullion Knots, Double Cast‑on Bullion Knots, Eyelet Wheel, and Woven Picot, along with stitching combinations. We’ll finish with basting, quilting, and binding techniques.

By the end of this course, you’ll not only complete your chosen project but also gain the confidence to tackle most wool‑embellished quilts on your own.

Kits

• DIY: Buy the pattern ($20) and bring your own wool and threads. Supply list coming soon.

• Lily’s Embrace Kit: Pattern + all materials to complete the quilt (except appliqué thread and batting). $180

  • Optional appliqué thread kit: $46.50

• Flutter Kit: Pattern + all materials to complete the quilt (except appliqué thread and batting). $140

  • Optional appliqué thread kit: $38

➡️ When registering for class, please specify whether you are choosing the DIY route or one of the specific kits.

Please plan to arrive a little early (any time after 10am) so you have time to pick up your kit (if purchasing) and get settled — class will begin promptly at 10:30am.

Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund or credit for a class, cancellation must occur 7 days prior to class date.

Don't let this class get cancelled! We have a minimum student requirement of 6 students for this class. If this isn't met one week prior to the start of class, the class may be cancelled. 

Instructor: Lisa Mortell

Instructor Bio: 

In 2010, Lisa Mortell discovered her passion for quilting through a Kaffe Fassett book, and by the time she completed her first quilt, she was completely hooked. Over the past fourteen years, her quilting journey has evolved significantly, with a deepening love for wool appliqué and embroidery taking center stage. Lisa began teaching quilting six years ago, including wool appliqué, embroidery, and needle-turn appliqué. Her recent works draw inspiration from the natural beauty of her Pacific Northwest roots. You can always see what she is up to on Instagram and Facebook. @lisamortellquilter.