This book is divided into five sections and begins with an eight-page sections that covers embroidery, tools, applique and caring for wool fabric.

The patterns begin with a colored photo, a blurb about the item and the finished size. Tips are set off in boxes with a ruler and a heart for a header. Any templates needed are provided at full size.

Material and cutting lists are easy to understand as are the written instructions. There are even graphics to help you visualize what you are creating.

I’m not a fan of wool since I’m allergic to it but these projects are beautiful. From wall hangings to pincushions to storage bags to needle keepers to mug rugs, there is a project for whatever you are in the mood to make.

The end of the book has a page about the author which is always fun to see how she got started sewing.

Love this book! The projects in it are fast to make because the shapes are large, the embroidery is easy, and the pieces are manageable so we can take them along and work on our gifts as we travel, watch the children or grandchildren play sports, or wait our turn at the doctor's office.

I like books with pull out patterns and this one has them, as well as great information about how to prepare the wool, how to applique' it, and how to embroider those cute stitches Debbie used.

Debbie's designs are magical as they bring back memories of those early sewists in our lives. Her own training began by watching her great-aunt, her grandmother, and her mother sewing and culminated with the loving dedication of her home economics teacher, inspiring her to learn hand stitching.

If you are looking for fun wool applique' ideas for handmade gifts, this is THE book.

Can't wait to see this new book! I've just picked up hand stitching after many years and really want to do some items using wool.