Felted Wool, Raised Embroidery, and Appliqued Ribbon

Raised embroidery, a favorite form of needlework in the 1600s, has seen a revival in popularity with each successive generation. Today the felted wool shapes are still cut by hand and then embroidered onto the fabric using 21st-century machines. Paired with applique, an embroidery cousin, these two venerable needle techniques create a magical work of embroidered art.