Molas—the colorful appliqué patterns of the Kuna Indians—originated in the San Blas Islands of Panama. Now, you can sew these brilliant folk-art designs, so prized by collectors and artists everywhere, in your own home. Twenty-five easy projects from note cards, ornaments, and portfolio covers to home furnishings, clothing, and unique wall hangings.
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Molas, the colorful applique panels stitched by Kuna women on the San Blas Islands, are avidly sought after by folk-art collectors. The craft began in the 19th century as clothing decoration and is now a mainstay of the economy of the island through overseas sales. Mola technique involves several layers of cloth stitched together so that the design shows through openings in the layers. Mathews (The Weekend Sewer's Guide to Dresses, Lark, 1998) gives instructions for basic technique along with 24 step-by-step projects by various artists. The projects, which include the use of paper as well as cloth, are mostly contemporary adaptations of mola style for notecards, clothing, and accessories. A very colorful addition to any crafts collection.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent reference work.,
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This review is from: Molas!: Patterns, Techniques & Projects for Colorful Applique (Hardcover)
The writing in this book is clear and concise, the directions are easy to understand. The color photos are sharp. The background of the Mola has obviously been carefully researched. The only fault with this otherwise 5 star book is the lack of many full-size patterns for the beginner to try. Those that are included are mostly too difficult until the sewing technique is perfected.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Molas! : Patterns, Techniques, Projects for Colorful Appliqu,
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This review is from: Molas!: Patterns, Techniques & Projects for Colorful Applique (Hardcover)
I enjoyed the beautiful photographs and interesting historical and cultural information about the molas. However, I was dissappointed in the projects. There were several projects that were completed out of paper. My interest was in fabric projects.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Molas! : Patterns, Techniques, Projects for Colorful Appliqu,
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This review is from: Molas!: Patterns, Techniques & Projects for Colorful Applique (Hardcover)
Although I found this book to be very interesting historically and culturally, I was disappointed in the projects and techniques. Some of the projects were made from paper rather than fabric. I wanted more information on making fabric molas.
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