EW269 Mola Flower Tote tulips Hoops: 5x5

Hoops:   5x5

The bag is lined and put together with a sewing machine

There are no raw edges on the applique pieces and an almost invisible embroidery stitch is used to hold the applique pieces in place

The pot holder has approximately 3900 stitches

while the completion of the pencil case is done with a sewing machine

EW269 Mola Flower Tote tulips Hoops: 5x5I have been fascinated with Mola embroidery for a very long time. When I was 7 years old, my mom got a book from our local library all about Mola embroidery and ever since, I have loved the beautiful designs and technique. Mola embroidery is essentially a version of reverse applique. It is traditionally done by hand, by the women in Panama. There are several variations for reverse applique done for the embroidery machine. All that I have seen are done