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Molas Nouveau 4x4

By popular request 4x4 Molas.

Molas are made in the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama by the Kuna Indians. They use layers of fabric to create reverse, traditional, and inlaid applique. Traditionally, these designs are made using bold primary colors.

Molas originated from body paint art and evolved into monchromatic reverse applique with the introduction of woven fabrics.  The use of blanced primary and secondary colors is a relatively recent development, but fits nicely with the potential of modern machine embroidery.  This is my intrepretation of Molas sewn in machine embroidery.  I have attempted to recreate them as traditionally as is possible and still be practical for machine embroidery. You are welcome and encouraged to use your own imagination to sew these designs with whatever thread and fabric colors you desire.

These types of designs are primarily seen on clothing, purses, hats, etc.
Because some of these articles, especially when already finished,  are difficult to impossible to handle on a home embroidery machine, I decided to make this easy and create them as ‘patches’.Once sewn you can attach them to whatever items you want. Of course, you can embroider them directly onto items as well.

lncluded with the set is detailed and illustrated instructions including a ‘patch’ method,
a ‘nonpatch’ method, and sewing them with and without fringe.
All of these designs are 90 mm x 90 mm (3.6 x 3.6 inches) and can be sewn onto smaller articles
or several may be sewn together to create a larger Mola.

Reversed files are included with the set

Variations and Possibilities

See Sheilas’s project using these designs on a denim shirt.

These designs are 3.6 x 3.6 inches (90 x 90 mm hoop).
 When ordering, be sure these designs will fit in your sewing machine hoop.
As with any software, refunds and exchanges will not be made for designs purchased that are not appropriate for your machine.

Copyright Statement
These designs are for personal use. No design, documentation, or associated graphic distributed as part of this collection may be shared, resold individually, repackaged, or used in any instructional presentation without the written consent of Laura’s Sewing Studio.

However, you are entitled to sew my embroidery designs onto articles to sell as an artistic endeavour in which you produce a limited quantity of any one product as an expressive interpretation of your use of the designs.

If your friends want my designs, please send them to my website or your local sewing dealer or boutique. Both your integrity and patronage allow my staff and me to continue new and inventive endeavours here at Laura’s Sewing Studio.

Laura Waterfield

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