Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Learn five beginner wool appliqué stitches with Beth Upstill, embroidery artist, teacher, and founder of West Coast Wool. You follow clear steps on small wool circles and get thread and needle guidance for neat, even results.
What you learn
Whip stitch. Secure shapes before embroidery.
Chain stitch. Outline circles and motifs.
French knot. One, two, or three wraps for size control.
Fly stitch. Scalloped border around a circle.
Bullion knot. Textured edge around a circle.
Bonus. Rosette chain for raised accents.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:00:16 Whip stitch basics
02:37 Chain stitch around a circle
05:33 French knots with 1–3 wraps
09:37 Fly stitch border
12:14 Bullion knot around a circle
16:29 Bonus. Rosette chain
19:05 Subscribe and resources
Materials shown
Ellana wool thread, color 50 Parchment. 50 percent wool, 50 percent acrylic.
Eleganza perle cotton size 5. EZM20, EZM29.
Eleganza perle cotton size 8. EZM1004.
Needles. Chenille 24, Chenille 18, Milliners 3.
WonderFil precut wool circles. 1.5 inch. Pack of 24.
About Beth Upstill
Founder of West Coast Wool. Embroidery artist and teacher.
Focus on wool appliqué and hand embroidery.
Simple methods for clean finishes and even tension.
Connect with Beth:
🔗 Sign up for Beth’s newsletter at westcoastwool.com
🔗 Join the private Facebook group: Leaf the Week Behind
🔗 Follow Beth on Instagram: West_Coast_Wool
TikTok: @1CreativeBeth
Facebook: @westcoastwool
Stay in touch!
Subscribe for weekly tutorials and free projects.
Join the newsletter for early access to patterns and lessons.
See the retailer list below to purchase WonderFil threads in your countr
Shop WonderFil Products!
Shop Local at a retailer near you: shopwonderfil.com/shop-local
Shop Online
Canada: shopwonderfil.ca
USA: shopwonderfil.com
Europe: https://wonderfil.eu/
United Kingdom: wonderfil.co.uk
Australia: https://shopwonderfil.com.au/
New Zealand: shopwonderfil.co.nz
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Learn five beginner wool appliqué stitches with Beth Upstill, embroidery artist, teacher, and founder of West Coast Wool. You follow clear steps on small wool circles and get thread and needle guidance for neat, even results.
What you learn
Whip stitch. Secure shapes before embroidery.
Chain stitch. Outline circles and motifs.
French knot. One, two, or three wraps for size control.
Fly stitch. Scalloped border around a circle.
Bullion knot. Textured edge around a circle.
Bonus. Rosette chain for raised accents.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:00:16 Whip stitch basics
02:37 Chain stitch around a circle
05:33 French knots with 1–3 wraps
09:37 Fly stitch border
12:14 Bullion knot around a circle
16:29 Bonus. Rosette chain
19:05 Subscribe and resources
Materials shown
Ellana wool thread, color 50 Parchment. 50 percent wool, 50 percent acrylic.
Eleganza perle cotton size 5. EZM20, EZM29.
Eleganza perle cotton size 8. EZM1004.
Needles. Chenille 24, Chenille 18, Milliners 3.
WonderFil precut wool circles. 1.5 inch. Pack of 24.
About Beth Upstill
Founder of West Coast Wool. Embroidery artist and teacher.
Focus on wool appliqué and hand embroidery.
Simple methods for clean finishes and even tension.
Connect with Beth:
🔗 Sign up for Beth’s newsletter at westcoastwool.com
🔗 Join the private Facebook group: Leaf the Week Behind
🔗 Follow Beth on Instagram: West_Coast_Wool
TikTok: @1CreativeBeth
Facebook: @westcoastwool
Stay in touch!
Subscribe for weekly tutorials and free projects.
Join the newsletter for early access to patterns and lessons.
See the retailer list below to purchase WonderFil threads in your countr
Shop WonderFil Products!
Shop Local at a retailer near you: shopwonderfil.com/shop-local
Shop Online
Canada: shopwonderfil.ca
USA: shopwonderfil.com
Europe: https://wonderfil.eu/
United Kingdom: wonderfil.co.uk
Australia: https://shopwonderfil.com.au/
New Zealand: shopwonderfil.co.nz
Want to have sewing tips and tutorials delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for our educational newsletter, delivered weekly, for unique content and project ideas. Join our Newsletter: eepurl.com/hcxbrT
