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  • Celtic Knotwork Leaves, quilted

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Mock Molas

I have always loved the look of the Kuna art known as a Mola.

Molas are traditional needlework found in Panama. Authentic molas are made from many layers of colorful fabric, layered underneath a black or dark fabric. The dark fabric is cut away and the raw edges turned under to reveal the colorful layers below. Then they are decorated with embroidery.

They involve lots and lots of tiny little needleturn stitches and tons and tons of time!

I have designed what I call Mock Molas. They are created using Felt, Batik Flannel, and a reverse applique technique, and then embroidered and embellished with some beads, yarns, or buttons. I feel that they have the joy, color, and spirit of the authentic mola, without all the difficult work!

Each one is approximately 10″ square. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

  • Mock Mola, Parrot
  • Mock Mola, Wavy Circle
  • Mock Mola, Funky Bird
  • Mock Mola, Zen Hand
  • Mock Mola, Road Runner
  • Mock Mola, Red Petals White Circle
  • Mock Mola, Lizard
  • Mock Mola, Flower On Green
  • Mock Mola, Kokopeli
  • Mock Mola, Butterfly
  • Mock Mola, Sun
  • Mock Mola, Tropical Fish
  • Mock Mola Flower
  • Mock Mola,Turtle
    Mock Mola,Turtle
  • Mock Mola, Frog
    Mock Mola, Frog
  • Mock Mola, Filagree

Celtic Knotwork

  • Red Celtic Heart
  • Machine Embroidered Celtic Knot
  • Celtic Peacock
  • Celtic Knotwork Leaves, quilted
  • Celtic Knotwork Dragon
  • Celtic Knotwork Dragon Stitches - Wool Felt Appliqué