Mola inspired printed cotton quilting fabric. Mola Stories old-fashioned roses grace both the

old-fashioned roses grace both the main print and a large wallpaper stripe

Tubular shaped batik bone beads

This closeup of a mola by Venancio Restrepo shows the layering of the different colors of cloth

A dark stylized floral and geometric offer counterpoint to the busier pieces

Tunisia collection 100% cotton quilting fabrics per yard

Mola inspired printed cotton quilting fabric. Mola Stories old-fashioned roses grace both theMolas are hand made using a reverse appliqu technique. Several layers (usually two to seven) of different colored cloth (usually cotton) are sewn together; the design is then formed by cutting away parts of each layer. The edges of the layers are then turned under and sewn down. Often, the stitches are nearly invisible. This is achieved by using a thread the same color as the layer being sewn, sewing blind stitches, and sewing tiny stitches. The