APP002Fri - Precision Needle Turn Appliqué: Mastering Modern Design with Circles, Text, and Bias
Friday, February 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern time
Additional NOTE: Materials fees are required for some workshops. These fees are paid directly to faculty and are not part of your registration fee. Materials Fee: $25 Fee Details: Needle Turn Applique Workbook
Full pattern for full size quilt & mini quilt
Full mylar template set
Silver gel pen
Ready to inject serious modern energy into your appliqué designs? This immersive 6-hour, hand-sewing workshop dives into needle-turn appliqué techniques that will make students handwork truly shine!
Get ready to master the art of the flawless circle in needle-turn, from subtle accents to bold, graphic statements. Students unlock the secrets to manipulating bias fabric by hand, transforming it into dynamic lines and captivating curves that add a sophisticated edge to your work. Have you ever wanted to make a statement with quilty text? Students will explore how to use typography as a powerful design element, achieving crisp, contemporary letterforms with their needle.
Barbie will break down how these techniques are used in cutting-edge modern quilts, exploring the principles of impactful composition. Leave this workshop not just knowing how to execute these advanced needle-turn methods, but understanding why these approaches create such visually compelling results. Come ready to experiment, push creative boundaries, and walk away with the confidence to bring the most dynamic modern appliqué visions to life, all with the satisfying touch of hand stitching.
