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
Seats Available?: Sold Out 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
Required Supplies: - Size 10 milliner needle. - Thin threads to match appliqué fabrics (Barbie recommends Aurifil 80wt). - Small/Medium size sharp scissors. (Barbie will have extra pairs if anyone cannot travel with them). - Background Fabric: Please bring two pieces, each at least 1/2 yard. Students can choose any colour or design they like, but keep in mind that these fabrics will be the canvas for your designs. - Appliqué Fabrics: Students should raid their scrap bins and bring a variety of fabrics for their appliqué shapes. This is the opportunity to play with colour and pattern, mixing solids, geometrics, and prints. The key is to ensure that appliqué fabrics have a clear and distinct contrast against their background fabrics so their designs really pop. Students should also make sure that some of the fabric pieces are at least 5 inches to allow room for cutting shapes.
Optional Supplies: This Aurifil 80wt thread set is fantastic for Needle Turn Appliqué as it has all the colours you'll need. The link to purchase if you choose is (this is optional): https://barbiemitchell.com.au/shop/p/appliqueyourday
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.
