Needle Turn Applique Workshop - BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Needle Turn Applique Workshop - BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Registration Opens January 3 2026

Join us for a hands-on Needle Turn Appliqué Workshop instructed by the award winning Janis Johnston. This workshop will guide participants through the traditional art of needle turn appliqué, focusing on smooth curves, sharp points, and beautifully turned edges. Janis will share her expert tips, techniques, and personal insights, making this class welcoming for beginners and intermediate. Expect a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere filled with learning, laughter, and the satisfaction of watching your fabric pieces come together stitch by stitch into something truly special. 

You’ll be working on Joan Dorsay’s Cockscomb and Currants design, a beautifully detailed 27" × 27" quilt block. Have fun bringing this project to life, and don’t be afraid to play with colour to truly make it your own.

CLASS DATES:  Jan 27th, Feb 3rd, Feb 10th, Feb 17th, Feb 24th 

TIME: 10-2

Included:

• workshop (5 classes, 20 hrs total)
• pattern
• freezer paper, fusible (enough for one block only)
• tea, coffee, light snack
• iron station
• 10% off regular priced products during class time

You Will Need:

• applique pins
• very sharp, small precision scissors (Small Karen Kay Buckley's are highly recommended, sold here)
• Invisifil thread to match applique fabrics  (sold here)
• 1 spool of 80 wt thread (to be determined at a later date)
• Straw needle/Milliners (sold here)
• 7-8 fabrics in various colours (use your stash, Fat 1/4's sold here)
• products at your discretion to finish this block (backing, binding, batting etc)