Eye of the Beholder

original applique patterns inspired by the world around us

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Reverse Appliqué: Revealing Beauty ( In-Person Lecture)

  • Piecing Partners Quilt Guild meeting at Elks Lodge 3400 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO, 80907 United States (map)

In-person Lecture for the Piecing Partners quilt Guild in Colorado Springs, CO


All times are local - Meeting begins at 9:30 am, but people start arriving at 9:00 am, and Lecture starts at 9:40 am (MT).

Check out our workshop following the lecture , too! Machine Reverse Applique is FUN: Sweetheart Sorbet. April 17, 1 - 4 pm and April 18, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Non-members are welcome at the lecture and workshop.

Find up to date information about guild meetings, events and how to attend/book here - scroll down for calendar of events, meeting location: https://www.ppqguild.com/


What is reverse appliqué?  What is the difference between appliqué and reverse appliqué? When was it developed and by who? How do you do it?  Can you do it by machine or by hand? Is it hard or easy to do? How do you quilt reverse appliqué? What is hidden will be revealed!

The beauty of reverse appliqué is revealed as you stitch, adding dimensional beauty to your quilts by playing with positive and negative space, fabric layering, and color value and contrast. 

Expand your creative possibilities and be empowered by the thorough, step-by-step, how-to demonstration of Eye of the Beholder Quilt Design’s easy Trace, Baste, Snip & Stitch methods of reverse appliqué.

At all trunk shows attendees will get a glimpse into the interplay of color, pattern and design Ms. Willingham uses. Gain an understanding of the techniques she employs, Trace, Baste, Snip & Stitch and Trace, Snip, Iron & Stitch, to create her reverse appliquépatterns by hand and machine.  Be encouraged to trust your creative instincts as you quilt, adding a touch of elegance to your life.