Eye of the Beholder

original applique patterns inspired by the world around us

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Trace, Base, Snip & Stitch: Dimensions in Appliqué (#343102f)

  • Schroeder Expo Centre 415 Park Street Paducah, KY, 42001 United States (map)

Registration opens January 16th (AQS members) or January 19th (everyone else).

To find out more and book workshops with me go to: https://www.americanquilter.com/quiltweek/instructor/view/eventid/32/instructorid/131


All Levels - 6 hours

All times are Local

Location: Holiday Inn, River Room

Workshop: AQS Paducah #343102f - Applique


Explore the dimensional impact of positive and negative space as you bring the whimsical Spring Rains Bloom block to life by hand. Have fun creating the greenery with reverse applique and the petals in applique. Our signature Trace, Baste, Snip & Stitch method, is used for both applique and reverse applique. it’s just a matter of knowing where to cut to create your seam allowance. Plus get pointers on how to successfully needle-turn applique, giving you crisp points and graceful curves. 

You will learn the quick and easy steps in Eye of the Beholder’s ‘trace, baste, snip, and stitch’ process to create your flower by hand.

You will get pointers on how to successfully needle-turn appliqué, giving you crisp points and graceful curves. See the dimensional magic of the Bloom B (8" x 8") revealed as you stitch. Learn with others and experience the fun and beauty of reverse appliqué with applique by hand.

If you want to learn a bit about this technique before the workshop, check out our Tutorials section on the website: Hand Reverse Appliqué tutorial.

See below for downloadable Workshop preparation/materials list and Pre-cutting list. It’s essential that you pre-cut as there will not be time in the workshop to do this, so this will help us make best use of our time together. All links open in a new window.

There are required Materials for a fee that must be purchased in addition to the workshop.

If you’d like us to select your materials for you, you can also choose to buy an optional fabric kit put together by us perfectly to suit the Mola design and style. There are 2 colorways to choose from.

View and Download required Workshop Materials / supply List for Students

optional kit information

Specially Selected Fabric Kit for the medallion (optional)

Optional Hand Accessory Kit


Recommended items

Why do we recommend these specific supplies? Read more about it here in this PDF.

  • Kai scissors, bent, blunt tipped

  • Needle threader for small-eyed needles

  • Beam N Read personal Light (and USB adaptor to plug in)

  • Frixion gel pen