Susan Brubaker Knapp

Learn the fine art of hand needleturn appliqué step by step. If you’ve never done needleturn appliqué and are intimidated and afraid to try, this workshop is for you. Using my “Vase of Tulips” pattern, which has all the shapes and techniques beginners need to learn, we will cover making a positioning overlay; marking and pinning; concave curves and points; convex curves and points; bias stems; small and medium circles; and straight lines. 

Class price includes the pattern.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner and up, ages 15 and up

LOCATION: Old Murphey School, 3717 Murphey School Road, Durham, NC. Triangle Fiber Arts Guild, Classroom #3

ABOUT OLD MURPHEY SCHOOL: The classroom is in a restored early 1900s school building, with parking in the front gravel lot. We will take a half hour break for lunch. Please bring your own lunch and drinks/water bottle, as there is no nearby fast food. There is a refrigerator for lunches. The classroom has folding chairs with padded seats; you may be more comfortable sitting all day if you bring an additional cushion. Consider bringing a light sweater, if you tend to get chilly in air conditioning.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel before noon EST on Feb. 15, 2026, a refund will be made minus a $10 processing fee. If you cancel after this date, you will not receive a refund unless the slot can be filled with someone on the waiting list. If the slot can be filled, you'll be issued the refund, minus a $10 processing fee.

IMPORTANT: You need to bring some supplies with you. Please download the supply list in PDF format here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/qNPPUiQLC3PD0GOaNShOIbUSYM-l3ZnS/view?usp=sharing – it contains more information, samples, and a list of supplies you need to bring. If you have problems downloading it, just e-mail me and I'll send it to you directly.