BARBIE BROOKS
​An Embellished Journey in Amish Country
Tuesday March 9 - Saturday March 13​
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Create a beautifully layered sampler while exploring appliqué, decorative hand embroidery, and creative surface design.
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Throughout this five-day workshop, you’ll learn a variety of embroidery stitches and discover how thread, texture, and stitch combinations can add depth, dimension, and personality to your work.
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Barbie will share her unique approach to embroidery, incorporating her signature stitch techniques and methods to help you create a one-of-a-kind design. Explore the connection between fine art textiles and functional objects as your sampler becomes the focal point of a beautiful bag project.
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Choose to incorporate your work into one of three inspiring designs—
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Japanese Rice Bag
Sue Spargo’s Spool Sack
Yazzii Bag
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—or take inspiration from the techniques to create a finished piece of your own design.
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Additional details, project and kit information will be provided in the supply lists once they are available.
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"I"m not passing along not just skills,
but a love for creating pieces that will be treasured for generations."
For more than 40 years, Barbie poured her heart into her quilting and embroidery shop—a place where fabric, thread, and creativity came together.
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Known for her love of handwork and embellishment stitching, Barbie enjoys adding the special details that make every project unique. From intricate embroidery to richly layered wool appliqué, her work reflects a passion for craftsmanship and timeless design.
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Teaching is at the heart of what she does. Barbie loves inspiring others to learn traditional textile arts, sharing not only the techniques but also the joy of creating beautiful pieces that can be treasured for generations.
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Barbie resides in Bad Axe, Michigan.