The Scrappy Appliqué Workshop
A fun, freeing technique that makes your quilts look complex—without the stress.
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Includes 3 bonus resources + private FB community
(Already inside Meander? You already have access to this workshop).
GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY!Finally, a quilting technique that’s as creative, colorful, and quirky as you are.
Scrappy Appliqué is the most fun you’ll ever have with a fabric pile. Whether you’ve never quilted a stitch or you’ve been quilting for decades, this playful, easy-to-learn technique will open up a whole new world of creativity.
It’s quick. It’s colorful. And it looks intricate—but it’s shockingly simple.
You can complete a small project in an afternoon, or keep playing with variations for a lifetime. That’s the magic of Scrappy Appliqué.
IMAGINE...
Learning a technique that lets you “let your hair down” in your quilting.
Creating something vibrant, bold, and unmistakably you.
Feeling energized, confident, and creatively free—all while finishing a quilt faster than ever before.
WITHOUT:
Overthinking every fabric choice
Worrying about perfect points
Tedious prep or meticulous hand-stitching
What You’ll Learn Inside the Workshop:
❋ The full Scrappy Appliqué technique—step by step video tutorials with Shannon
❋ How to confidently mix fabrics, colors, and textures
❋ 3 bonus lessons to expand your creativity
❋ Access to a private, supportive Facebook community
❋ Creative variations and examples to spark inspiration
❋ Walk away with your own one-of-a-kind quilt top—finished in a weekend
Who It’s For:
❋ Beginner Quilters who want a forgiving, fun start
❋Experienced Quilters looking for something totally new and unique
❋ Makers of all kinds who want to create with color, play, and personality
This isn’t fussy or precise. It’s fun, freeing, and wildly addictive.
Fantastic Workshop taught by Shannon. I’m a beginner quilter but was able to finish the piecing and top stitching in one day. Shannon’s instructions are clear and her class is fun!
– Mary C.
“But I’m not skilled enough…”
Let’s bust that myth right now.
This technique looks complex—but it’s not. It was born from play and has been refined into a process that lets you loosen up, let go of perfectionism, and make something that looks unmistakably you.
Whether you’ve avoided appliqué because it feels tedious, or you’ve never tried it at all—this is different. And you’ll love it.
Scrappy Applique Workshop
HERE’S WHAT YOU GET INSIDE:
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MODULE 01 Getting Started: All the materials you’ll need and how to prep your fabric with ease.
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MODULE 2 The Scrappy Applique Process: Learn Shannon's full-proof technique step-by-step--backed by over a decade of refinement and results.
- MODULE 03 Choosing Fabric for Texture & Color: Create Texture magic using Shannon's signature secret formula.
- MODULE 4 Finishing Options: Choose your own adventure--finish your quilt with quick & simple methods or more intricate techniques.
- MODULE 5 Project Ideas & Inspiration: Learn a bunch of creative variations and explore what’s possible for your next piece.
I loved doing this pattern from picking out the colors to the collaging to the quilting. It is so impactful to look at. I amazed myself! I want to make more of Shannon's patterns. I am entering this quilt in our local summer arts festival.
– Nicole, L.
Enroll Now and Get These Fabulous Bonuses
These bite-sized bonuses are the perfect complement to the Scrappy Applique Workshop — they’ll elevate your fabric pulls, add dimension to your finishes, and help you discover even more ways to make your work look and feel like you.
BONUS 01
Flawless Fabric Pull
Say goodbye to second-guessing your fabric choices. In this quick + fun bonus, you'll learn timeless, foolproof color principles that will help you create stunning, cohesive palettes with ease. Whether you're at your local quilt shop or shopping your stash, you'll be able to confidently pull together a fabric mix that brings your vision to life.
BONUS 02
Faux Needle-Turn Applique
Done on your machine!
Love that classic needle-turn look — but not the handwork?
I’ll show you how to get those soft, turned-under edges without any tedious hand sewing. This clever machine-based technique gives you the traditional look you love, lightning fast. Simple, fun, and seriously satisfying.
BONUS 03
Applique Couching
Want to make your quilt edges pop with texture and interest?
This bonus class walks you through two creative ways to finish your applique edges by couching yarn — both surprisingly easy and 100% machine-stitched. You’ll learn how to add a beautiful, tactile finish that feels fresh, modern, and totally one-of-a-kind.
Limited Time Bonus
When you join now, you’ll also receive a free pattern bundle featuring Shannon’s most-loved Scrappy Appliqué designs: Amaya (Zebra-large), Sasha (Tiger-large), & Moth Collection (including 3 different moth designs in 3 different sizes small, medium, & large).
LIMITED-TIME BONUSES
Enroll today to get access to over $150 in bonuses!
ARE YOU READY TO HAVE MORE FUN WITH YOUR FABRIC?
If you’re ready to:
❋ Let go of perfectionism
❋ Learn something exciting and new
❋ Stretch yourself creatively...
Then it’s time to join us.
$47
❋Includes full video workshop + 3 bonuses
❋PLUS: Free Scrappy Appliqué Pattern Bundle
❋Access to private FB Group
($249 value)
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Shannon Brinkley
Shannon Brinkley is a quilt and fabric designer, author, international speaker, and the creator of the Scrappy Appliqué technique. She’s also the founder of the Meander Quilt Guild — a vibrant global community of modern, curious quilters — she's based in Leesburg, Virginia.
Through her workshops, books, and online programs, Shannon has helped thousands of quilters around the world unlock their creativity and develop a style that’s uniquely their own.
When she’s not quilting or teaching, you’ll likely find her dyeing fabric, gardening, cooking, making candles, practicing yoga, or devouring her latest audiobook.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Hear from our students...
Shannon’s class has inspired and peeked my interest in ways I can't yet express but will soon be able to show my quilts and wall hangings and works of art that Shannon’s class has inspired me to create!!!
– Pam
Had a great time making this. Since this was my first Scrappy Applique, watching the video lesson was worth it!
– Barbara
The class was wonderful, and I enjoyed her teaching style. She was very clear, gave us lots of options and support. Her scrappy applique technique was a lot of fun, and different in a good way!
– Elaine
