Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog
Did you know that you can dye fabric and yarn from tree bark, heartwood, leaves, cones, and acorns?
Trees are loaded with natural tannins, which means they make fabulous dyes. You can use any of the ...
I am delighted to introduce you to my latest finish: Rosa. (patternĀ is in Meander)
She is made of mostly silk and all naturally dyed fabric (yes, even those pinks!).
I started with a bunch of thes...
Did you know that you can achieve lasting, vibrant color in your fabric or yarn using completely natural ingredients? I'm going to walk you through some of those potent bits of nature that you can thr...
Imagine soaking the fabric or yarn you will be using to make something for a loved one in a pot of flower water and getting the most beautiful (and permanent) colors from it! You are saturating those ...
Taking inspiration from the world around you and incorporating that into your own artwork is a really rewarding and fun experience.Ā
I teach quilters from all around the world design and creativity, ...
My quilt-making style (that I now call Scrappy AppliquƩ) grew over the course of many years and began with experimentation and play.
Iā€™ve loved collage since I was a girl and used my fair share of de...
Good organization can make all the difference in the creative process. Having your tools right where you need them, and easily findable even in the midst of a project, can save time and frustration. T...
I love experimenting with natural dyes to create my own unique stash of fabrics and yarns to use in my creative projects.
When I started with natural dyeing a few years ago, I quickly discovered tha...
As a quilter and fabric designer, I love having a stash of fabrics in a variety of colors and textures.
Several years ago IĀ discovered that I could make my own fabric stash by using natural plants, f...
One of the most helpful tools in a quilter's studio is the Design Wall.
With a design wall, you no longer need to clear large amounts of floor space to lay out your quilt blocks, hoping your family o...
Collecting fabric is one of the most fun parts of being a quilter! But how do we organize and store our growing stash in a way that makes it tidy, easy to access, and visually appealing?
I'm takin...
Come take a tour around our studio!Ā
We've been in this space in downtown Leesburg for just over a year and are loving it! It is a short 5 min walk from our home and is a stones throw from lots of fa...
