Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

Quilt Design Process: From Idea to Finished Quilt Mar 19, 2023

Taking inspiration from the world around you and incorporating that into your own artwork is a really rewarding and fun experience. 

I teach quilters from all around the world design and...

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How I developed my Signature Quilt Style Mar 10, 2023

My quilt-making style (that I now call Scrappy Appliqué) grew over the course of many years and began with experimentation and play.

I’ve loved collage since I was a girl and used my...

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How I Organize My Tools & Notions Aug 02, 2022

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...

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How to Create a Fabric Dye Journal Jun 28, 2022

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...

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How to Set Up a Simple Dye Studio at Home Jun 21, 2022

As a quilter and fabric designer, I love having a stash of fabrics in a variety of colors and textures.

Several years ago I discovered that I could make my own fabric stash by using natural...

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How to Make a Design Wall Jun 14, 2022

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...

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How to Organize Fabric in your Quilt Studio May 30, 2022

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...

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Studio Tour! May 16, 2022

Come take a tour around our studio! 

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...

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Gathering Inspiration Apr 12, 2022

 

I often get asked by quilters-- where do you get inspiration for your quilts?

Inspiration can be found literally everywhere - and you don’t have to go far to find it. 

If you're...

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Gathering Inspiration Mar 11, 2022

I often get asked by quilters-- where do you get inspiration for your quilts?

Inspiration can be found literally everywhere - and you don’t have to go far to find it. 

 If...

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An Introduction to Trapunto Jul 13, 2021

Hello and welcome! Or instead, I should say, “Ciao e Benvenuto!” Because today we are talking all about the Italian quilting method, Trapunto!

 

Trapunto is a quilting...

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How to Create Depth with your Quilting Jun 22, 2021

I know you've been there. You finish a quilt top and are delighted with how it turned out. The next question, of course, is.... well, how should I quilt this?

A lot of quilters bypass this...

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