Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

Icy Fabric Palette Jul 23, 2019

What colors should I choose for my next quilt? This conundrum is SO common amongst quilters. 

A great place to pull inspiration for a fabric palette is through photographs! This can be a subtle way t...

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How to Use Photographs as Inspiration for your Quilt Colors Jul 04, 2019

Ever have trouble deciding which colors to use in your quilts? Or get in color ruts and go back to the same color palettes again and again? 

I have a fun way for you to get inspiration for a fabric p...

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The Fabric that goes with EVERYTHING Mar 05, 2019

I get asked by quilters a lot -- how do you know which fabrics to choose for your quilt? 

I have lots of color tools in my toolbox, but one of my very favorites is the MAGIC Monochromatic Print. 

I ...

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From Actor to Quilter -- how to trust your intuition with Giuseppe Ribaudo Jan 21, 2019

I'm delighted to introduce you to one of my favorite quilters, Giuseppe Ribaudo. 

Giuseppe Ribaudo (aka Giucy Giuce) is a quilter whose love of fabric was passed on to him from his grandmother, a tal...

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Build a subtle color palette that pops! Dec 06, 2018

I teach quilters from all over the world and one problem I see them struggling with over and over is -- what fabrics should I choose for my projects?!

Whether you've been quilting for years or just s...

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Fall Fabric Inspiration Oct 30, 2018

Inspiration for quilt fabric pulls can come from anywhere. A big source of inspiration, for me, is nature. Austin, Tx is gorgeous right now, and while we don't have the leaf color change that New Engl...

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What is Your Quilter's Color Style? Take the Quiz! Aug 29, 2018

I teach quilters from all over the world and one thing I get asked about over and over is about COLOR! So I decided to make fabric selection a little easier and created this Quilt Color Style Quiz! Yo...

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Mosaic Fabric Reveal Jul 24, 2018
I have something I'd like to share with you.
 
Her name is Mosaic .
 
She's dressed in 3 different moods. Cool, Warm, and Serenely Neutral. 
 
 
She's got some glitz. Each of these Mosaic...
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How to Modify & Design Your Own Quilt Patterns Jul 10, 2018

Have you ever been making a quilt and wish you could change something about the pattern, but didn't know exactly how to do the math to adjust it, or were worried you'd end up messing everything up? 

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American Patchwork & Quilting Interview -- my chat with Pat Sloan May 15, 2018

I had a ball chatting with Pat Sloan for The American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast! 

We chatted about applique, tools, tips, color palettes, fabric (including my new fabric collection, Mosaic!), and ...

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2 Ways to Make your Scrappy Quilt Look Lovely (and NOT like a hot mess) Apr 17, 2018
You know how some scrappy quilts can look super gorgeous and unexpected, while others look like the quilter had a tad too much wine??

Here are a couple fun effects to make your next scrappy quilt look ...
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Violet and Gray: A Cool and Eerie Palette Apr 10, 2018
I love these violets and purples alongside these cool grays. It makes for a stark, almost eerie palette. Perhaps it's only eerie since it is made into a giant octopus... who can say?
 
 
Not all ...
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