Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

Quilted Throw Pillow Tutorial - Easy Envelope Closure Apr 01, 2015

Quilted throw pillows are a quick and easy way to freshen up a room and add a lot of interest and personality! This pillow took me a couple hours to make, and boy am I in love.

Scrappy Bunny Pillow-2

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Quick and Easy Sunset Strip Quilt Pattern Mar 31, 2015

This super easy jelly roll quilt top can be whipped up in a couple hours. Add your favorite scrappy applique piece and you've got yourself a totally unique and modern quilt, perfect for...

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Patchwork Blocks Background Pattern Feb 08, 2015
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Hi there, lovelies! Today I'm sharing my super quick and simple background pattern: Patchwork Blocks. My goal as a designer is to provide you with raw materials with which to be creative! That is...

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Modern Applique Illusions Blog Tour Nov 14, 2014

Today I have the pleasure of being apart of the Modern Applique Illusions Blog Tour! Modern Applique Illusions by Casey York just came out and is breathtaking!

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Wandering Bear Quilt Oct 23, 2014

I just finished this guy, and I'm a bit smitten...

Wandering Bear Quilt-2

I deconstructed the traditional bear claw quilt block, and arranged them into this wandering path. I was originally planning on just doing a...

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Songbird Quilt Oct 15, 2014
Modern Bird Quilt-1

I'm a little in love with this little fellow.

Modern Bird Quilt-2

I echoed the zig-zag for the quilting. It took a lot longer than straight lines, but I really like how it shows off the herringbone-like pattern.

Modern Bird Quilt-3

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Hey There Cupcake! Sep 29, 2014
Hey There Cupcake Quilt-1

A friend of mine owns a bakery, and recently had their first baby! What better gift to give a baker's baby daughter than a cupcake quilt!?

Hey There Cupcake Quilt-3

I used vintage sheets for all the prints-- they were so...

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Scrappy Bits Applique Blog Tour -- Last Stop + Giveaway! Aug 21, 2014

This is the last stop of the Scrappy Bits Applique blog tour! It's been a blast, and thank you to all of you who followed along and entered the giveaways! Thank you also for all your kind words...

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Scrappy Bits Applique Blog Tour! Aug 13, 2014
Around the World Quilt - Scrappy Bits Applique by Shannon Brinkley

Yesterday C&T Publishing kicked off the Scrappy Bits Applique Blog Tour! We have a great line up, and I know it will be lots of fun! At each stop, we will be sharing a little more about the...

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Kraken Quilt Jul 03, 2014
Kraken Quilt

 

This fellow was a lot of fun to make. I definitely want to make him again and play with the pattern a bit. Perhaps I'll have him top-sizing a boat! He should probably look a bit more...

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Tamed Fox Quilt Jun 18, 2014
Fox Quilt from Book

 

One of the quilt patterns appearing in my upcoming book that I'm most excited about is my Tamed Fox Quilt. The pattern (like all those in the book) includes a pull-out template,...

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Quilted Geometric Throw Pillows Jun 16, 2014

Geometric PillowsMy living room needed a good sprucing up, so I whipped up these quilted geometric throw pillows! I was inspired by the pillows Elizabeth Hartman made a few years ago. I...

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