Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

An eye for color is something you can Grow and Develop Jul 03, 2018

I teach workshops all over the country and I've noticed so many of my students struggling with -- color. Most quilters haven't taken a ton of art classes and, in turn, often lack confidence in their c...

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 ...

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 ...

How to Use Warm and Cool colors in your Quilt Apr 03, 2018

One of my favorite tools that I keep in my fabric selecting toolbox is-- temperature!

A color can be described as warm or cool. Generally, yellows, oranges, and reds are considered warm, while bl...

How to Brighten up a Dull Color Palette Mar 28, 2018

Have you ever been making a quilt, and while you're loving the fabrics you've chosen, the overall palette is looking a little dull?

This happened to me while I was making this London Skyline quil...

Choosing the Perfect Ground Fabric for MAXIMUM Impact Mar 21, 2018

I wanted to share with you one of my favorite tricks for showcasing the focal point in a quilt.

Let's say you've just made a gorgeous appliqué piece and you're trying to choose a background fabric th...

How to add Pops of Color to your Quilt: Part 3 Jan 23, 2018

Have you ever been pulling fabric for a quilt, and thought, how can I make this look more interesting?

One of my favorite ways to make a color palette instantly more interesting is to add a P

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How to Add Pops of Color to your Quilt: Part 2 Jan 16, 2018

I travel all over the country teaching, and a question I get asked a lot is HOW do I add a pop of color to my quilt? How do I know which color to choose for the pop?

I LOVE adding a pop of

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