Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

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 ...

"There is NO WAY I will ever want to try out English Paper Piecing-- it seems way too confusing and tedious!"

This what I would have said a few months ago, had you asked me... 

But now, I'm a little...

Do you ever get stumped as to how to quilt a top you just finished? I wanted to share with you a spectacular quilting style called North Country Quilting, also known as Durham Quilting. 

 In the l...

I wanted to introduce you to a traditional quilt-making style that is super fast, fun, and can be used is SO many different ways.

In the year 1600, The East India Trade Company was formed and brought...

Hello and Welcome! Or shall I instead say, Aloha and Welina.

Ok, my dear, grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and a good beach novel, because we are traveling to Hawaii!

Each month in the online gui...

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? 

I started noticing a pattern among some of my students-- many were turning their skyline quilt top into a throw pillow! So I thought I'd share a few submitted by some of my students. This project make...

The season for big family meals is approaching! How fun are these personalized family placemats?

These are quick to whip up, and instantly make any table more lovely and welcoming. We love ours ove...