Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog
I love mixing up the shape of pillows on my couch, and I also love a good floor pillow to instantly make any space cozier. They are great to lean against while reading, take on a picnic, or for your...
I have a secret to tell you.... did you know that there are no right or wrong color combinations? Any color can go with any other color if you make a few adjustments: "Magic Color Dials", if you will,...
Have you ever looked at a quilt top you've assembled and thought, hmmm this is kind of boring... the design doesn't look nearly as interesting as it did on the pattern!
There is a tool that every go...
We can approach color selection from 3 different places: science, inspiration, and/or our gut (or eye).
We might start with the science, for example: "Aqua, turquoise, and gold are analogous colors...
What fabrics should I choose for this quilt? What other colors go with blue? I found this fabulous print that I want to use, but what other fabrics would go with it?? No matter how much I sew, my fabr...
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...
I love incorporating text into quilts. From a simple monogram to your favorite quote or poem, text can be a stunning design element.
