Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

How to Mix Prints in your Quilts -- The "Bette Midler Print" Technique Apr 23, 2019

Have you ever found a really fabulous print in the store and bought it right away, only to take it home and never use it because you can't figure out what to pair it with?

This is a super common prob...

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Matchstick Applique -- the quickest method ever! Mar 26, 2019

Looking for a project that is really interesting and fun but also quick and easy??

I have a sneaky trick for you! It is the Matchstick Appliqué method!

There are lots of different finishing option...

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Quilts for Travel Lovers Mar 19, 2019

My husband and I LOVE traveling. It's essential to us. 

I used to daydream that I was a gypsy traveling through Europe, making a living by tap dancing on the street. But I digress...

So when I start...

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How to Add a Pop of Color to your Quilt: Part 1 Jan 10, 2018
One of my favorite fabric palette tricks I have in my belt is the POP of color! 
 
Adding a pop of color to your otherwise monochromatic (one colored) quilt can instantly add a lot of interest.
 
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Tea Towels / Napkin DIY Nov 06, 2017
 
Shannon Brinkley Studio is completely powered by tea. I drink it all day long. I have dozens of different teas to choose from and so many beautiful mugs -- I'm a sucker for a beautiful mug, they ...
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Color Confidence for Quilters Part 6: What is Value? Aug 01, 2017

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...

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Color Confidence for Quilters-- Part 2: Monochromatic Color Palettes May 31, 2017

I teach workshops all over the U.S. and hear over and over from quilters that they struggle knowing what colors go together. They struggle to pull a color palette for a project and often only feel con...

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Easiest Appliqué -- the "Magic Design Transfer" method Apr 11, 2017

This is my FAVORITE way to do simple, raw-edge appliqué. It is super fast, totally simple, and you will never have to reverse your image again! Take your appliqué design from paper to fabric in seco...

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Free Lettering Applique Pattern Mar 28, 2017

Free Lettering Pattern shannon-brinkley.com

I love incorporating text into quilts. From a simple monogram to your favorite quote or poem, text can be a stunning design element.

                                     Get Your Free Lettering Pat...

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