Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog
Every month in the Meander Guild, we "travel" to a different part of the world and learn about the quilt-making style that evolved there. Recently we explored the gorgeous/textured Kanthas of Banglade...
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...
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...

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...
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...

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