Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

Abandon that Project: How to keep quilting joyful Sep 15, 2020

You know all of those unfinished projects lurking in your cupboard stressing you out? 

 

I think you should abandon at least half of them.

 

Here’s why.

 

I believe...

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Dream Big, Experiment Small Sep 15, 2020

Do you have more than a few unfinished quilt projects?

Do you have so many that it feels a little overwhelming or like you can't move onto a new project? 

If so, this one idea is going to...

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In a Creative Rut? Here's how to get out Sep 02, 2020

Do you feel like you’re in a bit of a creative rut? Or maybe a creative canyon?

 

I’ve been there. Many times. You feel restless, a bit hollow, aimless. You’re not sure where...

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Artist Spotlight Karen Eckmeier: Laid-Back Creativity Aug 26, 2020

In this Spotlight with Karen Eckmeier, teacher, author, and award-winning quilter, we explore her creative process and laid-back approach to the craft.

Karen is most known for her "Accidental...

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Portrait Quilts -- Turn a Photo into a Quilt Apr 21, 2020

Have you ever wanted to turn a photograph into a quilt? 

That's exactly what we've been doing in the Meander Quilt Guild this month!

I started with a photo of my beautiful...

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7 Fabric Palettes for Block of the Month / Sampler Quilts Dec 17, 2019

We are starting our Meander Block of the Month in January, and I cannot wait!

Choosing fabrics for a BOM or sampler project can be a bit tricky. Since there is so much going on with all...

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Natural Fabric Dyeing with Cottons Dec 10, 2019

I've gotten more than a little bit obsessed with Natural Fabric Dyeing. I've been collecting acorns, flowers, and leaves from all over our small town and tossing them in the dye pot to create...

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Bias Tape Applique: "Drawing" on Fabric Oct 29, 2019

I am super excited to share about a method that allows you to "draw on fabric"!

In The Meander Quilt Guild, we explore a new quilt-making style each month and last month, we explored...

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Explore Quilt-Making Styles with The Meander Guild Members Oct 08, 2019

The Meander Quilt Guild is made up of talented quilters from all around the world, with experience levels ranging from newbie-quilters to quilters who've been at it for decades! 

 

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Mosaic Elephant Quilt Oct 08, 2019

I'm delighted to introduce you to this sweet fellow. He's my most recent finish and is currently on his way to a toddler in San Francisco!

I used my Elephant Scrappy Applique Pattern for...

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Create Your Own Inspiration Journal or Moodboard! Sep 24, 2019

Do you feel like you're in a "rut", creatively? Do you feel a little lack-luster, overwhelmed, or uninspired?

If so, I've made something just for you: Awaken Your Creativity. This is a series...

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Put Yourself in the Way of Beauty Sep 19, 2019

Put yourself in the way of beauty.

The author Cheryl Strayed's mother told her this as a girl. What a perfect message to teach your child about life. 

Put yourself in the way of beauty.

Do...

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