Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

How to Create Original Quilts Apr 11, 2019

I speak and teach about color, creativity, and my quilting techniques to quilters from all over the world, and one question I get asked a lot is-- how do you come up with the ideas for all of these...

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How to Combine Applique & Piecing Apr 02, 2019

One of my favorite things about quilting is the freedom to combine different techniques and styles to make something totally new! 

One combination I really enjoy is a pieced background with a...

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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...

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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...

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Animal Quilts -- Inspiration Gallery Mar 12, 2019

One of my favorite types of designs to include in my quilts are ANIMALS!!

I make a lot of baby quilts, and animals are of course, perfect and so fun for a baby quilt.

I've made this deer bust...

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The Fabric that goes with EVERYTHING Mar 05, 2019

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...

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Intro to English Paper Piecing -- (hint: it's easier than it looks!) Feb 12, 2019

"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...

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From Actor to Quilter -- how to trust your intuition with Giuseppe Ribaudo Jan 21, 2019

I'm delighted to introduce you to one of my favorite quilters, Giuseppe Ribaudo. 

Giuseppe Ribaudo (aka Giucy Giuce) is a quilter whose love of fabric was passed on to him from his...

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How to be a Creative Quilter Jan 15, 2019

These are the colors you should use...

This is how you use value in your quilts...

This is how your points have to look...

Binding should be done like this...

You should iron your seams like...

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What is your Creative New Years Resolution? Jan 03, 2019

A new year always brings with it an exciting surge of energy.

Are you feeling it? So much is possible-- there are so many changes you want to make and things you want to try! 

This is when we...

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An Intro to North Country Quilting Dec 18, 2018

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. 

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Fast, Fun, and Versatile: An intro to Broderie Perse Dec 18, 2018

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...

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