Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog
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 be a game-...
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 Grandmother, Dorothy, ta...
Choosing fabrics for a BOM or sampler project can be a bit tricky. Since there is so much going on with all the different blocks, having a cohesive fabric palette brings everything together and helps ...
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 some rea...
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 the design...
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!
One thing we all ...
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 of ar...
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 you fe...
I wanted to give you a sneaky peak at our Sasha quilt pattern. Here is a time lapse of my husband and I fusing the top of this Scrappy Applique pattern, Sasha!
It's so fun to see her come together so...
What colors should I choose for my next quilt? This conundrum is SO common amongst quilters.
A great place to pull inspiration for a fabric palette is through photographs! This can be a subtle way t...
Want to take a quick trip? Grab your passport, let's jump on a virtual plane, and explore how quilting has evolved all around the world!
First stop: Great Britain -- Broderie Perse
In the year 16...
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...