Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

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 be a game-...

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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 unfinished projects, “UFO”s (...

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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 to start or what you’re...

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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 Landsca...

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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 of ar...

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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 you fe...

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Dancing with your Design Wall -- how to create fearlessly Oct 16, 2018

Do you have a hard time getting out of your comfort zone? 

Do you struggle with just "letting go" and seeing what you create?

Have you been curious about improvisational piecing, but have no idea ho...

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