Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

How to Create Depth with your Quilting Jun 22, 2021

I know you've been there. You finish a quilt top and are delighted with how it turned out. The next question, of course, is.... well, how should I quilt this?

A lot of quilters bypass this question b...

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Featured Certified Teacher: Janelle Schwartz May 07, 2021

We are so excited to introduce you to one of our talented Certified Teachers, Janelle Schwartz! Janelle is certified to teach Scrappy Applique and currently offers programs and workshops to Quilt Guil...

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A New Home for the Brinkleys! Mar 31, 2021

The Brinkley's have moved from Austin, TX across the country to Northern Virginia! This is where Matt (my husband and business partner) grew up. We moved here to be closer to Matt's parents, and are l...

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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 di...

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DIY Round Pillows -- Small Round Throw Pillows or Large Floor Poufs Oct 25, 2017

I love mixing up the shape of pillows on my couch, and I also love a good floor pillow to instantly make any space cozier. They are great to lean against while reading, take on a picnic, or for your...

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Quilted Throw Pillow Tutorial - Easy Envelope Closure Apr 01, 2015

Quilted throw pillows are a quick and easy way to freshen up a room and add a lot of interest and personality! This pillow took me a couple hours to make, and boy am I in love.

Scrappy Bunny Pillow-2

All of my Applique T...

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