Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog
Let's talk PATTERN!!!
We all have those fabrics in our stash. The show stoppers. Those prints that practically jumped off the shelves at the fabric store and into your cart!
They are large in scale,...
Ever find yourself in a color rut?
You find yourself going back to the same type of fabric palette again and again.
One of my favorite ways to get out of a color rut and pull together a palette tha...
Ever planning your fabric for a project and ask yourself:
How can I make this section POP?
Today we're talking about the magic little tool called temperature!
There are warm colors and cool color...
Do you have any fabrics in your stash that are super cute, but you have no idea how to use them?
This is SUPER common. We see these cute, large-scale prints at the fabric shop and just have to have ...
Today I'm going to share one of my favorite methods to add a pop of color to your quilt: it's called the Print Pop!
Let's say you know you want to make a mostly orange quilt, but you want to add a...
I've taught color to thousands of quilters from all around the world, and a common struggle I hear from them is around Print Mixing.
How do you pair different prints from different fabric collection...
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-...
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...
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...
Ever have trouble deciding which colors to use in your quilts? Or get in color ruts and go back to the same color palettes again and again?
I have a fun way for you to get inspiration for a fabric p...
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...