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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Which Colors Go Well Together? May 14, 2019

What color goes well with orange? 

I teach quilters from all over the world and a common struggle is COLOR. What colors go well together? Often quilters will have their typical color palettes that th...

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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 fun app...

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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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Quiet Lamb Apr 19, 2013

Over the next few posts, I will be sharing with you some of the quilts that I made before starting my blog.  

Quiet Lamb

 When my cousin was pregnant with her first baby, I wanted to make her something specia...

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