Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

Inspiration for a Color Palette Mar 30, 2021

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...

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How to Add a Pop of Color Feb 24, 2021

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...

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Print Mixing: How to Mix Wild Prints in your Quilts Feb 10, 2021

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...

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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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The Fabric that goes with EVERYTHING Mar 05, 2019

I get asked by quilters a lot -- how do you know which fabrics to choose for your quilt? 

I have lots of color tools in my toolbox, but one of my very favorites is the MAGIC Monochromatic Print. 

I ...

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Free Lettering Applique Pattern Mar 28, 2017

Free Lettering Pattern shannon-brinkley.com

I love incorporating text into quilts. From a simple monogram to your favorite quote or poem, text can be a stunning design element.

                                     Get Your Free Lettering Pat...

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Hey There Cupcake! Sep 29, 2014
Hey There Cupcake Quilt-1

A friend of mine owns a bakery, and recently had their first baby! What better gift to give a baker's baby daughter than a cupcake quilt!?

Hey There Cupcake Quilt-3

I used vintage sheets for all the prints-- they were so ...

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