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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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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How to add Pops of Color to your Quilt: Part 3 Jan 23, 2018
Have you ever been pulling fabric for a quilt, and thought, how can I make this look more interesting?
 
 
One of my favorite ways to make a color palette instantly more interesting is to add a P
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How to Add Pops of Color to your Quilt: Part 2 Jan 16, 2018
I travel all over the country teaching, and a question I get asked a lot is HOW do I add a pop of color to my quilt? How do I know which color to choose for the pop? 
 
 
 I LOVE adding a pop of
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Blog posts Quick and Easy Quilted Tablet Case Tutorial Aug 02, 2016

This tablet case took me only about an hour or so to make-- super fast and so cute! I love these as gifts too-- you could also change the size and make it a laptop case or multi-purpose pouch. All of ...

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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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