Shannon Brinkley Studio Blog

2 Ways to Make your Scrappy Quilt Look Lovely (and NOT like a hot mess) Apr 17, 2018
You know how some scrappy quilts can look super gorgeous and unexpected, while others look like the quilter had a tad too much wine??

Here are a couple fun effects to make your next scrappy quilt look ...
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Violet and Gray: A Cool and Eerie Palette Apr 10, 2018
I love these violets and purples alongside these cool grays. It makes for a stark, almost eerie palette. Perhaps it's only eerie since it is made into a giant octopus... who can say?
 
 
Not all ...
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How to Use Warm and Cool colors in your Quilt Apr 03, 2018
One of my favorite tools that I keep in my fabric selecting toolbox is-- temperature! 
 
A color can be described as warm or cool. Generally, yellows, oranges, and reds are considered warm, while bl...
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How to Brighten up a Dull Color Palette Mar 28, 2018
Have you ever been making a quilt, and while you're loving the fabrics you've chosen, the overall palette is looking a little dull? 
 
This happened to me while I was making this London Skyline quil...
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Windy Poplar Tree Quilt -- simple, but vibrant. Jan 01, 2017

Do you ever wake up one morning with an idea you are crazy excited about? This happened to me one Saturday in 2016. I had lots of productive things planned for the day, but it all went out the window ...

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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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Quick and Easy Sunset Strip Quilt Pattern Mar 31, 2015

This super easy jelly roll quilt top can be whipped up in a couple hours. Add your favorite scrappy applique piece and you've got yourself a totally unique and modern quilt, perfect for those last min...

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Wandering Bear Quilt Oct 23, 2014

I just finished this guy, and I'm a bit smitten...

Wandering Bear Quilt-2

I deconstructed the traditional bear claw quilt block, and arranged them into this wandering path. I was originally planning on just doing a solid...

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Songbird Quilt Oct 15, 2014
Modern Bird Quilt-1

I'm a little in love with this little fellow.

Modern Bird Quilt-2

I echoed the zig-zag for the quilting. It took a lot longer than straight lines, but I really like how it shows off the herringbone-like pattern.

Modern Bird Quilt-3
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Scrappy Bits Applique Blog Tour -- Last Stop + Giveaway! Aug 21, 2014

This is the last stop of the Scrappy Bits Applique blog tour! It's been a blast, and thank you to all of you who followed along and entered the giveaways! Thank you also for all your kind words about ...

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Scrappy Bits Applique Blog Tour! Aug 13, 2014
Around the World Quilt - Scrappy Bits Applique by Shannon Brinkley

Yesterday C&T Publishing kicked off the Scrappy Bits Applique Blog Tour! We have a great line up, and I know it will be lots of fun! At each stop, we will be sharing a little more about the book and...

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