Shannon Brinkley Studio

Stitches Like Snow -- an Introduction to Sashiko

Stitches Like Snow -- an Introduction to Sashiko

In the Winter, Japanese women and girls used to gather around the hearth and practice their needlework. Their running stitches came to be known as Sashiko, meaning "little stabs", and were...

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Stitches Like Snow -- an Introduction to Sashiko

In the Winter, Japanese women and girls used to gather around the hearth and practice their needlework. Their running stitches came to be known as Sashiko, meaning "little stabs", and were...

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Build a subtle color palette that pops!

Build a subtle color palette that pops!

I teach quilters from all over the world and one problem I see them struggling with over and over is -- what fabrics should I choose for my projects?! Whether...

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Build a subtle color palette that pops!

I teach quilters from all over the world and one problem I see them struggling with over and over is -- what fabrics should I choose for my projects?! Whether...

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Fall Fabric Inspiration

Fall Fabric Inspiration

Inspiration for quilt fabric pulls can come from anywhere. A big source of inspiration, for me, is nature. Austin, Tx is gorgeous right now, and while we don't have the...

Fall Fabric Inspiration

Inspiration for quilt fabric pulls can come from anywhere. A big source of inspiration, for me, is nature. Austin, Tx is gorgeous right now, and while we don't have the...

Dancing with your Design Wall -- how to create fearlessly

Dancing with your Design Wall -- how to create ...

Do you have a hard time getting out of your comfort zone?  Do you struggle with just "letting go" and seeing what you create? Have you been curious about improvisational...

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Dancing with your Design Wall -- how to create ...

Do you have a hard time getting out of your comfort zone?  Do you struggle with just "letting go" and seeing what you create? Have you been curious about improvisational...

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What is Your Quilter's Color Style? Take the Quiz!

What is Your Quilter's Color Style? Take the Quiz!

I teach quilters from all over the world and one thing I get asked about over and over is about COLOR! So I decided to make fabric selection a little...

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What is Your Quilter's Color Style? Take the Quiz!

I teach quilters from all over the world and one thing I get asked about over and over is about COLOR! So I decided to make fabric selection a little...

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How to Develop your Own Unique Quilt-making Style

How to Develop your Own Unique Quilt-making Style

How you see the world is 100% unique. You are the only person in all of human history with your very particular collection of experiences, influences, and characteristics. No one...

How to Develop your Own Unique Quilt-making Style

How you see the world is 100% unique. You are the only person in all of human history with your very particular collection of experiences, influences, and characteristics. No one...