Corsica is a French island situated in the Mediterranean Sea between France and Italy. It proved to be an absolute wonder for hiking, swimming and site-seeing. The impressions of the trip are sure to make their way into my quilts in the years to come.
Read MoreThis work-in-progress is called Collaboration, so named after the Collaboration patchwork group from Positivities quilt which inspired the design. With such a quilt each round of color builds on the one before. They interact with each other in a powerful and sometimes surprising way. The patchwork effect is so different than looking at the fabrics together as simple fabric stack.
Read MoreI took so many photos on my camping trip this summer that I couldn’t share them all with you in that one Expat Chronicles post. I saved a bunch for this follow-up post that were simply inspirational to me. These photos of doors, buildings and art have something in the way of color or shape that tugs at my heart. I hope that they will speak to you as well. Enjoy!
Read MoreNext week the Starbright Stars sew-along begins. I am excited about making another rendition of this quilt - my fifth! I had already decided that I would not sew from scraps. Instead, I plan to create a color scheme from my stash fabrics and make each star from a single print, like my Autumn Fading version from 2018/2019.
Read MoreThis Pas de Deux is all about making connections between the groups. The Checkers group is an easy one for that. I decided to start with pale colors at the top of Checkers because of the pale colors in the HST blocks directly above. The idea to build an ombre blend developed as a way of working toward orange.
Read MoreIs making fabric and color choices taking way too long? When fabric choices feel disjointed color-wise, repeating fabrics and colors will help, but first you need to feel certain about those choices. Here’s how to refine and clarify a color scheme for patchwork.
Read MoreAre you making this quilt for someone in particular or for yourself? I suggest you choose colors that represent aspects about that person or their story. Here are some prompts for inspiration and ideas for Expanding + Editing.
Read MoreThe swatch challenge in this chapter is a particularly good one. On page 42 the challenge starts with choosing one color swatch that particularly appeals to you today. I chose Mauve, which is the warm, dusty purple shown on my page at top left.
Read MoreWelcome to March and the first step in Quilter’s Color Quest! Are your color swatches ready? I think so! I’ve been seeing lots of color chips swirling around Instagram. Let’s start today in Part 1, Understanding Color.
Read MoreThe Quilter’s Field Guide to Color has something quite special tucked in the back of each book. It’s a heavy weight paper rainbow of colors, 150 in all! Where do those colors come from and how can you cut them out? Let’s talk.
Read MoreSlow down a minute, my friend, and ponder with me in color. In January so much seems possible. The new year spreads out before us like an vast canvas, creating space to push the boundaries of our mind. Let’s capture that feeling just a little bit longer, sheltering our dreams like sparks in the night.
Read MoreSlow down a minute, my friend, and ponder with me in color. The warm colors of autumn are gathering in wagons and baskets and hearth. Nature’s bounty glows dusky red, rich purple and and every sticky sweet shade of orange.
Read MoreSlow down a minute, my friend, and ponder with me in color... Let’s take a stroll down a sandy shore. Sunlight is sparkling as each wave crests and sighs. Take a deep breath and dive in to this refreshing aquamarine world. Splash.
Read MoreDid you think I forgot about my book? Nah! I’ve just been a little busy this year. wink. Haven’t we been waiting f.o.r.e.v.e.r? I know, I know! My book is finally going to print and shipping this August. I’m at least as eager as you to hold it in my hands.
Read MoreSlow down a minute, my friend, and ponder with me in color... Let’s weave a story that’s colorful and bright, as joyful as a toddler’s Christmas and cozy as the night.
Read MoreGuess what, friends? Lucky Spool Media has given me the all-clear to talk about my book. Here’s how The Quilter’s Field Guide to Color came to be!
Read MoreHow are you at extremes? I have a feeling my friends would say I'm a little too good at those: extremely focused, extremely adventurous, all-in most of all of the time. But when it comes to color…
Read MoreOooh, I LOVE what you did with this mosaic contest! I knew it was a little more open-ended than usual, and you totally rose to the challenge. So many of you found really unique fabrics…
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