TAKING TIME TO PLAN FOR PROGRESS The quilting universe refreshes itself every January with new quilt BOM programs. Whether you’re customizing a design with your own colors and fabrics, giving yourself some “me sew time” with a special project, or just intrigued by a fresh, modern design to try, quilters gather with like-minded makers to share and learn. But the…
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Quilt BOM Programs Sparkle in January!
Color Palettes: Start With a Favorite Fabric
CHoosing color palettes is easier ALONGSIDE a favorite fabric Our Playful Color Quilt Guild members challenged themselves to see colors better by sampling a favorite fabrics’ color palettes. They gathered favorite print fabrics and their color chips. Using a playful, experimental approach, members discovered a new way to build a color palette. Selecting fabrics is an easier task when working…
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What Are Color Harmonies?
Color harmonies are Like a chorus, where Colors SING NOTES together in Perfect pitch. When your quilts lack color harmonies, it’s like a four-part, out-of-tune rendition of Row Row Row Your Boat at summer camp. You know when it sounds bad, but which campers are croaking off key?! We’ve all done it. Like sewing a bunch of quilt blocks and…
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Best Storage Containers for Organizing Color Chips
Storage containers are a quilter’s catnip. Do you thrill over the PERFECT CONTAINER for quilty things?! YES! Using the best storage container for your color chips makes it easier to use them. Like a custom closet for clothing, you’re more likely to wear something if you can find it. I’m sharing some easy ideas for storing and organizing your color…
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Color Tools for Color Mastery: The Must-Have List
Color mastery is magical in quilts when it works and it’s all about the color tools. START A QUILT WITH COLOR TOOLS Starting a quilt with must-have color tools makes the process easier, less stressful and way more fun – with the bonus of beautiful quilts! Color doesn’t have to be hard but it often feels that way. Few of…
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