Colorful member makes are taking shape in our Aurora Block of the Month program. I’m excited to show you all the members’ versions busting out the color! And not just color. Finishes, too! Colorful Finishes Maureen P.’s Solstice BOM started with colorful inspiration. Then, she translated the palette onto her coloring page. Playing with a set of finished blocks is…
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Colorful Member Makes Take Shape
Radial Design Quilt Ideas and Techniques
Radial design quilts have huge dazzle potential. Learn more about working with these designs, especially using symmetrical radial balance, and make beautiful quilts. I’ve got plenty of inspiration from our Make Modern Triangles members below. Key Highlights Introduction In this blog, I’m sharing how radial design principles work in quilts, and how to create visual balance with color, shapes and…
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Beginner’s Guide to Quilt Photography Basics
Learn quilt photography basics to showcase your quilt’s colors, design and details. In this post I’m sharing how to take your photos from so-so to sensational with basic technical skills and your creativity. KEY HIGHLIGHTS IMPROVE YOUR QUILT PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS Has this happened to you? My quilt photos seldom looked like the real-life version. After carefully choosing the color palette,…
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Making Quilt Blocks and Taking Stock
Making quilt blocks is a lot like a puzzle – with more instructions! In this post I’m sharing the Make Modern Triangles member makes slideshow from April which look like puzzles in progress. Bright, bold and a few sublime beauties. And boy, are they stocking up! Do you enjoy puzzling fabric pieces together? And the triumphant “ta da!” when you…
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Choose Easy Analogous Color Combinations for Quilts
Choose easy analogous color combinations for quilts – a simple method for choosing three-color harmonies with visually stunning results. This foolproof color scheme makes color easy. I will show you lots of inspiration and simple lessons on how to use the “3-color wonder” in your quilts. In this post I’ll show you how to: I’ll start with the basics then…
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