Quilt experiments to help develop color and composition confidence
As quilters, color is one of our biggest tools of the trade. And yet, sometimes we just really don’t know if the colors we’ve chosen “go together” or if the color combination is very interesting. Everybody knows that feeling of looking at a project and thinking that it lacks something, but we can’t quite say what.
Picking Up a Neglected Project
How do you pick up a project you've put aside? It's so easy to abandon projects we haven't looked at in a while. However, if you have some time to dedicate to the project and really want to make progress, here are five tips to get you back on track.
Patchwork Heritage
I'm sharing with you some quilts that are quite ordinary, in a way, but also transcendent, even spiritual, thanks to their ability to communicate and inspire across generations.
The Connection Between Color and Well-being
When you feel that green soothes you or that red excites (or irritates) you, it's not just a feeling. Colors stimulate us, in both positive and negative ways.
Color: prints or solid color fabrics?
Do you prefer prints or solid color fabrics? If you're unsure, one solution is to stick with solid color fabrics and/or blenders where the color appears less uniform because the fabric has a "textured" look.