C is for Color
Color Theory is a very important element in the art of quilting.
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Here are some of my color tools.
The Quilter's Filed Guide to Color by Rachel Hauser
This colorful theory guide is from one of my favorite quilting blogs,
and
Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool from C&T Publishing
There are many free resources online to learn more about this.
Here are two:
Color Wheel Basics @ We All Sew
and
Color Theory in Fabric @ Quilting Daily
C is for Contrast and Color Value
Color Value is also an important element in quilting
as enough contrast must exist to make the block pattern emerge.
Here is an article on Contrast and Value @ All People Quilt
I love bright colors and textural prints in my quilts.
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Charms are 5" squares of fabrics,
Traditionally, charms were cut from scraps and sewn into quilts
where no two pieces of fabric were the same.
Today fabric manufacturers cut 5" squares of fabric from new collections
and sell them as "Charm Packs"
Click Here for a Brief History of Charm Quilts
Today in the modern quilt world there are many patterns designed
specifically for these packs of 5" squares.
Many are available for free.
Click Here for Free Charm Pack Patterns
This is a Charm Pack quilt for a baby girl that I designed and made with scrap squares for a quilt made for the baby's big sister.
Click Here for this Quilt Story
Click Here my Easy Patchwork Lattice Quilt Tutorial
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C is for Cat
I am a "Crazy Cat Lady Quilter"
These are my three quilty kitties, Katniss, Maestro and Nutmeg.
If you are new to my blog and are interested:
Read Here To Meet My Quilty Kitties
My kitties love to pop up in my blog.
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A lot of C, mastering color is a real challenge for quilters, and artists. Love your cats, too ;))
ReplyDeleteQuilting Patchwork & Appliqué
I thought you would talk about your cats and I was not disappointed. They are adorable. Colour is so important for a quilter and it is so complex sometimes. I still have a lot to learn about it. Thanks for the links. ;^)
ReplyDeleteAhhh la couleur.... Toujours une grande discussion avec mon Dh car nous n avons pas la même perception.. Elles sont splendides avec le printemps qui arrive !
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to mix colours well, but as I'm colour blind it's a vain hope. But I love your kitties :)
ReplyDeleteVisiting from A to Z... AJ Blythe
Your quilt is lovely, so soft and pretty. I use a lot of those color tools, and there are some online resources like Color Seeds. As always seeing the cat crowd is great.
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