Inspiration For Designing Quilts

To read this original article in its entirety (to get more design ideas), refer to "Inspiration For Designing Quilts".

Designing quilts is a passion for me. My mind is always on the alert for ideas and new quilts. It is something that you make yourself aware of to begin with, then it just happens automatically. Quilt ideas soon begin leaping at you from everywhere and when you see a design and share it with a non-quilter... well, just know that your creativity may go unnoticed, ignored, and under-appreciated!

I moved into my new cottage in early May (quite a downsize!) and I've been going through my storage... sorting items into the "keep" pile, the "donate" pile, and the "sell it" pile. This is quite a monumental task, as I went from 3000 sq. ft. down to 600! I am having to be very, very selective; something that I am definitely not used to.

Well, Monday, I found a rug that I had forgotten I had. I purchased it about five or six years ago with the single thought that this would make the most spectacular pattern for a wallhanging! It is floral (imagine that from me), by nature, with a hummingbird, which simply "looks" like it has the grand potential to become a gorgeous appliqué design. I think it'll be my "next spring" project. This is one of the most difficult aspects of designing for me; thinking that far into the future!

Quilting And Color

SPECIAL NOTE: To appreciate the full value of this article and to completely understand each concept, it is vitally important to view the rich graphics and read the entire article located on Quilting Passion.

What is your first thought when you begin to formulate a plan for a new quilt and get to the color part? If it is one of "Oh, no, how can I make this work!", then this article should provide some useful information for you!

Color can make... or break a quilt, so understanding basic concepts and terms about color, plus the use of a few tools provided can give you a foundation to base your color choices on. This information about color and how it works in the natural world can allow your quilt to become your work of art with a lot less effort than imagined. How? Keep reading!

Terms, or definitions, are necessary in order to better understand and communicate color and color characteristics. This article only includes the basic terms and eliminates the "more-information-than-you-probably-need-at-this-point" definitions that have the distinct possibility of totally confusing the issue.

Topics covered in the original article are:

• COLOR WHEEL
• PRIMARY COLORS
• SECONDARY COLORS
• TERTIARY COLORS
• TINT
• TONE
• HUE
• SHADE
• WARM AND COOL COLORS
• COMPLIMENTARY COLORS
• SPLIT COMPLIMENTARY COLORS
• VALUE
• CHOOSING FABRICS AND COLORS
• SUMMARY

Hopefully, this article will be informative and help you with future color selections!

Comments to the article are definitely appreciated, as are suggestions.

July 2009 "Quilty" Desktop Wallpaper

Do you like to change the desktop wallpaper/background on your computer every once in awhile? Do you get bored with the same old thing? Do you love quilts and/or quilting?

If you answered "yes", then here is a possible solution for you.

Each month, I create a new "quilty" desktop wallpaper that you can use.

Directions are on the Web page so that the process of using it is simple and fast.

July Quilt Desktop Wallpaper

Please let me know what you think of this! Enjoy!

"Backyard Bird Quilts" Book Review

I just finished reviewing a wonderful book by Jodie featuring 18 paper-piecing projects.

If you love birds and quilting, this book is a must-have!

http://quiltingpassion.com/Terry/reviews/br-backyardbirdsquilts.html

Please comment to let me know what you think about this book and/or article? Thank you!

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