Color Inspiration
What's a quilt without beautiful color? The videos featured here delve into the fascinating world of color theory. Watch and learn how to incorporate color and value in your quilts and make informed decisions using the color wheel.
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9:28Choosing quilt colors can be one of the most difficult and intimidating processes for quilters, especially if trying to choose colors other than what is shown on a pattern. ZJ Humbach shares several tips for choosing quilt colors and selecting fabrics that can help the whole process go smoother and be more enjoyable. Fabric Selection
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10:49Picking out fabric and deciding on a design can be the hardest part of quilting. ZJ Humbach gives you tips for how to combine and rearrange different fabrics and quilt design elements to achieve the perfect end result. Fabrics Quilts begin with fabric. ZJ shows how to begin by selecting one fabric you like and
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11:22Ombre means having different shades and tints of colors blend seamlessly into one another. So what is ombre fabric and how do you use it in a quilt design? Laura Roberts explains how ombre fabric is made and gives you tips for incorporating it into your next quilt design. Ombre Fabric There are many different
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6:02If you’ve been quilting for a long time it can be hard to continually come up with new ideas. ZJ Humbach shares some of her tips for finding new quilt inspiration. Learn Something New Many people have a favorite quilting technique they like to use or even a favorite block they like to make. While
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6:08Contrasting colors can help add additional design elements to a quilt. Heather Thomas shows you how to add contrasting thread to a quilt in ways that complement the overall design. Quilting Colors When it comes to quilting, more often than not, the thread color used will match the main background color of a quilt. This
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3:04Tetrads contain two pairs of direct compliments, so they can provide a lot of contrast in your quilts. Heather Thomas shows us how to use a tetrad color wheel to find different combinations of tetrad colors, and how you can incorporate the colors into your next quilting project.
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2:58Working with monochromatic colors is a great way to learn more about how to use different colors in your quilts. Heather Thomas shows us how to use a color wheel and other color tools to choose the right fabrics and colors. Learn how important it is to have a variety of visual textures and fabrics,
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4:04Complimentary color schemes are a great way to make dynamic quilts! Heather Thomas uses the painter’s primary color wheel to show how the different colors are used in various quilt samples. Learn how to use direct complimentary colors in your quilt designs today!
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16:21Sometimes you need to let go of your precision and accuracy, and remember that quilting should be fun! Watch as Sherri Driver shares some projects with you that have broken the “quilting rules” and really explored the quilter’s creativity. Get some ideas on how you can create your next project by going outside of the
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