In the lead-up to the Jolly Holly Quilt Along starting next week, let’s talk about picking out the fabrics.
This part is super important because it shapes the whole quilting experience, and the fabrics you choose will really impact how the finished quilt looks and feels.
By thinking about things like colors, patterns, and textures, everyone can make smart choices that will make their quilts really pop.
This is your chance to get creative and show off your personal style, so take your time and have fun making your fabric selections for the Jolly Holly Quilt Along!
Watch today’s video to get some tips and inspiration and let’s get this quilting party started!
Practical tips on selecting fabrics
So, when it comes to picking fabrics that go well together, you’ve got a few handy methods to choose from.
Let’s dive into three easy-peasy ways to find fabrics that totally match each other!
To summarise:
- Using fabrics from a single collection:
Fabrics within the same collection often go well together, so you can choose fabrics from one collection to ensure they match. - Considering the fabric color palette:
Use the color palette of a fabric as a guide and select other fabrics that coordinate well with it.
For example, if you have a busy print fabric, you can choose other fabrics with solid colors, tones that match, or less busy prints. This creates a harmonious combination. - Selecting a background fabric:
In most of the quilts I make, I use a unifying background fabric.
My preferred background colors are white and cream. These colors provide “breathing space” in the quilt and make the design stand out.
Using applications to help with color selection
There’s this great tool called Adobe Color that I absolutely love. You can check it out on the video. It lets you create your own color scheme from scratch, or if you’re feeling lazy, you can even upload an image and it’ll generate a color scheme based on the colors in the image. It’s super fun to play around with and try out different color combos!
And if you’re still scratching your head trying to pick a fabric collection, check out some of my favourite designers: Heather Bailey, Bonnie and Camille, Valori Wells, and Jocelyn Proust. Their fabrics are always beautiful.
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QAL details
- Dates: 6th November – 4th December 2024
- Skill level: You’re good to go as a confident beginner!
- Blocks being showcased in video format.
Jolly Holly QAL schedule
November 6: Making a crumb quilted piece.
November 13: Make the Christmas flowers.
November 20: Make the Christmas tree blocks.
December 4: Finish the table runner.
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