by lsmith | Apr 7, 2026 | Color Theory
You’ve finished the appliqué block. All that cutting and stitching is done. Now you want to show it off with borders and binding — and backing that coordinates with the rest. It doesn’t matter whether this is a mini quilt, runner, pillow, or full bed quilt...
by lsmith | Feb 9, 2026 | Color Theory, seasons
From monochrome to analogous: how placement and concentration change everything In my last post, I’m So Blue, we explored how different blues can shift the mood of a quilt — and how a small pop of complementary or triadic color can gently warm things up. But what if...
by lsmith | Jan 5, 2026 | Color Theory
Color Choices for Winter Whispers When you see blue, how does it make you feel? Calm and cool?Sad?Trusted and protected?Hopeful and healed? Blue carries a wide range of emotions, which is one of the reasons I’m so drawn to it for winter projects. For me, blue...
by lsmith | Jan 1, 2026 | Color Theory
How to keep the same look and feel — even when you change the colors One of the easiest ways to set ourselves up for a quilt we’ll love is to pause and think about color balance before we start stitching. Not in a complicated, abstract color-theory way.And not with...
by lsmith | Jul 24, 2025 | Color Theory, Quilting Tips
There’s something about red that calls to me. It doesn’t whisper. It shouts. It struts into the room in heels and lipstick and dares you to look away. And in quilting? Red doesn’t just sit there—it commands attention – like a Sun King. That’s exactly why I...
by lsmith | Mar 25, 2025 | Color Theory, Quilting Tips
Ever feel like your quilt is missing that something to give it depth, movement, or just a splash of extra wow? That’s where color gradients come in. They help your eye move around so the quilt doesn’t look so – (well how do I put this nicely, I...
