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Implementing Elements Using Fabric


Quilting has surely come a long way over the decades. Patchwork, to spins on all types of blockwork; from sew piecing a variety of shapes, to applique, and varying paper-piecing methods.

 In the mix, the interest of design starts to notably kick in with layouts and into forming one's own ideas and choices, following to trickle over into those elements among fabric and of choice, for choosing.

 I've come across a handful of tips and or tutorials for subjects on fabric selecting & quilt color theories, Meanwhile, keep trying to train my eyes for those benefits as I shop! And into spotting my favorite patterns colors towards wonderous venture and adding in those ideas of elements to encourage success. 

 Fabric choices can go and all kinds of directions when faced with the vast isles of those fabric bolts. 

 And since I've begun tilting towards those wondrous and soooo very... interesting kaleidoscope type quilts. You know, those that keep popping up on exploring sources like, Pinterest and Instagram. It's sort of becomes, eye candy, for myself!

 That venue, however, can take on quite a flare among interest, and in turn just for developing for success. Most importantly, I've found considering the right fabric choice through those courses of development can have its own mayhem among the vast collection of fabric and pattern choices.

 Concluding, fabric"elements" are quite important to focus on among choice, as I've moved into those challenging designs among quilt styles. 

Moving from simple fabric patterns and adding paper piecing begins to move the eye and to discover circling fleurs and elements to add and as to enhance a fabric. The by way of its own design becomes important factors in implementing those fabric elements to form. This process can certainly become an art in itself among development.

 So...this is reason enough, as to begin a journal post, 
on the subject of;
Implementing Elements Using Fabric. 


(This colorful fabric sure captured me along with all of its design elements!)

Tooling up for the process.

 Hopefully, in days to come if that does not capture my entire focuses, I'll have plenty of experiences and attempt to share them here along with you... 
Now, let's see!..
 just where did I place 
that duo mirror & readers!


 Tooling up today with
Duo mirror
Paper piecing templates 
Fabric assortment
Scissors, rotary cutter
Cutting board & rulers
Needle & thread
Glue stick
Helpful Links


Enjoy these tips from Jinny Beyer:


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