Auditioning fabric before you cut is one of the best ways to avoid disappointment and build confidence in your color choices. From coloring sheets and design wall layouts to scrap-friendly patterns like Supernova Stripes and Celestial Crossing, here are practical ways to test your palette before you dive in.

Shopping for fabric doesn’t have to mean overbuying or filling every shelf. With a few simple strategies, you can shop smarter by filling only the gaps that will actually support your next quilt.

A fabric collection audit can reveal why some palettes sing and others fall flat. Learn to spot gaps, embrace constraints, and spark your next quilt — plus download the free Fabric Color Inventory to help guide your audit.

Neutrals aren’t just background fabrics, they’re powerful tools for shaping balance, rhythm, and mood in quilting. Learn how to choose and use neutrals with intention, whether you’re improv quilting without a pattern, exploring layout ideas, or looking for creative prompts to spark momentum.

From neatly folded stacks to messy piles of scraps, this guide walks you through turning what you have into a color palette that works. Learn how to define your fabric needs, estimate yardage, experiment with color using Adobe Color, and check value so your palette feels intentional and inspiring, whether you’re following a pattern or diving into improv quilting.

Curious about how to use your fabric scraps for improv quilting but don’t know where to start? This post walks you through sorting your scraps by color, a simple, structure-friendly way to spark ideas and build momentum for your next quilt.

If improv quilting feels overwhelming, start with one shape and one row. This post breaks down how simple repetition, subtle rhythm, and row-based layouts can help you build momentum, explore freehand cutting, and shape both your quilt and your creative process.

Feeling overwhelmed picking colors for your improv quilt? You're not alone. In this post, I’m sharing simple, flexible strategies to help you choose fabric with confidence, starting with just two colors and building from there. Whether you’re brand new to improv or just feeling stuck, these tips are here to spark momentum, not perfection.

What happens when you build a quilt from just one shape? Sometimes, the simplest structure is the best way to spark momentum, get you sewing, and unlock your most playful, creative ideas.

Curves can feel intimidating in improv quilting, but they don’t have to be. Learn how to sew them without templates and explore ideas for building your next project around this intentionally imperfect shape.

Feeling overwhelmed by too many improv quilting possibilities? These five simple prompts offer just enough structure to help you get started, without boxing in your creativity. Whether you’re brand new to improv or just need a spark, this list will help you move from stuck to stitching.

Master the art of the classic hourglass quilt with our comprehensive guide, featuring step-by-step instructions and tips.

Master the art of the 4-color classic log cabin block, a balanced design that brings harmony to any quilt.

Learn how to create a timeless courthouse steps block, perfect for traditional quilting or modern pattern variations.