I love color!!!

I'm only afraid of about a million things, but there is one thing that I have no fear of; and that is COLOR!

Beautiful, glorious color...beautiful colors can bring me to tears, whether it is fabric, flowers, the sky, I just cannot contain my love for it!  I used to drag my children out of the house after a storm to come look at the colors in the sky; sweet little things would come outside, and say "yeah Mom, that is beautiful", "No Mom, we've never seen the sky that color before".  As easily as it comes to me, I know some quilters get stuck on the subject, probably the same way I get stuck when it comes to drawing, or knitting - sadly, neither is my friend.

In my book City Quilts, I spend lots of time talking about color...my editor said it is the heart of the book; I love that she said that. 

Here's a peek at City Play, this quilt uses over 60 fabrics...in little 3 1/2" squares.

 
I've been doing some reading about design aesthetics, and I came across this great information and classroom exercise in regards to color.  I thought I would pass it on for a personal type of study in case any one has color issues and anxieties.

In this paper there is a section that talks about color associations, how we have mood/emotional attachments to particular colors.  They also talk about product brands, how they are colored, and the impact that it creates for us.

All very fascinating stuff...something every quilter could use!

Download DESIGN AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS

I hope you find this helpful!

Cherri

Comments

[Andi]

City Play is looking rather stunning!!!!

[Jackie]

It is just gorgeous. I am anxiously awaiting the release of your book.

[nicolette]

City Play is another fabulous quilt from your hands! I’m a lover of colours too!

Thanks for the card about your book City Quilts, it arrived last Saturday. I’m looking forward to the book!

And thanks for the pdf on design aesthetics considerations.

[Frou]

Oh, another lovely sneak peak - makes me itch for the book!

[Cheryl Arkison]

So far that is my favourite of the City Sneak Peaks you've given us. But it is definitely about the colour!

[Jennifer]

My goodness, that is a beautiful quilt!

[Blankets]

This is truly a stunningly beautiful quilt. I love the combination of the colors which are all very bold.

[Mama Spark]

I always learn new things when I stop by. Thanks for that. Your quilt is gorgeous too!