One Fabric Nation – Color Brigade
Honestly, I Just LOVE everything Jennifer Paganelli does. Her fabric design and color sense really speak to me. Well, serenade me is more like it.
Full, rich, and over the top.
Sheer joy to my soul.
Seriously.
ColorBrigade is a perfect example. Lush florals and highly detailed damask like patterns. And a fun tiled geometric.
Very reminiscent of the fifties.
So for today’s post, I decided to cut up a bunch of 3 1/2″ squares and play with them on the design wall.
So much fun setting up different combinations!
The blocks below are based on a quilt from Kaffe Fassett’s book Heritage Quilts.
The blocks in Kaffe’s book are larger with more rows radiating out, but I just wanted to see how they shaped up and how the colors and patterns played together.
Quite fun!
Check out my Instagram page for the short video I created while playing with them.
And to help celebrate fall’s glorious colors in the northern hemisphere, I thought we should have a little giveaway of Color Brigade courtesy of the wonderful people at Free Spirit Fabrics!
So please leave a comment on this post telling me about some of your current favorite colors right now or your thoughts on Color Brigade itself. I will draw three names next Tuesday, October 18th. Each one of the winners will win one of these little fat quarter bundles below.
Here’s to sweet dreaming in color! (Day or night!)
Keep sewing, keep happy,
Scott
Patty
These fabrics are beautiful. I especially love the floral on an aqua background. Right now I find myself working with a lot of gray fabrics. It is a great neutral.
Cynthia Meredith
Those are such gloriously luscious prints. I love everything teal/aqua/turquoise right now.
Jackie Vrazel Henderson
I love the fact that they are fall colors and still so vibrant! I am currently working with a lot of black and red as I make matching Christmas outfits for seven of my kids but I am looking forward to finishing and moving into fall sewing!
TRISH GILL
I too am a fan of everything JP!! She just can’t get it wrong. I’m loving the greeny blues at the mo! hell what am I saying, I always love the greeny blues, but I’m loving that there is so much at the moment.
Dianne Young
I love the delicious mix of colors for this collection! My favorite color has always been turquoise and I love to feature it with a black background to make it pop!!
Sonya M
I also love everything Jennifer does, and I especially love Color Brigade! I have always been a big fan of the color blue, and navy and aqua are my very favorite shades. Thanks for the fun video… such a fitting song to use!
Lana Manis
I would love a chance to win! I have never used any of Jennifer’s fabrics (yet) and think her use of color and design are wonderful! I hope to make a quilt with her fabrics soon. 🙂
Kate alicea
I love how Jennifer uses bright pinks & blues & greens! Always makes me think of the islands!
sandy riddle
There is nothing as beautiful as JP fabrics and the feel is so amazing….love the colors. I like to mix the colors and make skirts for my grand babes..they love them..the most fashionable 9 year olds….
Connie Teasley
I these fabrics, I need these fabrics! Stunning!
Jane
I can’t say that I really have a favorite color. But I love Jennifer’s fabrics! I have used them for quilts and aprons and totes. They are just joyful! The colors, designs – all work so well together!
Brenda
I love the pink, yellow and blues!
Deb Ollanketo
I’m partial to blue, especially aqua
Mary Etherington
I am not familiar with this designer, Scott, but the fabrics are lovely. Looks like you have a real following! I’d have to go online to find this fabric – I think I will!
Crystal Harrison
That fabric is gorgeous!!!! My current favorites are grays & mustard!
Carolyn
Love all these fabrics. So beautiful.
mrspodge
Thanks for the chance to win some lovely fabric goodies! My current favorite color is teal, because it goes so beautifully with the bright red, orange and yellow Fall colors we’re experiencing in Massachusetts right now. Jennifer Paganelli is my all-time favorite fabric and pattern designer, because I love the colors she uses, and her prints range from softly pretty to wildly retro, and they all seem to coordinate with each other, regardless of which line they are from. I think Color Brigade is perfect for Fall sewing, because I’m seeing a lot of the maroons, yellows, and browns in the changing leaves right now.
Brenda nelson
The blues, greens, and yellows are so rich looking. I want them all!!
Karen
The greens in these fabrics are glorious and all the colors are so rich. I love them all and I need them!
maggie Owen
The cranberry colors are my favorite this time of year! I just purchased a boat load of the Color Brigade, I’d love more!
Maria Losada
I just love light pink, lime green, turquoise and lavander, flowers.
Gail Kent
Any of her colors and prints are amazing. This collection is a good thing for sure.
Heidi Boatman Meeks
My favorite color is pink, BUT, BLUES in fabrics are my fav!! Loving the Color Brigade!!
Michelle P
JP was my first fabric designer crush and still my favorite. Her colors and designs always make me happy.
gussek
That is some really gorgeous fabric. Lately I have been loving gold and rust and burgundy colors. Thanks
Lori
I absolutely love Jennifer Paganelli and her collections! I have been collecting her fabrics for years and have a special “top shelf” where only her stuff goes! The vibrant colors and gorgeous pri to can make the gloomiest rainy day happy! Color brigade shines bright in my collection!
Amanda
I love them all. I think the navy with largr floral is my favorite tho!
Harley Williams
Dark plum and olives are my favorite colors right now! 🙂
Robyn Dixon
Until I retired recently I made children’s clothing and sold on line. Jennifer Paganelli was my favourite designer and anything I made using her fabrics always received favourable comments and sold well. Now I use her designs in my quilt making – such beautiful fabrics. Currently I love aquas mixed with pink, orange or red.
Denise walker
I am big time JP lover and any chance to win more for my addiction is welcome . JP fabrics always reflect happiness with vibrant coordinating designs.
Sheila
I am in love with reach greens, such as olives, emeralds and chartreuse. With pops of turquoise, mustard and plums. Bottom line, I’m a color addict and all of Jennifer’s fabrics set my color loving heart on fire!
Sheila
That is supposed to say rich greens! Ugh!
Betsy
I am loving this collection because the colors are vibrant and strong. I love all tones of oranges and greens
laurahoj
I love pink and orange. Those are my favorites currently. I love Color Brigade and can’t wait to get my hands on some of it! The colors are so rich.
veronica
I simply can’t choose – I too love all of Jennifer’s fabrics!!!! Right now I just finished with some pokemon fabric and next up is priates – my small work from home business is to custom make bunting
Joy Nelson
Thankyou for such a beautiful and generous giveaway. I love bright and rich colours and especially orange, pink and purple, the colours in my hair. These JP fabrics are saturated in strong stunning colours thT they are all to die for…
Judy
Color Brigade is gorgeous the colors are so bright and look beautiful in all the different design blocks you put together.
Kristine Clay
Grays and purples. Love the examples.
Diane Muldoon
this post makes my heart sing with joy….I think I am back into browns after so many years….
Angela
I love ALL of Jennifer’s fabrics! I am especially drawn to the turquoise and periwinkle blues, but, I also really like the minty greens and the bright pinks! Oh, and the golds and yellows!! I guess I just love them all!!!!
Gloria Cotten
I love all of Jennifer Paganelli’s fabric designs. Their rich lushness attracts me every time I see them.I admit to being hesitant to buy them to use in a project. Your blog today has made me ashamed of my cowardice though and I am determined to move out of my comfort zone AGAIN! I do love color so this will be fun! Thanks for the giveaway and the encouragement to try something new!
Rosalia
I am in love with the vivid color scheme the designer has chosen. This is a color combination that I can easily live with!
Pam S
I love the rich colors and complex designs of this collection! Your design wall is looking lusious! My favorite color combination is green and purple and blue, and I saw some swoonworthy combinations of that on your Instagram video. Thanks for the fun!
Pamela Thomas
I love the rich burgundy and flirty pink!
Ginger Marshall
These are beautiful, Scott. I’m not familiar with Jennifer Paganelli’s fabrics, but she has my attention now!
Sara Johnson
I usually am drawn to blues, but I think in this fabric line, the pinks are especially attractive to me. I haven’t been able to purchase any of Jennifer’s fabrics yet, but I have enjoyed using several of her Sis Boom patterns.
Joanne Rush
I am loving mustard at the moment. I would love to win some of your fabric. I see everyone else getting to play with it and I want a turn
Ruth Goodhart
I’m drawn to the turquoise/blue/aqua colors, but honestly I love all the colors in Jennifer’s fabrics. They are so vibrant and cheerful.
Joanne Nichols
Beautiful colors, for my high school sewing club students to work with!
Sian Froud
Absolutely beautiful, so perfectly vibrant! I can think of many delightful things they could be used for!
Marcia Wynes Petty
Right now I am loving the Autumnal colors –adding a splash of turquoise and some pinks. This giveaway would make for some fancy Christmas gifts I’d love to make and, best of all, I have the book already “Happy Home”! 😀
Debra Varney
Oh My I just love the collection of colors…I see hippie sewn things.
Chantelle Walker
i will forever be in love with ALL of JP’s ranges ❤️ especially this one
Debra Lebherz
Oh my I love them all. I can’t decide which one’s, blue-green , florals.. So lovely. Thanks for the chance.
kris
I love a mix of greens as they are some of my favorites.
Rachel
I just love all of these fabrics! So much! I really want to get my hands on that royal blue/dark pink combination. It looks heavenly! 🙂
Joy Clement
I am loving everything about these fabrics! Such happy prints!
Karen Griska
I love JP’s fabrics! I put some in every quilt that I make. Right now I’m liking the warm colors: gold, yellow, pink, orange, red. But my all time favorite is aqua, like the Caribbean Sea. Big florals are wonderful. And classic damask designs too. JP’s fabrics are fresh and new, but they also remind me of being a happy little kid. I can’t wait to use Color Brigade!
Shannon thomsen
Been wearing a lot of yellow recently –I match the neighborhood maple leafs
Anne Haynes McNeill
Would love to win this! Love the prints and many colors.
Alicia
They are all beautiful! I have been really drawn to purples/plums etc recently. I love big florals!
Jennyroo
I am loving plum and turquoise right now, with a light gray as a neutral for balance. Color Brigade is just gorgeous! I love all the bright colours. They would make a perfect quilt top! Thanks for sharing!
chanzy01
Normally I’m drawn to all the warm fall colors of rust, oranges, golds and browns but at this moment I’m liking yellows and grays for some reason. Thanks or the chance.
Julia Yee
The aqua and green shades are beautiful!
Patti Lou
I just so excited finding and being introduced to new sites for my favorite thing in the world to me. Playing with fabrics! Looking forward to reading and seeing more!
Di Wilsey Geer
I have loved the same colors for some time, claret, turquoise, forest green, cobalt blue.
Ali
Rght now, I am loving the magenta, royal blue and yellow. Happy colors to me they are.
Leisa Burrows
My favourite has to big large print purple flowers. I’ve been meaning to make something for myself and i really want to find something soon for our Australian Summer. Any suggestions would be amazing. Good Luck everyone. Would love some fat quarters though
Melissa Allen
Lately, I am really favoring midnight blues and aquas. Thanks for the chance to win some lovely fabrics:)
Ramsey F.
Such gorgeous vibrant colours!
Wendy
Loving grey and wine colors right now, these fabrick are so beautiful!
Audrey
Wow!! Just breathtaking!
SARA PHILLIPS
I’m loving ALL the bright colors! I’ve been using a lot of aqua and purples lately.
Dianna
The fabrics are nothing short of amazingly beautiful! Jennifer has the most delicious combination of colors and florals! Can’t have a favorite as ANY of them would be a cherished quilt in anyone’s home! Love working with beautiful fabrics. Its like bringing in the outdoors!
Christina Skinner
These are so bright and gorgeous! I don’t usually use such bold colors but I have a few patterns in mind for these.
Kerri
Gorgeous colors! My favorites right now are golden mustard tones and charcoal gray. But I’m loving the greens and burgundy in the collection!
Sarah T.
I love how vibrant the colors are. Perfect fall florals and geometrics.
Laura
Beautiful florals!
Debra White
I am loving turquoise, aqua, sage, and dusty pink.
Francinia Flores
I love that the colors are appropriate for autumn and spring. I can’t wait to see how I can incorporate them into my daughter’s dresses!
Rachael W.
Love ALL the colors! Teal, mustard, & Ruby are my favorites right now.
Cindy Dahlgren
These floral are absolutely gorgeous! My favorite colors right now are teal and pink.
Erin waters
Love the bright blues
Heather Brown
Right now I’m so into all the hue variations of Red, White, Blue!!!
Shara Jean Hansen
Im loving greens royals and mustards in boys. For the girls im loving dark teals, royal purples and vibrant cranberries.
Awndrea
I just stumbled onto your site and I’m in love! I love your yellow fabrics and the combos you’ve done with them. I’m now looking at combos to make some Christmas gifts. Thank you for your designs.
Charla Nicholson
I love the floral on navy! I love a dark background that really makes the flowers pop!
Darlene Wehrwein
Love JP! Her floral prints have a vintage flair that I love!
Stephanie Olmsted
I love floral prints. Reds, gray, aqua.
Oakleaf0205@yahoo.com
Love me some JP! Growing up on the same island she did, I can see the colors and designs that she uses for inspiration definitely come from ST. CROIX!
Bethany
Love all of your color combinations but my favorite colors this fall are navy and orange!!!
Pamela Crane
I love bright colors and bold prints-exactly what these are. I wasn’t surprised to see you experimented with Kaffe Fassett patterns and these prints. They remind me of some of his-which are my all time favorites.
Marah Hulse
They are all beautiful! I love vibrant colors and jewel tones.
Marlene Helvey
I am always drawn to these bold, amazing designs by JP. I am also a rabid fan of Kaffe Fassett! I would love to work with these fabrics.
Juanita Wood
I’m all new to working with fabric and quilting but I’m so enjoying the color combinations.
Julie weltch
I love them all!
Melanie
I am pretty smitten right now with jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue…. and I love florals!
Cassandra
I’m loving anything teal/aqua/turquoise.. or giant floral prints! Thank you for this chance!!
Lisa Koon
Gorgeous colors! Lately I’ve been into blues like navy and aqua.
Amy
OMG! Love these!! Pink is and always will be my FAVORITE color!! Turquoise is a super close 2nd! Would LOVE to make something with this fabric!!
Rachel
My favorite colors to use right now are mustard, coral, and navy.
I really love these fabrics!
Lara DeFrisco
With fall in season, I’m in love with mustard and plum combos as well as rich oranges. This time of year is my favorite and this fabric line looks absolutely beautiful!
Heather Cole
Beautiful fabrics! I mostly sew for my 2 year old daughter, and we both love anything floral. No specific colors as long as it has flowers! ♡
Belinda Butler
I can’t get enough florals! That darker blue just speaks to me!
Connie C.
I’m in love, love, love with emerald right now. I’m also partial to tangerine and aqua, too. These fabrics are so gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway!
Gretchen
Flowers, flowers, flowers!! I love the brightness of this collection with the pink peonies as my fav! I think I need a floral quilt just for meeee!
I am in a orange/black/white/teal fabric mode right now, finishing up some Halloween projects!
Scott
YUMMM throwing teal in with the orange and black! Genius!!
Lisa Lawrence
Love!! I’m always a fan of navy, pink, and light blue.
Valerie Brooks
My favorite colors are bold bright colors which is why Jennifer Paganelli is ALWAYS right on point with all of the bold reds and blues and teals! She is my Fav
Brenda nelson
Color brigade is lovely.
Lisa Wilson Grant
So gorgeous I am partial to greens and blues.
barbie
I absolutely adore all the prints !
Vickie
Floral of any sort. Makes my heart glad. This groupping looks outstanding. Good for a fussy cut.
Lyn
I am loving blues, purples and golds!
Trasi
Such inspiring colors! I have been making hot pads with football fabric but can’t wait to start a new quilt
Sara Manning
I love bright colors, so JP speaks to my soul… Right now I am really into oranges and yellows… And pink is always my fav
Sandy W-D
I am new to your sight. I love all the colors but the brighter the better! Was a guest last week when you spoke in Sandpoint. You were the perfect person for me to hear. I always thought I couldnt be a qood quilter because my corners dont always match up. You showing and telling of how you mix things up and shake up the rules, kind of like a rebel, was music to my ears!!!
Melissa Maher
Color that feeds the soul! Thank you for the visual treat. Lately, I have been working with teal, but am also feeling drawn to lush dark florals, such as navy. Oh, and plum!