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Color Palettes That Refresh Traditional Quilt Blocks

Timeless blocks, made fresh with simple color choices

Choosing fabric shouldn’t feel overwhelming. This free, beginner-friendly guide shares five reliable color palette ideas that help traditional quilt blocks feel intentional, balanced, and current—without complicated rules.

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If you’ve ever:

Loved a traditional block but felt unsure about fabric choices
Worried your quilt might look too busy or too flat
Second-guessed color decisions halfway through a project

You’re not alone.

Color plays a huge role in how a quilt feels—but it doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective

Five tried-and-true color palettes that work beautifully with traditional blocks

Simple explanations for why each palette works
Suggestions for which blocks and layouts each palette suits best
Easy ideas you can use as-is or adapt to your own fabric stash

This guide is designed to give you confidence and clarity, not more rules to memorize.

Inside the free guide, you’ll find:

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This guide is perfect for you if you:

Enjoy traditional quilt blocks
Want your quilts to feel fresh, not dated
Are newer to color selection—or want a simpler approach
Prefer guidance that’s clear and approachable
Care about how your quilt looks when it’s finished

No advanced skills required.

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These palettes are:

Rooted in traditional quilt design
Beginner-friendly and flexible
Easy to apply to real quilt projects
Designed to support strong block structure

They’re the same kinds of color decisions I use in my own quilt patterns and teaching.

This isn’t a trend report or a theory lesson.

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Hey, I'm Tiffany

I design quilt patterns rooted in traditional blocks and refreshed with a modern sensibility. I believe structure gives us confidence—and thoughtful color choices help quilts feel intentional and personal.

This guide is meant to give you a solid starting point, whether you’re planning your next quilt or just learning to trust your eye.

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