Learning to adjust the scale on a pattern is not overly difficult, but it is a challenge to combine a bunch of patterns effectively. I put this class together to practice just that! And what better a way to do it than on a quilt? Another super-fun thing about this class is that you will get to play with and make your very own two-color brushes! I provide a master so that you can simply replace the grain with patterns you already have. Don’t worry! I take you through the whole process step-by-step. I spent months working on this brush!

You will love the fact that you can create these brushes then specify the two colors right on the color wheel. I am demonstrating it using “pressure” as the variable that changes from the primary to the secondary color. I think it will be fun for you to experiment with all the settings, and I give you some tips for doing that throughput the class.

This class, Create a Quilt with 2 Color Pattern Brushes, will show you some of strategies for experimentation, and quick ways to make the brushes from existing or newly created patterns. In the class, I take you from start to finish in creating a full patchwork quilt illustration, notably with stitching details we apply at the end to make it super realistic! The template I provide is all separated out complete with the built-in clipping masks. I use this method to be sure the pattern areas that we’ll be creating are completely editable. The main attraction of this class is definitely creating and using the two-color brushes to create these pattern areas.

In this class I’ll walk you through:

my step-by-step method for creating quick patterns
tips for creating brushes that will co-ordinate well with each other
my workflow for use of layers and other great features like clipping masks
adjusting pattern size (grain), colors, and values to create a pleasing arrangement
methods for keeping the art fully editable for later adjustments and recoloring

If you have a good basic knowledge of Procreate, you’ll be able to go through all the steps really easily. This class will benefit anyone who loves to work with pattern and needs help visualizing how scale and values contribute to the over-all success of a finished quilt (illustration).

The key concepts I will include:

review of my new two-color brush set-up
a look at design and composition when dealing with combined patterns
approaches you can take to stay organized

Even if you are not sure what you will use the finished quilt illustration for, you will get much satisfaction from this project! You will love the new brush ideas I give you in class today. I guarantee you will create something amazing, and it’s so easy , once you get the hang of it!

Intro to Create a Quilt with 2 Color Pattern Brushes

This short intro will give you an overview of the class. I am so excited to introduce you to the two-color brush!

Lesson 1: Inspiration and an Overview of Objectives

In this lesson, I will give an overview of the document set-up, including importing the color palette which I provide. You will also receive an overview of my documents and the template. We look at some inspiration online as well, to get you imagining what you can do.

Lesson 2: Creating the Two-Color Brushes

In this lesson, I will break down the complete process of creating a super quick sketch of a single repeat of a tile pattern. I show you how to create the tile properly so it can be copied and pasted. We go into the brush studio and paste this into the grain category. Once complete, we do a quick test of the brush and I explain what the offset jitter does.

Lesson 3: Let’s Talk About Contrast

Throughout this class, I talk about contrast. I try to vary the value of each pattern as well as color, and I explain how I do this in detail. I also speak to the effect of pattern scale as it applies to our objectives of creating contrast. Having everything work together is your challenge in today’s class.

Lesson 4: Design a Quick and Easy Blender Print

This is the lesson in which I teach you about creating the seamless tile for a super simple blender print. We will use a lino-block tool, which I provide, and we will go through all the steps together. Once complete, we will use the master brush and go through all the steps of testing the repeat in different colors and values.

Lesson 5: Designing a Contrasting Leaf Pattern

In this lesson, I show you my quick and easy method for creating a pretty leaf pattern. I show you all the steps, starting with a pencil sketch. At the end of the lesson, I go right through to filling in all the quilt blocks with color, all the while letting you know what considerations and questions I ask myself.

Lesson 6: Applying All of the Stitched Details

At this stage, we pull our layout together, and I will add the small stitching details that make it work. I use the brushes from the Felt Applique class, and l give you a selection in the resources. This will show you just how fun this part of the process can be and how valuable experimentation will be for you as you are add your own stitching ideas. We end the lesson with a few quick time-lapses of the quilts I have created.

Lesson 7: Debriefing, Mockups and Wrap Up

We will conclude everything in this lesson. I show you a couple of quick mock-ups with the pattern and we end with a chat about next steps.

Concepts covered:

Concepts covered include but are not limited to judging scale and value of combined patterns, Procreate design, Procreate Patterns with brushes, 2 color brushes with a dual brush, layering, creating a quick pattern based on a ceramic tile pattern, Procreate canvas settings, Procreate snapping and guides, the Brush Studio in Procreate, adjusting grain size of brushes, sizing of documents and brushes, compositions with brush stamps, adding texture with brushes, procreate brushes for adding other interesting details, workflow best practices, painting best practice, Procreate composites, techniques with paints and blending, and much more.

You will get the bonus of…

66 minutes of direction from an instructor who has been in graphic design business and education for over 40 years
knowledge of multiple ways to solve each design challenge
an outline, a brush set, color palettes and a re-usable template

Judy Hayes

Alterations and crafting and sewing

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