Color value is important to quilters, in part because the contrast between fabrics defines our patterns and makes certain elements more noticeable. This easy primer helps you start experimenting with color value in your quilts.

Definition of the term color value. From the quilting glossary at About Quilting.

Definition of the term value, or color value. From the quilting glossary at About Quilting.

Getting Comfortable with Color Value

Here's a simple approach to color value and the color wheel, an approach quilters can use to choose colors that work together in quilts. Our tips will help you take the quilt you see in your mind and stitch it up in cloth.

Learn to make this easy star quilt block pattern, an evening star block with nine patch block centers. This star block is perfect for quilt block swaps, because it's suitable for quilters of every skill level.

Dominant colors are the first colors we notice when we look at a quilt. Color dominance is complex, but there are some methods you can use to help you predict how all of your fabrics will interact with each other.

Learn how to use a color wheel and find out just how important color value is to your quilt design.