Ever dump your fabric stash out and feel totally overwhelmed? Here's how to build a quilt color palette without stress — using a simple method that works every time. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: Christen shares her personal process for choosing colors and prints that feel cohesive, creative, and full of joy — even when your stash feels chaotic. This one's for any quilter who’s ever felt stuck at the starting line. 💡 EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:The Anchor fabric method — and why it worksHow to make fabric “auditions” less overwhelmingWhy harmony is better than matching, and how to trust your gutA real-life fabric pull story that shows the process in actionEncouragement for anyone who thinks they “don’t have the eye” 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:What’s your go-to fabric when you’re stuck building a palette? 🧵 JOIN THE STITCH SISTER INNER CIRCLE:Want more support like this in your quilting journey? Our private community of creative women is waiting for you → https://www.stitchsisterinnercircle.com 📚 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:🧵 Longarm Services & Instant Quote → https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting📚 Free Printable: Quilt Care Guide → https://stitch.academy/quilt-care-101☕ Buy Me a Tea → http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting🛍️ Shop My Tools & Workshops → https://ISeeStarsQuilting.com📸 Instagram → http://instagram.com/issq.longarmquilting📌 Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting 00:00 Intro  00:50 Why fabric pulls can feel overwhelming  01:30 The anchor fabric method explained  02:30 Finding supporting fabrics with “vibes”  03:30 How value & scale change everything  04:45 The audition process (and trusting your gut)  06:00 A real-life retro fabric pull story  08:35 Final advice: Trust your eye, not the rules  10:00 A guide for beginner quilters + coupon info  10:30 Recap & permission to *play* with fabric  11:03 Sign-off   #quiltingpodcast #quiltingforbeginners #fabricpull #stitchsisters #colorpalettequilting