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Gemini Season: A palette, a playlist, and free digital downloads

Posted by Anna Friss


The Zollie Zodiac Palette Series is our year-long journey that celebrates the energy, characteristics, and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, enjoy a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today on the blog, we're exploring the colors of Gemini season.

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How to Finally Use That Fabric You've Been Avoiding - with Palette Scout!

Posted by Susie Martinez


There's a specific kind of paralysis that comes with a fabric you love but can't commit to. You know it belongs in something beautiful, you just don't know what. For me, that fabric is a Rifle Paper Company x Cotton + Steel print from 2018. (Yes, 2018. I know.) I love it. But every time I've pulled it out, I've put it right back. I couldn't figure out what to pair it with. So I finally decided to stop avoiding it and actually commit to a palette.

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Five Teal Color Palettes to Spark Inspiration

Posted by Anna Friss


Serene and luminous, Ocean 2, our 2026 Color of the Year, is a teal that feels like a deep breath of fresh air. In this blog post, we're exploring five real-world palettes that incorporate this hue. Use these palettes as a jumping off point for your next creative project, or go out scouting with Ocean 2 for your own inspiration!

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From Artwork to Fabric: Building a Quilt Palette with Palette Scout

Posted by Susie Martinez


One of my favorite ways to use Palette Scout is by matching my deck to artwork I love, then applying the palette to something entirely new. This quilt I made for my daughter is the perfect example of how that process works. 

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Capricorn Season: A palette, a playlist, and free digital downloads

Posted by Anna Friss


Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Capricorn season. 

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Sagittarius Season: A palette, a playlist, and free digital downloads

Posted by Anna Friss


Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy, characteristics, and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Sagittarius season. 

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How To Pick Colors for Papercraft With Confidence Using Palette Scout

Posted by Zollie Makes


Today we’re thrilled to welcome guest blogger Linh Van to the Zollie blog! In this blog post, Linh walks us through the process of how she uses Palette Scout to build color palettes for papercrafting. 

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Scorpio Season: A palette, a playlist, and free digital downloads

Posted by Anna Friss


Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy, characteristics, and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Scorpio season. 

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A Knitter’s Guide to Color Blocking with Palette Scout

Posted by Sarah Resnick


Color is at the heart of what makes handknits so personal. Whether it’s a sweater with bold stripes, a soft gradient shawl, or a playful hoodie for a child, the colors you choose set the mood of the finished piece. But picking multiple yarns that truly work together isn’t always easy—especially when a pattern calls for four or more shades. That's where Palette Scout can change the game. In this post, Zollie Creative Director, Grace Casey-Gouin, shares how she used Palette Scout to plan a five-color hoodie for her son, from choosing a pattern to matching the palette with yarns.

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Libra Season: A palette, a playlist, and free digital downloads

Posted by Anna Friss


Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy, characteristics, and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Libra season.

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