They cheated a bit, I think, by choosing TWO colors: a grayish blue called Serenity, and a pleasant pink called Rose Quartz. You can see them both here: http://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2016

More seriously, Debbie, I hope you don’t take my criticism of Marsala too seriously. (I’m not the Color Police!) I entirely agree that “make what you love” is always the best color strategy for a quilter, unless you are making a gift, in which case, you should make what the recipient loves. Thanks for the comment, and happy quilting!

Funny thing about pinterest, here it is 18 months after your post. 🙂

Thanks for the tutorial. Even veterans like me need to be reminded of the basics. Especially with this Postage Stamp I’m working on.

As for color, I LOVE brights and whites. I’ve even made a few. The problem is, they don’t go with my home, a cabin in the mountains of southern California. Even though brights and whites seem great for southern California, with furnishings leaning toward wood, browns, neutrals and rust like my dogs, I have wound up with a closet full of whites and brights ;-). I still enjoy making them though. I’m doing “Spring” by valori wells with whites and red/orange/pink that I love. I recently finished “Confetti” white background with bright triangles sprinkled about. So, I say, make what you love. Your closet will be gorgeous! 😉

So, what’s Pantone’s color for 2016?

You’re so right, Susan. Life forces us to look at enough muddy colors as it is. Why put them in our quilts? Let’s surround ourselves with brights and stripes and polka dots!