5 Uses of the Ombré Sky Origami Book!

August 27, 2025

When C&T asked if my fabric designs could work as origami paper, I instantly said, “HECK YA!” I imagined how these pretty little squares could inspire all kinds of makers—quilters included.

We teamed up with the talented folks at C&T to turn the entire SKY Ombré and Chalk & Charcoal collections into double-sided sheets, packed into a chunky book of 390 tear-out 6" x 6" papers. Designing it was a total thrill—and collaborating with C&T always is!
Keep reading to see my 5 favorite ways to use SKY Origami Sheets.

Idea 1: Make Origami
Obvious, yes—but SKY’s ombré paper takes it to a whole new level! Each fold reveals surprising color shifts that make dimensional critters and shapes even more fun to create. The book includes 7 origami projects, and the tear-out pages are ready to go.
TIP: Wrap a loose ribbon or old rubber band around the book to keep pages from flying everywhere once you start creating.

Want to try a more advanced origami project? Make the bunny! Youtube instructions here.

Idea 2: Color & Reference Tool
This book is an affordable way to explore color! Tear out pages to play with palette ideas and quickly build dynamic color combos for your next project. It’s also a great reference tool for curating SKY and Chalk & Charcoal fabrics.

Idea 3: Build Color Confidence
I learn best by playing—and this wide range of colors helps me create fresh palettes I wouldn’t normally choose. I can quickly test out combos, like the complementary palette below, and see if the idea excites me enough to try in fabric.
Many quilters cut up Kona color cards to plan, which works too—but these swatches are larger, more affordable, and ready to use straight from the book (no tiny pieces to snip!).
Confession: I’m a color stickler, and yes—printed paper and fabric can vary a bit. But this gives me a strong sense of how a palette might land.

Idea 4: Make a Glorious Mess!
Use the paper for art collaging—blend, highlight, or accent with paint, stamping, or drawing. Tear your favorite sections and layer them into mixed media projects for added texture and color play.
They’re also great for decoupaging onto boxes, furniture, or whatever inspires you. Let loose and have fun!

Idea 5: Card Making
Handmade cards are always cherished—especially now. Send a cheerful note to someone you love, and take a break from your screen while you’re at it! I recommend starting with pre-made card blanks—they look polished and are quick to finish.
Last Saturday, my friend Nicky and I had a “maker’s date” with a table full of craft supplies and a couple of pretty lavender gin and tonics. We spent hours at her dining table playing with these luxe origami papers, cutting, layering, stamping, and marking them up with paint and pens. Total joy (and yes, the G&Ts helped)!

Tip: If you love lavender, get the hand crafted gin from Los Poblanos as your mixer and they have lavender simple syrup which is delicious. For your hands, I love the Lavender Salve. I discovered this charming shop/farm in Santa Fe on my last teaching gig and I am hooked! I have lavender sprigs from my garden to garnish the cocktails and Nicky presented these oceanic, bubbly glasses to enjoy our elixirs! Soo Yummmy.