Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

29 Apr

Color Fun: New Essence Quilt Pattern

April 29, 2024
Posted by Sharon
classic curves plus ruler, Curved piecing quilt pattern, modern quilt with curves, ombre fabric quilt
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I don't know if it's an official term, but I was told once that when an artist does something outside of their usual, recognized style, it's called a "departure". I kind of like the...

01 Apr

Curved PIecing, Fabric

Quilt in Progress: Curves AND Squares

April 1, 2024
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, easy curved piecing quilt, granny square quilt, Sweetwater fabric, trip around the world quilt
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I haven't done a quilt in progress post in a while, and I've been working on something so fun, I can't wait until it's finished to share! This quilt combines two of my favorite things:...

18 Mar

Applique, Quilting Interest, Tutorials, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

New YouTube: Curvy Scrap Quilt Blocks

March 17, 2024
Posted by Sharon
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March is sewing month and I was lucky enough to join a group of talented quilty people on YouTube to present a new video tutorial. This is one that's been on my to-do list...

15 Mar

Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

New! Square Off Quilt is not Square

March 15, 2024
Posted by Sharon
baby boy pattern, boy quilt pattern, easy modern quilt, easy patchwork pattern, layer cake quilt, modern baby quilt pattern, scrap quilt pattern
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Happy March! Here's a new quilt coming your way...I have been soooo excited to show you this one. I hope you love it as much as I do! So far, 2024 has been all about...

08 Mar

Quilting Interest

I’m a Convert…to Pre-Cuts!

March 8, 2024
Posted by Sharon
easy quilts for beginners, fat quarter quilt patterns, layer cake quilt patterns, pre cut quilt patterns
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How about you? do you love the look of scrappy quilts with lots of prints and variety mashed up together...but sometimes find it hard to decide what to put together for a harmonious finished...

25 Feb

Quilting Interest

Blessed Heart Pattern and Sew Along

March 3, 2024
Posted by Sharon
easy heart quilt pattern, easy scrap quilt pattern, jelly roll quilt pattern, layer cake quilt pattern
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Happy hearts! The first group of quilters doing the Blessed Heart quilt sew along receive their last step of the pattern tomorrow and we've started to see some fabulous quilts in progress come in. Even...

19 Feb

Giveaway

Flora Roundup and GIVEAWAY

February 19, 2024
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing qult, easy curved piecing quilt pattern, flora quilt pattern
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Oh, happy day! We've been celebrating the new Flora pattern all last week - did you see the ones I posted in different fabric variations? LOVE how cute she looks. Since Flora is such...

12 Feb

Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

Love Scraps, Love Curves: New Flora Pattern

February 12, 2024
Posted by Sharon
classic curves ruler pattern, easy curved piecing quilt, flora quilt pattern, scrap quilt pattern
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It's a great day when we get to see a new quilt pattern! Just in case you thought I'd forgotten all about curves, I'd like to introduce you to Flora. You know I've been crushing...

01 Feb

Free Quilt Patterns

A Month of (Making) Hearts

February 1, 2024
Posted by Sharon
easy scrap quilt pattern, free scrap quilt, heart quilt pattern, layer cake quilt pattern, pieced heart quilt, scrappy heart quilt pattern
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Pull out your scrap bags and let's sew our hearts out! Today is the official introduction of the first in my Stash, Scraps, and Pre-Cuts pattern series: Blessed Heart. This little quilt is an easy...

22 Jan

Quilting Interest

Virtual Quilt Classes: Embrace Your Curves

January 22, 2024
Posted by Sharon
how to use classic curves ruler, learn curved piecing quilts, virtual quilting classes, zoom quilt class
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I mentioned before that I think the best thing I did in 2023 was screw up the courage and figure out the logistics of teaching via Zoom. I LOVE meeting you all in person...

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