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Orange Peel quilt blocks with Cotton and Steel fabrics
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09 Jan
Quilting Interest, Work in progress

Leaders and Enders Quilts

  • January 9, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • basic quilting, leaders and enders quilt, time saving quilt tips
  • 5 comments
I was first introduced to the concept of a "leaders and enders" project by Brenda (of Pink Castle Fabrics), at one the Camp Stitchalot retreats I attended with her. Prior to that, when I...

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For You fabrics by Zen Chic for Moda fabrics
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06 Jan
Fabric, Favorites, Quilting Interest

For the Love of Fabric: “For You”

  • January 6, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • choosing fabric for quilt, For You fabrics by Zen Chic, moda fabrics, what goes with what fabric
  • 3 comments
One of my all time favorite quilting fabric collections is "For You" by designer Brigitte Heitland (Zen Chic) for Moda. These fabrics came out last summer, and I was lucky enough to get a...

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Play Time quilt by Sharon McConnell with Tri-Rec ruler tool by EZ quilting,
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01 Jan
Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

Play Time Quilt Finished!

  • January 1, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • easy kids quilt, easy triangle diamond quilt, Tri Rec tool ruler
  • 11 comments
Last week I showed you this quilt in progress....and I am so happy to have it finished already. I made this quilt to test out the Tri-Rec tool ruler by EZ quilting. The pattern...

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piecing hexagon quilt with Avante Garde fabrics by Art Gallery Fabrics
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19 Dec
Quilting Interest, Work in progress

Quilt in Progress, Avante Garde Hexagons

  • December 19, 2015
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Art Gallery Fabrics, Hexagon quilt, piecing hexagons
  • 6 comments
There is some beautiful new fabric are coming to town! AvantGarde is the brand new collection from Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. If you have been following this blog for long, you probably...

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Imprint fabrics by Katarina Rocella for Art Gallery Fabrics
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15 Dec
Fabric, Quilting Interest

For the Love of Fabric: Imprint

  • December 15, 2015
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Art Gallery Fabrics, mixing fabric prints in quilt, what goes with what fabric
  • 3 comments
I haven't done a lot of fabric shopping lately, but I had to take advantage of some black Friday sales to get some favorites I have been eyeing. The Imprint collection by Katarina Roccella...

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Kohala coast, Big Island of Hawaii
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29 Nov
Quilting Interest, Travel

On the Road: the Colors of Hawaii

  • November 28, 2015
  • Posted by Sharon
  • happy holidays, hawaii vacation
  • 2 comments
As November comes to a close, there is good news here at Color Girl Quilts. I had the wonderful opportunity to spend the week of Thanksgiving with my family in Hawaii, on the Big...

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claribel quilt free pattern by Color Girl quilts for hoffman fabrics
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22 Nov
Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest

Claribel, a Free Quilt Pattern

  • November 22, 2015
  • Posted by Sharon
  • easy patchwork quilt, free quilt pattern, modern traditional quilt
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Happy Sunday! just dropping in to say that I have a new quilt pattern, Claribel, now available. You can download the pattern FREE, courtesy of Hoffman Fabrics (click Here). I designed the Claribel quilt pattern...

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Eclipse quilt by sharon mcconnell using Tula Pink, Carrie Bloodstone and Zen chic fabrics
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11 Nov
Curved PIecing, Eclipse Quilt, Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

Finished Quilt! Eclipse Pattern take 2

  • April 4, 2023
  • Posted by Sharon
  • curved piecing quilt, easy curved piecing quilt pattern, modern patchwork quilt
  • 8 comments
Last weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to go to Sewtopia, a retreat for quilters and sewers, in Portland, Oregon. One of the projects I took with me to finish is my little Eclipse...

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polka dot bikini quilt by Color Girl using kona cotton solids fabrics
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28 Oct
Curved PIecing, Favorites, Quilting Interest

Bloggers’ Quilt Festival! The Little Bikini Quilt

  • October 30, 2015
  • Posted by Sharon
  • modern patchwork quilt, polka dot bikini quilt, wedding ring quilt
  • 3 comments
Twice a year, Amy's Creative Side sponsors a fun, virtual quilt "show" for bloggers. I haven't entered the show in a while, so I thought this year I would add my latest Polka Dot...

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Sparkle quilt pattern, modern patchwork quilt with stars for charm squares
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25 Oct
Quilting Interest, Sparkle Quilt

New Quilt to Make Now! Sparkle Pattern is Here

  • October 25, 2015
  • Posted by Sharon
  • charm square quilt, modern patchwork quilt, Sparkle Quilt pattern
  • 5 comments
I am super excited to finally have the Sparkle quilt pattern available in my shop! Download and start sewing today (-: Sparkle was originally published in Quilters' Companion (in Australia) magazine last June for their...

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