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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:...

17 Apr

Classic Curves Ruler, Fabric, Work in progress

Quilt in Progress: A Joy Ride

April 17, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing quilt, quilt in progress, scrappy quilt, Uppercase fabric
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Spring has sprung, my friends! While I know some of you might still be slightly buried in snow (I'm looking at you, Utah and California --yea for water!), I'm celebrating the arrival of spring and...

13 Sep

Fabric, Finished Quilts, Rise Above Sew Along, September Sewing Spectacular

Finished! Rise Above Quilt

December 17, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Medallion quilt, Rise Above quilt along, Rise Above quilt pattern, sampler quilt, star quilt, Uppercase fabric
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So happy to share (another) finished Rise Above quilt! I made my first version of this pattern last winter as I was filming the video demonstrations and preparing for the quilt along we did...

20 Apr

Fabric, Finished Quilts, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

New Video! Kitty Corner Quilt

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
boy baby quilt, Creative Grids rulers, four point star quilt, Kitty Cornered Ruler, quilting tutorial on youtube
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We all love a star quilt, right? It's such a classic patchwork design and super versatile. I've always liked the four pointed star patterns (Pine Burr is a favorite), so I was excited to find...

17 Feb

Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Fabric, Finished Quilts

Breaking News! A finished quilt

April 5, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Classic curves Quilt, crazy pieced quilt, full circle piecing quilt, modern curved piecing quilt, Uppercase fabric, Windham Fabrics quilt
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I will never complain about getting to make stuff with pretty fabrics, but sometimes it's HARD not to share those projects when I have to wait until fabric hits the market. Today, I get...

05 Feb

Fabric, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest

Kona Color of the Year: Horizon

April 9, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Color of the Year, free quilt pattern, Kona Cotton Horizon, mixing fabrics for quilt
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It's that time of the year! Have you chosen a color of the year for your personal creative works? I always wonder how much the color of the year chosen by groups like Pantone...

10 Jul

Announcements, Fabric

It’s Summer at CG HQ

July 10, 2020
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, fabric shop, quilt in progress, summer quilt shop news, Tula pink
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Hello, Colorful Quilters! July is here and I hope you are all having some time for creativity, color, and fabric fun. I'm popping in to tell you about summer news at Color Girl Quilts. We...

21 Feb

Classic Curves Ruler, Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Curved Piecing, Fabric, Finished Quilts, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Tutorials, Using the CCRuler, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

Video: How to Sew the Mod Shapes Quilt

April 5, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing quilt tutorial, easy modern quilt, free quilting tutorial, How to sew curved seam, how to sew half circle block
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I don't know about you, but I just can't get enough of basic, all-over patterned quilts. Take one or two simple shapes, make them nice and big to show off pretty fabrics, and you...

20 Jan

Announcements, Fabric, Finished Quilts

A More Magical Quilt Kit

January 20, 2020
Posted by Sharon
Figo Fabrics, Hexagon quilt, Magic quilt pattern, quilt kit, six pointed star quilt
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It's so exciting to show you another new quilt! I think you'll fall in love with the Magic pattern all over again. (-: Ever feel like you want to make that beautiful new quilt pattern,...

29 Dec

Fabric, Free Quilt Patterns

Prepare to Be Enchanted freebies included

December 29, 2019
Posted by Sharon
Emerald Green fabric, free quilt patterns, Kona Cottons color of the year, Kona Enchanted
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Maybe it makes me a nerd, but I always enjoy the end of the year announcements of Color of the Year (-: Last year I totally loved Kona's choice of Splash...a pretty, watery blue that...

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