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08 May

Announcements, Finished Quilts, Paper Piecing

Introducing the Rocky Road Quilt Pattern

May 12, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Color Girl Quilts pattern, easy paper piecing quilt, paper foundation piecing quilt, star quilt pattern
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I was tempted to be my cheesy self and make the title of this post something about the 'flavor of the month' or being 'sweet' but I'm restraining myself. Sometimes the best way to...

31 Aug

Announcements, Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Paper Piecing

Sew a Little Sunbeam! New Pattern

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
12" quilt blocks, Classic Curves Ruler, Curved piecing quilt pattern, paper foundation piecing, quilt, Sunbeam Quilt, Tula Pink colors
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It's here and you are going to LOVE sewing this pretty quilt! The Sunbeam quilt pattern is now available for sale <<here>> at Color Girl Quilts. This quilt has been kind of a departure for...

15 Dec

Aviatrix Medallion Quilt, Paper Piecing, Work in progress

Aviatrix Quilt: the Center Star

January 20, 2015
Posted by Sharon
Aviatrix Medallion quilt, bird in the window quilt, diamond star quilt, star quilt block
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I did it! I finally finished my center star for the Aviatrix medallion quilt. I have to say I really love it, is it okay to say that about your own quilt? I really love...

28 Sep

Giveaway, Paper Piecing, Quilting Interest, Work in progress

A Winner! A Quilt in Progress…

October 1, 2014
Posted by Sharon
modern patchwork, paper piecing, rings quilt, sewtopia
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Popping in with a quick Quilt in Progress show and tell! I have the first row of rings done for my Michael Miller fabrics and Sewtopia Challenge quilt. I am loving the scrappy look...

29 Aug

Finished Quilts, Hula Girl, Paper Piecing, Patchwork

Finished Quilt: Modern Rings

July 10, 2015
Posted by Sharon
low volume fabric, modern ring quilt, paper foundation piecing, patchwork
13 comments

She's finished. I have decided to call this quilt pattern, "Hula Girl". It is a modern paper-foundation pieced version of the classic ring quilt. Look for this pattern in my shop so you can...

26 Aug

Fabric, Paper Piecing, Patchwork, Rocky Road Star Template, Work in progress

Quilts in Progress: Color, Color, Color!

August 27, 2014
Posted by Sharon
modern quilting, paper foundation piecing, scraps, star quilt block
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It is the middle of the week, time to see what we are working on! Starting on the non-quilting front for me: I have become a soccer mom. I spend two nights a week at...

05 Aug

Paper Piecing, Patchwork, Work in progress

Quilt in Progress: Modern Rings

August 6, 2014
Posted by Sharon
low volume fabric quilt, modern ring quilt, patchwork, quilting
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I am finally getting back to finishing this quilt! I started quilting it in early June, only to have my Sashiko machine malfunction. Now, I am unpicking what I did with the Sashiko machine...

29 Jul

Marcelle Medallion QAL, Paper Piecing, Patchwork, Work in progress

Quilt in Progress: Mini Marcelle

July 29, 2014
Posted by Sharon
marcelle medallion quilt, mini quilt, modern quilting, patchwork
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In my quest to spend July on my Works in Progress, I have made a little progress on my Mini Marcelle Medallion quilt. I have added the brick-like rectangle border and the solid fabric...

19 May

Advanced Paper Piecing, Paper Piecing, Rocky Road Star Template

Quilting How To: Paper Piecing with less waste

April 29, 2021
Posted by Sharon
fabulously fast quilting, free quilt tutorials, how to paper piece, paper piece star quilt block, paper piecing tutorial, rocky road star quilt
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Welcome to my stop on the tutorial blog hop organized by Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter! She has a new book out called, "Fabulously Fast Quilts", and had the great idea of collecting...

05 Jan

"No Nipples", Paper Piecing

No More Nipples! a tutorial

December 15, 2014
Posted by Sharon
mariners compass quilt block, paper foundation piecing, sewing points on quilts
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This post is dedicated to showing my technique for preventing those pesky Nipples and keeping points sharp where lots of seams come together. I am using my December compass block to demonstrate. My monthly...

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