Tutorials – Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

18 Mar

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

New YouTube: Curvy Scrap Quilt Blocks

March 17, 2024
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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...

25 Aug

Classic Curves Ruler, Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Curved Piecing, Free Quilt Patterns, Using the CCRuler, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

Easy Curved Piecing Quilt Video Tutorial

September 13, 2023
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New video on Color Girl YouTube! I have to tell you, this quilt is seriously cute and seriously easy to sew. I can't wait to see what you make! Last month, I hosted the first...

04 Mar

Piecing Half-Square Trangles, Tutorials, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

It’s All About the Triangle

April 4, 2023
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Half Square Triangle quilts, how to calculate half square triangle size, how to sew HSTs, how to sew triangles, how to use scraps for quilt, scrap quilt tutorial
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Sometimes the most basic things are the best: half square triangles are the building blocks for countless classic quilt blocks, they stand on their own beautifully, all lined up like soldiers or organized into...

09 Oct

Applique, Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020, Tutorials, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

New Video! Making a Dresden Plate Quilt Block

January 26, 2024
Posted by Sharon
Dresden plate quilt pattern, dresden quilt, how to appliqué quilt block, how to machine applique, how to sew Dresden quilt, sewing machine applique
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It's here! The traditional and forever favorite Dresden plate is frequently on quilters' must-make list. I'm super proud of the latest video to hit Color Girl YouTube that's all about how to sew these...

25 Sep

Quilting Interest, Tutorials, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

Now On CG YouTube: Basting Tutorial

February 6, 2021
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basic quilting skills, how to baste a quilt sandwich, how to baste quilts, quilting on youtube, spray baste quilt
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I've had a list of beginner quilting videos I want to get done and up on Color Girl You Tube. This week, we can check basting off that list! In this video I'll show...

18 Sep

Pattern Corrections, Pattern Variations and Hacks, Quilting Interest, Tutorials

Pattern Hack: Sunbeam Variation

August 11, 2023
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Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing quilt, Dresden style quilt, fan quilt, Sunbeam Quilt
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Have you started your Sunbeam quilt yet? I can't wait to see what you all do with this cheerful pattern. Today, I want to share a variation I made on the design and tell...

14 Sep

Quilting, Quilting Interest, Where I Sew, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

New on Color Girl YouTube: Pressing

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
Color Girl YouTube, Oliso iron, pressing tutorial, Quilters tutorial, Wool pressing mat
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I know we all joke that quilters always have an ironing board set up but wear wrinkly clothes. (-: In my case, that's definitely true, BUT, just because the ironing station is not too...

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...

31 Jan

DIY Decorating and Crafts, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Zipper Pouch

Scrappy Zipper Pouch, a tutorial

January 15, 2024
Posted by Sharon
easy zipper purse tutorial, free zipper pouch pattern, how to add zipper, how to make zipper pouch, how to sew zipper on bag, how to sew zipper pouch
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Since I've been on a scrappy tear lately, I wanted to share some scrappy project ideas here. I spent time at the first of the year cleaning up my sewing space and it felt...

03 Jan

Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Tutorials, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

60* Triangle Quilt: Free How-To Video

April 10, 2020
Posted by Sharon
60 degree triangle quilt, easy baby quilt pattern, easy scrap quilt, free baby quilt pattern, free modern quilt pattern, triangle quilt tutorial
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Coming to you today with the quilt version of a New Year's Eve party (-: Now it's a free pattern tutorial on Color Girl YouTube. Hope you enjoy this quilt as much as I do!...

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