Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

09 Jul

Finished Quilts, Giveaway, Quilting Interest

Flowers of Windsor Garden + fabric giveaway!

November 7, 2018
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing modern quilt, Orange peel quilt design, Windsor Garden Fabrics
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This week is my turn on the blog tour to showcase the new collection, Windsor Garden, by Kelly Parker Smith for Sweet Bee Fabric Company. It's always fun to discover (or be introduced to)...

05 Jul

Quilting Interest, teaching

Oh, Sew Fun! Indiana Guild Workshop

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
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For an introvert like me, teaching and speaking to groups ought to be scary as all get out. Maybe it's because I love quilting so much, but I never get nervous about talking, teaching...

30 Jun

Quilting Interest

Last Finish: Clearing the Slate almost

June 30, 2018
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Okay, where did June go? I fully admit I had planned and hoped to get way more accomplished this month, but boy, am I glad we had the Color Girl Challenge to keep me...

26 Jun

Quilting Interest

Color Girl Challenge Roundup + Giveaway

June 26, 2018
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, Modern Medallion quilt pattern, Pixie Medallion quilt, Pixie Quilt Along
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How did June go by so fast?! How did we do on our challenge to finish up quilts-in-progress this month? Last week I told you about finishing one on my list. Today I have...

22 Jun

Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

When You Think it Can’t Get More Colorful…

June 19, 2018
Posted by Sharon
Alison Glass fabrics, Classic Curves Ruler, modern curved piecing
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For those of you following and participating in the Color Girl Challenge this month, here is an update! One of my projects I set out to finish this month can now be moved to...

19 Jun

all about you, Quilting Interest

Polka Dot Bikini…Quilts to Inspire

January 15, 2024
Posted by Sharon
modern curved piecing, modern quilt design, polka dot bikini quilt, wedding ring quilt
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The double wedding ring quilt is arguably the most recognizable traditional quilt design. It's also one that many quilters aspire to sew. The Polka Dot Bikini quilt has that classic patchwork ring look, but...

15 Jun

Announcements, Polka Dot Bikini, Polka Dot Bikini QAL

A Modern Classic…New and Improved!

June 12, 2018
Posted by Sharon
curved piece modern quilting, curved piecing, double wedding ring style quilt pattern, modern quilting, Polka Dot Bikini Quilt pattern
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The Polka Dot Bikini quilt pattern was among the first produced here at Color Girl and has been a best seller for several years. With the new Tula Pink polka dots and stripes fabrics...

12 Jun

Announcements, Quilting Interest

Quilt Retreats are the BEST! Want to Join Me?

June 8, 2018
Posted by Sharon
Open sewing getaway, Quilting retreats, Quilting trip retreat
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Calling all of my quilting friends in the lower Great Lakes, Eastern Mid-West region! Just three more months until the most fun weekend of the year: Lakeside Sewing Retreat. If you haven't already signed...

08 Jun

Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

The Song of Sirena, A Finished Quilt!

June 8, 2018
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, curved piecing a half circle, Mermaid theme quilt
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This month is all about finishing our projects, right? Well, I am super happy to finally share a quilt I finished (even though it was last month) to be displayed at Quilt Market in...

06 Jun

Finished Quilts, Indigo Quilt, Quilting Interest

Sew Inspiring! Indigo Pattern + Sweetwater Fabrics

June 6, 2018
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing quilt, Indigo quilt pattern, moda fabrics
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Any Sweetwater fabrics fans out there? I have enjoyed the prints by these talented designers for many years. They are pretty much tops at classics like checks, dots, retro florals and themed illustrations. The...

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