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Lucky quilt pattern by Sharon McConnell using Sketchbook fabrics by Art Gallery Fabrics
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30 Jul
Finished Quilts, Lucky Quilt, Quilting Interest

The Sketchbook Lucky Baby Quilt

  • July 30, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Art Gallery Fabrics, beginner quilt pattern, easy quilt pattern with stars, modern patchwork quilt
  • 1 comment
I recently released a brand new quilt pattern called Lucky. This sweet design is so much fun and simple to sew...it is perfect for any occasion. Today I want to share a baby size Lucky...

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Hexagons and stars quilt by Sharon McConnell with Moda Fabrics by Kate Spain
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20 Jul
Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

Finished Top: Hexagons and Stars, Oh my!

  • July 20, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Hexagon quilt, Kate Spain fabrics, moda fabrics, modern patchwork quilt pattern, star quilt
  • 7 comments
I finished another quilt top! I am so enjoying the summer vacation and getting so much time to sew. I told you a little about the start of this quilt last week, and now...

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Grand Canal Fabrics by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics for quilting
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09 Jul
Work in progress

Color, Print, and a New Quilt in Progress

  • July 8, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Grand Canal fabrics, Kate Spain, moda fabrics, triangle quilt
  • 4 comments
Every once in a while (okay, really often), I kind of fall in love with a group of fabrics. When I saw a fat eighth bundle of Kate Spain's brand new fabric collection called...

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Emblem duffel bag with Art Gallery fabrics Canvas
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06 Jul
Sewing

The Time I made a Bag, and Liked it!

  • July 6, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Emblem Duffel bag, handmade duffel bag, home sewn bag
  • 2 comments
I would not consider myself a successful bag (or any 3-dimensional) sewist. BUT...I feel quite inclined to make more bags since I sewed this Emblem Duffel bag. The pattern is by Sara of SewSweetness and...

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Lucky quilt pattern by Sharon McConnell with Art Gallery Fabrics, Star scrappy quilt
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02 Jul
Finished Quilts, Lucky Quilt

A Brand New *Lucky* Quilt

  • July 18, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • beginner quilt pattern, Lucky Quilt, modern quilt pattern, star patchwork quilt
  • 6 comments
I have a brand new quilt to show you! This is called Lucky...my take on the classic stars that we all love in an Irish Chain style setting. The pattern is now available in...

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Trillium quilt by Sharon McConnell, hexagons and triangles, modern patchwork quilt
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25 Jun
Favorites, Trillium Quilt

Finally Finished Quilt: Trillium

  • June 24, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Art Gallery Fabrics, Aurifil Thread, Hexagon quilt, modern patchwork quilt, Trillium quilt
  • 5 comments
In my quest for finishing, I am super excited to show you my latest quilt, Trillium! I pieced the top for this one during the winter but just got it quilted (by Darby of...

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Hula Girl quilt patternBeginner paper foundation pieced quilt pattern with low volume fabrics and scraps
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22 Jun
Hula Girl, Quilting Interest

The “new” Hula Girl Quilt Pattern

  • June 22, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • how to paper piece, Hula Girl quilt pattern, low volume scrappy quilt, modern wedding ring quilt
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At the beginning of June, I made a goal to get some projects finished, and one of those was revisiting my Hula Girl pattern to update and convert the pdf pattern to print for...

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Lavish fabrics by Katarina Rocella for Art Gallery Fabrics
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05 Jun
Fabric

For the Love of Fabric: Lavish

  • June 5, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Art Gallery Fabrics, choosing fabric for quilt, fabric, Lavish fabrics by Katarina Roccella, what goes with what
  • 2 comments
Last week I told you about a quilt top I just finished using primarily the new Lavish collection fabrics (see it here). This week I want to tell you a little more about the...

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Festival quilt pattern, scrappy modern patchwork quilt by Sharon McConnell
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01 Jun
Festival Quilt, Quilting Interest

June is for Finishing: Hexagons!

  • June 1, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Art Gallery Fabrics, hexagon quilts, modern patchwork quilts with hexagons, triangle quilts
  • 3 comments
Periodically I like to take a breather from starting new projects and really focus on wrapping up some older Quilts in Progress. I think June is a good opportunity to do this, since I...

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Summer Bloom quilt by Sharon McConnell with Art Gallery Fabrics
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28 May
Quilting Interest, Summer Bloom

Finished Quilt Top! Sew Fun Curves

  • May 29, 2016
  • Posted by Sharon
  • Art Gallery Fabrics, curved piecing quilt, modern patchwork quilt, Summer Bloom Quilt
  • 14 comments
Cue the trumpets: I finished my latest quilt in progress (the top, at least)! I have had so much fun with piecing this quilt. I set out to make something completely new and unique...

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