Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

25 Jun

Quilters’ Companion: Sparkle Charm Quilt

June 25, 2015
Posted by Sharon
charm square quilt, quilters companion magazine
5 comments

Almost a year ago, the editor of Quilters' Companion magazine (based in Australia) asked if I would be interested in creating a quilt for their issue on using Pre-Cut Fabrics. I was totally blown...

23 Jun

Aviatrix Medallion Quilt, Work in progress

Aviatrix Quilt: A Checker Border

June 23, 2015
Posted by Sharon
Aviatrix Medallion quilt, modern medallion quilt, scrappy pieced border on quilt
7 comments

I have been back at work on my Aviatrix medallion quilt...and challenging my quilt math skills! After the X and Plus block border, my quilt was kind of an odd size (I haven't followed...

20 Jun

Sponsors, Work in progress

Quilts: What’s New and Next

June 20, 2015
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, Kona cotton solids, Stash Modern Fabrics
5 comments

Although I haven't quite caught up on all my quilts in progress (that will probably never happen!), I have been having a bit of fun recently with color. Beth, the owner of Stash Fabrics,...

14 Jun

Gossamer Quilt

New Pattern Now Available: Gossamer Quilt

June 14, 2015
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, Gossamer quilt, low volume fabric quilt
5 comments

The summer heat is here and we are ready to head inside for some quality sewing time: try a new quilting pattern to show off your favorite prints paired with beautiful, vibrant solid colors. Gossamer was...

11 Jun

Fabric, Quilting Interest

For the Love of Fabric: Happy Home

June 11, 2015
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, choosing fabric for quilt
3 comments

Earlier this spring, when Art Gallery Fabrics started previewing their new collections for Market in Minneapolis, I knew immediately that I wanted to make a quilt with "Happy Home" by Caroline Hulse (SewCaroline). The...

07 Jun

Giveaway, Quilting Interest

Skopelos Fabric and Pattern Giveaway!

June 15, 2015
Posted by Sharon
Jumping Jacks quilt, Quilting Giveaway, scrap quilt, Skopelos fabric
57 comments

Last month I had the opportunity to sew with this beautiful new fabric collection by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, Skopelos. For the blog tour to roll out the collection and give some...

04 Jun

Curved PIecing, Eclipse Quilt, Finished Quilts

Finally Finished: Mini Eclipse Quilt

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
curved piecing quilt, Eclipse Quilt pattern, modern mini quilt
8 comments

The last couple weeks, I have written about working on this little quilt as my "Quilt in Progress", so I am happy to finally have it finished! This is a miniature (about 30" square)...

01 Jun

Published Work, Quilting Interest, Spectrum Quilt

Quilt Now issue 11, Featuring “Spectrum” Quilt

June 1, 2015
Posted by Sharon
beginner quilt, Quilt Now magazine, Simple modern patchwork
3 comments

It seems like so many quilts have come to fruition in the last couple of months! I have had so many new patterns to share with you all at once, but let me assure you...

27 May

Quilting Interest, Work in progress

Quilts in Progress: Making Strides

Last week I wrote about my first experience at Quilt Market in Minneapolis and some of the projects I felt inspired to get finished up soon. Well, despite being away more than home the...

22 May

Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Published Work, Whimsy Garden

New! Whimsy Garden Quilt

May 29, 2015
Posted by Sharon
curved piecing quilt, modern patchwork and applique, Quilter's Companion, Whimsy Garden quilt
11 comments

I love this quilt! (I hope it's okay to say that about my own creation). I made this one last fall and it is so exciting to finally share the finished quilt, published this...

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