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    • Stitch Sampler 2020
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    • Polka Dot Bikini QAL
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    • Summer Quilt Blockbuster 2013
    • Summer Blockbuster 2014
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  • Tutorials
    • Using the CCRuler
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    • Adding a Hanging Sleeve
    • Beginning Paper Piecing
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    • Circle Applique (by hand)
    • Circle Applique (by machine)
    • Curved Piecing
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    • Piecing Half-Square Trangles
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06 May
Fabric, Flowers

Fabric and Flowers in May

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 4 comments
This is the time of the year when the title of my blog makes sense. I really am spending as much time as I can in my garden as well as sewing.If you were...

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02 May
Patchwork, Polka Dot Bikini, Polka Dot Bikini QAL, Sponsors, Work in progress

Bikini: One Pattern, Three Quilts

  • July 10, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • blue quilt, curved piecing quilt, polka dot bikini quilt, small quilt, wall hanging quilt
  • 13 comments
Welcome to the last check in day of the Polka Dot Bikini Quilt-Along! Of course, I am so happy to finally show you my finished top. I show you some little peeks along the...

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30 Apr
Finished Quilts, Patchwork

Finished Mini Challenge Quilt

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 5 comments
I finished my Timeless Treasures and Dear Stella Challenge quilt! This little cutie is a chubby 20" square, made with only fabrics from those two companies. I posted about my process on this quilt...

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29 Apr
Patchwork, Quilting Interest, Work in progress

Dear Stella/Timeless Treasures Challenge Quilt

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 2 comments
If you are on instagram, you may have seen a bit of buzz about two fabric manufacturers, Dear Stella and Timeless Treasures, sponsoring a mini quilt contest. You can read more about it Here.The...

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27 Apr
Fabric

For the Love of Fabric: “Radiant Orchid”

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 8 comments
Do you know what color I rarely use in my quilts? Purple. I do think purple is beautiful, though. There are so many shades, but I have still found it a bit hard to...

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24 Apr
Announcements, Finished Quilts, Patchwork, Published Work, Quilting Interest, Recommended Reading

My First Publication: Modern Patchwork

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 21 comments
"After the Rain" Quilt, by Sharon McConnellPut your feet up and enjoy a great read! This season's issue of Modern Patchwork is here, and I could not be more excited to announce that I...

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24 Apr
Announcements, Flying Kites, Giveaway, Quilt Patterns

New Pattern Winners

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 1 comment
just popping in to announce winners of the new Color Girl pattern, "flying kites",The Running Hare (be sure and visit her…I am loving her current post with the scrappy twister pattern)and DianeYLadies, you have gift...

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21 Apr
Announcements, Finished Quilts, Flying Kites, Giveaway, Patchwork, Quilt Patterns

New Pattern for Spring: “Flying Kites”

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 17 comments
I am so happy to share a new Color Girl pattern with you! "Flying Kites" was originally published last summer, but has now undergone my re-branding with more size options and improved graphics. It...

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18 Apr
Curved PIecing, Polka Dot Bikini, Polka Dot Bikini QAL, Work in progress

Polka Dot Bikini Quilt Along: Progress and Troubleshooting

  • July 10, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • bikini quilt, curved piecing, modern quilt, patchwork
  • 1 comment
Happy Bikini Day! It also happens to be really sunny outside and almost Friday, so it's a good day! Today is the last check in for the Bikini Quilt Along, do you have all of...

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14 Apr
Fabric, Flowers

A Little Flowers, A Little Fabric (new Kaffe!)

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 3 comments
It is a beautiful day! so happy to see signs of Spring….The first flowers are blooming in my garden, tiny little crocus bulbs. They are so cheerful and bright!I am gearing up for a...

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