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12 Sep
Marcelle Medallion QAL

Medallion Mania

  • June 21, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 8 comments
Doggonit.I wanted to have my Marcelle Medallion top finished to post yesterday. Now it is today and it is still not finished.I am still working on the cross blocks for the last border. I...

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09 Sep
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Quilt Flashback: 2004

  • June 20, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
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I have been quilting for a pretty long time (for someone my age, that is). My mom, aunt and Grandmother quilted and sewed all during my childhood and I made my first quilt as...

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05 Sep
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Making Fabric

  • June 20, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 3 comments
Fabrics....taking a teeny break from my Marcelle Medallion quilt (on the last border!) to start my project for the Double Wedding Ring challenge hosted by the NY Modern Quilt Guild. I am "making" fabric....the solid...

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treasure map quilt by sharon mcconnell, modern patchwork cross block with bright colors
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03 Sep
Finished Quilts

“Treasure” finds new home

  • December 18, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • modern cross quilt, scrappy bright quilt, treasure map quilt
  • 8 comments
This is the original quilt I made for my "treasure map" pattern at the first of this year. It is made with fabrics from "Mod Century" fabric designed by Jenn Ski for Moda. I am...

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sewing pillows pattern book
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01 Sep
Book Club, Book Club 2013-14, Recommended Reading

(Quilters’) Book Club

  • January 6, 2015
  • Posted by Sharon
  • best quilt books, modern quilting pattern book, pillow sewing book
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It is the first of September, the start of a new school year for our little ones, and I think we Sewers should hit the books, too. Each month I will feature a quilting book...

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30 Aug
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(MINI) Modern Marvels

  • June 20, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 1 comment
I have written once before about the Open Door Art Studio. It is a day program that provides art supplies and space for people with disabilities to create and sell their work. I wanted...

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28 Aug
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A Process Post: Contrast

  • June 20, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 3 comments
Contrary to the serious sounding title, this is the one where I make fun of myself a little bit.We all know that contrast is really important in choosing fabrics, colors, everything for a quilt,...

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26 Aug
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My Crafty Crush: hexagons

  • June 20, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 6 comments
I know, I know. I am a dork because I like hexagons and they are so trendy. Oh, well. I like them, trendy or not.I want to point a spotlight on the wonderful talent...

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23 Aug
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Hallelujah! Conversion!

  • June 20, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 4 comments
This is my friend, Rissa. We met when our kids were in kindergarten together. Our boys got to be friends, and we really like each other too.Last year, Rissa expressed an interest in learning...

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23 Aug
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Surprise….lots of Winners!

  • June 20, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 2 comments
Happy Friday.So, I love to have giveaways on the blog because it is fun to hear from people reading the blog. The problem I always have is that I want everyone to win.So, for...

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