Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

16 Jan

Treasure Map Quilt

December 18, 2014
Posted by Sharon
modern cross quilt, quilt in progress, treasure map quilt
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So, I have been working hard to meet my goal of finishing a quilt this month: the one using my Mod Century bundle combined with the Essex linens and shot cottons. I am actually...

13 Jan

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Project Progress!

June 20, 2014
Posted by Sharon
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First of all, thanks for the sweet support on my binding hang-up! I found that there are others like me who don't want to sit still long enough to sew on binding, and others...

10 Jan

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Piece, Quilt, Bind

June 20, 2014
Posted by Sharon
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Binding is not my favorite part of quilting.I now have three quilts that are quilted and need binding.I am going to try to motivate myself by commiting here to get one quilt bound this...

05 Jan

"No Nipples", Paper Piecing

No More Nipples! a tutorial

December 15, 2014
Posted by Sharon
mariners compass quilt block, paper foundation piecing, sewing points on quilts
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This post is dedicated to showing my technique for preventing those pesky Nipples and keeping points sharp where lots of seams come together. I am using my December compass block to demonstrate. My monthly...

04 Jan

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Mod Century: Palette Play

June 20, 2014
Posted by Sharon
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Mod Century: a fun collection of colorful printsFor my birthday last fall, my mom gave me a gift certificate to a great (little) local quilt shop, Sew to Speak. I actually went in on...

31 Dec

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Finish it up, 2012!

June 20, 2014
Posted by Sharon
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With this post, I am joining the throngs of quilt bloggers doing a wee bit of 2012 look-back. I'll spare you the first 265 days and just do the....Sew here is the progress on...

30 Dec

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A Pretty Great Saturday

June 20, 2014
Posted by Sharon
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We have had quite a bit of snow in Central Ohio the last few days. It was much too daunting to pack up the boys for our usual Saturday outing to the gym, quilt...

26 Dec

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Winter Wonderland

June 20, 2014
Posted by Sharon
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Fabrics,My first attempt at word-y piecing and FMQMaking PillowcasesAnd Flowers.....Poinsettias: one of the best parts of ChristmasWishing you a creative, joyful and blessed New Year!Sharon

22 Dec

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Let There Be Peace on Earth

June 20, 2014
Posted by Sharon
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In memory of the children and heroic teachers laid to rest this week;For all who are touched by violence across the world;For all who sacrifice in the name of peace and protection of innocence,...

19 Dec

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Simply Color: palette play

June 20, 2014
Posted by Sharon
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I have thought of almost nothing but quilting since returning from Quilt Camp last week! amazing how a little inspiration and good company (and lots of sewing) can get you fired up.Unfortunately, I haven't...

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