Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

05 Feb

Fabric, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest

Kona Color of the Year: Horizon

April 9, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Color of the Year, free quilt pattern, Kona Cotton Horizon, mixing fabrics for quilt
1 comment

It's that time of the year! Have you chosen a color of the year for your personal creative works? I always wonder how much the color of the year chosen by groups like Pantone...

26 Jan

Quilting Interest, Rise Above Sew Along

Rise Above: Quilt Along!

March 31, 2021
Posted by Sharon
quilt along, Rise Above quilt pattern, Sew Along, Video quilting courses, Virtual quilt workshop
5 comments

It's finally time to tell you my news! I have been working behind the scenes for two months to prepare the biggest quilt along event we've ever hosted. This is one you don't want...

20 Nov

Quilting Interest

Free Gift with Purchase: Happy (Colorful) Holidays!

April 9, 2023
Posted by Sharon
free gift, holiday gift with purchase, quilt shop special
1 comment

It's that time again! the holidays are fast approaching and soon you'll be swamped with lots of noise about Black Friday. Sooooo let's do a little something to treat YOU and get prepared for...

09 Oct

Applique, Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020, Tutorials, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

New Video! Making a Dresden Plate Quilt Block

January 26, 2024
Posted by Sharon
Dresden plate quilt pattern, dresden quilt, how to appliqué quilt block, how to machine applique, how to sew Dresden quilt, sewing machine applique
2 comments

It's here! The traditional and forever favorite Dresden plate is frequently on quilters' must-make list. I'm super proud of the latest video to hit Color Girl YouTube that's all about how to sew these...

25 Sep

Quilting Interest, Tutorials, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

Now On CG YouTube: Basting Tutorial

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
basic quilting skills, how to baste a quilt sandwich, how to baste quilts, quilting on youtube, spray baste quilt
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I've had a list of beginner quilting videos I want to get done and up on Color Girl You Tube. This week, we can check basting off that list! In this video I'll show...

21 Sep

Quilting Interest

Win Big (and Bright!) with Stella and Me

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
craft lamp, sewing giveaway, Stella Lighting
153 comments

<<UPDATE>> This giveaway is closed. There were over 200 comments on this post and YouTube, thank you all for visiting and entering! The winning comment was #144, Cindy M. Congratulations, Cindy. I sent you...

18 Sep

Pattern Corrections, Pattern Variations and Hacks, Quilting Interest, Tutorials

Pattern Hack: Sunbeam Variation

August 11, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing quilt, Dresden style quilt, fan quilt, Sunbeam Quilt
2 comments

Have you started your Sunbeam quilt yet? I can't wait to see what you all do with this cheerful pattern. Today, I want to share a variation I made on the design and tell...

14 Sep

Quilting, Quilting Interest, Where I Sew, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

New on Color Girl YouTube: Pressing

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
Color Girl YouTube, Oliso iron, pressing tutorial, Quilters tutorial, Wool pressing mat
3 comments

I know we all joke that quilters always have an ironing board set up but wear wrinkly clothes. (-: In my case, that's definitely true, BUT, just because the ironing station is not too...

08 Sep

Quilting Interest

New Giving Program at Color Girl Quilts

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
13 comments

To say the least, it's been quite a year. I dare say there isn't a person on earth not impacted by some aspect of the events of this year: wildfires in Australia and California,...

31 Aug

Announcements, Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Paper Piecing

Sew a Little Sunbeam! New Pattern

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
12" quilt blocks, Classic Curves Ruler, Curved piecing quilt pattern, paper foundation piecing, quilt, Sunbeam Quilt, Tula Pink colors
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It's here and you are going to LOVE sewing this pretty quilt! The Sunbeam quilt pattern is now available for sale <<here>> at Color Girl Quilts. This quilt has been kind of a departure for...

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