Classic Curves Ruler – Page 5 – Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

04 Oct

Classic Curves Ruler, Mermaid Quilt, Pattern Corrections, Pattern Variations and Hacks, Quilting Interest, Using the CCRuler

Pretty Mermaid Scales: a Pattern Hack

August 11, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, modern curved piecing quilt, pieced clamshell quilt
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Today, I have instructions for making this pretty variation on my Mermaid quilt pattern. This is the same sewing and layout as the original pattern, but you get a whole new look by changing...

19 Sep

Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Picnic Quilt

One Last Whisper of Summer

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Benartex Fabrics, Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing modern quilt, orange peel quilt pattern
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It's almost the first day of Autumn, my favorite time of year, and yet I am sorry to see the summer end. I love the warm weather, the flowers blooming and spending time outdoors...

29 Jul

Classic Curves Ruler, Quilting Interest, Work in progress

Quilt in Progress: Choosing Fabrics

July 29, 2017
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing, how to choose fabrics for quilt, modern quilting, scrappy quilt
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This summer has been crazy! I don't feel like I've had much time for sewing and definitely not as much time for working on patterns as I thought I would. It's all good, though,...

14 Jul

Announcements, Finished Quilts, Mermaid Quilt

You’ll Love this Colorful “Mermaid”

July 16, 2017
Posted by Sharon
big block quilt, Classic Curves Ruler, easy curved piecing quilt, modern quilt design
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It's finally here! Pattern number three to accompany the Classic Curves Ruler is Mermaid. I am really excited about this design...so graphic and colorful, and so much potential. I made the sample on the pattern...

11 Jul

Giveaway, Picnic Quilt

Improv Fabrics: Pure Summer Beauty

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Benartex Fabric, Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing, Improv quilt fabrics, modern curves quilt
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My Friend, Amy, of During Quiet Time, has just released her first fabric collection with Benartex! This is such an exciting achievement and couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Amy's collection is called...

04 Jul

Classic Curves Ruler, Quilting Interest, Using the CCRuler

Trim and Square Your Blocks. How-to, No Fear.

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
accurate quilt piecing, Classic Curves Ruler, Curved piecing quilts, squaring quilt blocks, trimming quilt blocks
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Here it is, the second tutorial to go with the Classic Curves Ruler: Squaring up your blocks. This could also be used for other types of blocks, too. In my teaching experience, trimming and...

02 Jun

Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts

So Many Shapes! So Many Quilts!

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, Curved piecing quilts, cutting shapes for patchwork, modern mini quilts, piecing circles in quilts
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What an exciting week this has been! Last week I told you about my new Classic Curves Ruler and newest pattern, Pisces. I am so grateful for the enthusiastic response and I've spent the...

18 May

Announcements, Classic Curves Ruler, Quilting Interest

Announcing My Biggest Project Ever!

August 4, 2017
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, Curved piecing quilts, modern quilting
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It's finally here! The much anticipated big project I have been working on for several months: The Classic Curves Ruler. You know I love curved piecing in quilting and I have a drawer overflowing...

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