modern patchwork quilt – Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

30 Jul

Finished Quilts, Lucky Quilt, Quilting Interest

The Sketchbook Lucky Baby Quilt

July 30, 2016
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, beginner quilt pattern, easy quilt pattern with stars, modern patchwork quilt
1 comment

I recently released a brand new quilt pattern called Lucky. This sweet design is so much fun and simple to sew...it is perfect for any occasion. Today I want to share a baby size Lucky...

25 Jun

Favorites, Trillium Quilt

Finally Finished Quilt: Trillium

June 24, 2016
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, Aurifil Thread, Hexagon quilt, modern patchwork quilt, Trillium quilt
5 comments

In my quest for finishing, I am super excited to show you my latest quilt, Trillium! I pieced the top for this one during the winter but just got it quilted (by Darby of...

28 May

Quilting Interest, Summer Bloom

Finished Quilt Top! Sew Fun Curves

May 29, 2016
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, curved piecing quilt, modern patchwork quilt, Summer Bloom Quilt
14 comments

Cue the trumpets: I finished my latest quilt in progress (the top, at least)! I have had so much fun with piecing this quilt. I set out to make something completely new and unique...

29 Apr

Published Work, Quilting Interest, Spin!

Spin Art Quilt in Quilts and More Magazine

June 23, 2016
Posted by Sharon
color girl quilt pattern, modern patchwork quilt, Modern Star Quilt, Spin Quilt Pattern
8 comments

I have exciting news! My newest quilt design is featured this month in Quilts and More Magazine. The quilt is called Spin Art and is even on the cover of the magazine! I hope...

17 Jan

Favorites, Quilting Interest, Work in progress

AvantGarde Fabrics: Simply Gorgeous!

January 17, 2016
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, Katarina Roccella AvantGarde, modern patchwork quilt, pieced hexagon quilt
10 comments

It is my turn to show off Katarina Roccella's latest fabric collection for Art Gallery Fabrics and I am so excited to share my quilt! I have loved every collection Katarina has designed, but...

26 Nov

Archer Quilt, Finished Quilts, Patchwork

Get Modern! Archer Quilt Pattern Now on Sale

November 26, 2015
Posted by Sharon
beginner quilt, easy fat quarter quilt pattern, modern patchwork quilt, triangle quilt
1 comment

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the United States! If it's getting cold where you are, I have the perfect quilt for you to make while you are inside keeping warm. My Archer...

11 Nov

Curved PIecing, Eclipse Quilt, Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

Finished Quilt! Eclipse Pattern take 2

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
curved piecing quilt, easy curved piecing quilt pattern, modern patchwork quilt
8 comments

Last weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to go to Sewtopia, a retreat for quilters and sewers, in Portland, Oregon. One of the projects I took with me to finish is my little Eclipse...

28 Oct

Curved PIecing, Favorites, Quilting Interest

Bloggers’ Quilt Festival! The Little Bikini Quilt

October 30, 2015
Posted by Sharon
modern patchwork quilt, polka dot bikini quilt, wedding ring quilt
3 comments

Twice a year, Amy's Creative Side sponsors a fun, virtual quilt "show" for bloggers. I haven't entered the show in a while, so I thought this year I would add my latest Polka Dot...

25 Oct

Quilting Interest, Sparkle Quilt

New Quilt to Make Now! Sparkle Pattern is Here

October 25, 2015
Posted by Sharon
charm square quilt, modern patchwork quilt, Sparkle Quilt pattern
5 comments

I am super excited to finally have the Sparkle quilt pattern available in my shop! Download and start sewing today (-: Sparkle was originally published in Quilters' Companion (in Australia) magazine last June for their...

30 Sep

Curved PIecing, Eclipse Quilt, Work in progress

Quilt in Progress: a new Eclipse

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
curved piecing, Eclipse Quilt pattern, modern patchwork quilt, scrappy quilt
4 comments

I am starting a new, smaller version of my Eclipse quilt pattern. This is going to be part of my demonstration pieces for a class I am teaching this weekend. I think this is...

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