modern quilting – Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

17 Dec

Reflections on a Great Year

Wow, are we really just a week away from Christmas 2023 and two weeks away from starting a new year? 2023 has been a big year here at Color Girl Quilts with the release of...

04 Sep

all about you, Quilting Interest

All About You!

September 4, 2018
Posted by Sharon
Curved piecing quilts, modern quilting, scrappy quilts
1 comment

Swoon! Boy, do you guys know how to hit a home run with your sewing machines. This week I couldn't resist sharing some of the amazing projects that you all have been making with...

31 Aug

Fabric, Giveaway, Quilting Interest

New Expansion! Your favorite fabrics by the yard

September 5, 2018
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, fabric shop, modern quilting, Tula pink fabric
38 comments

All this week I've been hustling to add fabrics to the shop and expand your options to get exactly the ones you want, as much as you want! This feels like a big step...

15 Jun

Announcements, Polka Dot Bikini, Polka Dot Bikini QAL

A Modern Classic…New and Improved!

June 12, 2018
Posted by Sharon
curved piece modern quilting, curved piecing, double wedding ring style quilt pattern, modern quilting, Polka Dot Bikini Quilt pattern
3 comments

The Polka Dot Bikini quilt pattern was among the first produced here at Color Girl and has been a best seller for several years. With the new Tula Pink polka dots and stripes fabrics...

17 Oct

Favorites, Finished Quilts, Published Work

New! Lagom in Simply Moderne Magazine

October 20, 2017
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, curved piecing quilt, modern quilting, orange peel quilt
3 comments

I have been so anxious to share a new quilt with you! The latest issue of Simply Moderne magazine is here and so is the Lagom quilt, my new (and current favorite) design for...

04 Aug

Finished Quilts, Published Work, Quilting Interest

Modern Quilts Unlimited: New Hexi Quilt

August 4, 2017
Posted by Sharon
Easy Hexagon quilt, modern quilting, Modern Quilts Unlimited Magazine, scrappy quilt
2 comments

There is a brand new issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited Magazine out. I am so proud that my Hexagon Star quilt is featured inside! Hexi Stars is lap size quilt, and, although the design looks...

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,...

25 May

Announcements, Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Pisces Quilt, Quilting Interest

It’s Here! Get Your Classic Curves Ruler Today

April 4, 2023
Posted by Sharon
curved piecing quilt, curved piecing tool, curved quilting tool, modern quilting
4 comments

I am getting recovered from Quilt Market...it was so exciting to show my quilt patterns and new Classic Curves Ruler to the world! The response was fantastic, it seems other quilters are as excited...

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
14 comments

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...

12 May

Announcements, Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

What Shade Are You? A First…

May 12, 2017
Posted by Sharon
curved piece modern quilting, modern quilting, RJR fabrics
1 comment

I did it! I actually made a quilt with solids. This is my first time ever doing it and this quilt is my contribution to the What Shade Are You? series by RJR fabrics....

12 3

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