Uppercase fabrics by Windham Fabrics, scrappy circles quilt by Sharon McConnell
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17 Feb
Classic Curves Ruler, Curved PIecing, Fabric, Finished Quilts

Breaking News! A finished quilt

I will never complain about getting to make stuff with pretty fabrics, but sometimes it's HARD not to share those projects when I have to wait until fabric hits the market. Today, I get to show you one that I am totally in love with (if I do say so myself...) and happy to finally put it into the world. The best part is: you can make one like it if you want (-: If you follow my social media at all you know I am a big fan of Uppercase Magazine and its publisher/designer/founder Janine Vangool. I have enjoyed...

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Rise above quilt along with color girl quilts
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08 Feb
Finished Quilts, Giveaway, Quilting Interest, Rise Above Sew Along, Sponsors

A Quilt, A Sew Along & A Giveaway

It's been almost two weeks since I announced the Rise Above Sew Along and it's time to prepare! Some of you are using one of the kits from here in the shop, I've seen one person post about their fabrics chosen from their stash...it's going to be so much fun to see all the ways you make this quilt YOURS! If you haven't seen the buzz, learn all about the sew along **I like to call it a "Sew Together" (-: ** <<here>> on the announcement page. Today, I am thrilled to share my finished Rise Above quilt as well as two giveaways,...

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Kona cotton color of the year horizon with coordinating fabrics by color girl quilts
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05 Feb
Fabric, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest

Kona Color of the Year: Horizon

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 affect what quilters make...I don't think it does for me other than being aware of challenges and perhaps events surrounding making with the chosen color. I DO like to see what Kona Cotton chooses for their yearly color because, it's fabric! and that means there are quilts! I have a link below for a free quilt pattern featuring this year's color if you'd like to try...

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Rise Above quilt along with Color Girl quilts
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26 Jan
Quilting Interest, Rise Above Sew Along

Rise Above: Quilt Along!

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 to miss because it's as close to 'in person' as we can get: I'll be sewing right along with you and teaching you the steps via video throughout. Rise Above is a modern medallion style quilt by Charisma Horton. I saw it and knew it would make an amazing project for a quilt along. It features basic shapes and classic blocks in a creative layout that...

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free gift with purchase from Color Girl Quilts
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20 Nov
Quilting Interest

Free Gift with Purchase: Happy (Colorful) Holidays!

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 your next creative project for unwinding during the weeks ahead.   You don't need a coupon code or to do anything but shop! (-: <<get the goods for your next quilt now>>   Please do note that each gift will be different. The fabrics and thread colors vary and you'll get one of two styles of zipper pouch. No matter what your gift contains, you'll know it comes with good...

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Stitch Pink sampler quilt blocks free pattern with Color Girl Quilts
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13 Nov
Free Quilt Patterns, Stitch Sampler 2020

Sampler Blocks Layout: Hourglass Design

Ready for another layout design for your Stitch Pink Sampler blocks? This is our third tutorial and I hope that at least one of these has inspired you to  get your blocks sewn up and put together into a quilt. All of the layouts I've shown you are flexible so that you can make your quilt as large or small as you want. You can use any of them for all 30 of the blocks, just a few for a baby quilt, or anything in between! You'll find all the posts for the quilt along in one place, <<right here>>....

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Stitch Pink sampler free quilt pattern with Color girl Quilts
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06 Nov
Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020

Log Cabin Sampler Quilt Block Layout

Next up for our Stitch Pink Sampler sew along: putting the blocks together into a quilt! Have you thought about how you'll set your sampler together? There are so many fun options. In our last post, I showed you how to do one layout option (found here) with sashing strips and cute hourglass shape accents. Today, I want to share an option that uses an alternating block design with one of the Stitch Pink Sampler blocks as the accent. If you are just joining us, learn all about the sew along <<here>> and find links to download all the free block...

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sewing sampler quilt blocks together in creative setting by Color girl Quilts
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02 Nov
Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020, Work in progress

Sensational! Stitch Pink Sampler Layout Design

Did you sew along with us for the Stitch Pink Sampler with Moda Fabrics? Let's get those blocks sewn into quilts, no orphans left behind. Of course, the quickest way to make them into a finished quilt is to simply sew them all together side by side. If you made all 30 blocks, you'll have six rows of five blocks for a quilt that's 60" x 72". If you want to add a bit of something to make your quilt more interesting and pull the blocks together, read on. For those just joining in, read all about the quilt along and...

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Stitch pink sampler blocks free sampler quilt pattern made by Color Girl Quilts
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30 Oct
Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020

Stitch Pink Block Round-Up

Happy block 30, we've-sewn-all-our-blocks-day! I confess, at the beginning I wasn't planning on sewing all 30 blocks. I planned to sew a few here and there and mostly cheer you all on to make yours. But I am so glad I made them all, it was really fun to have a set project with an end goal like this. I haven't ever done a 100 day project or anything like that, but I can see how the psychology of committing to a daily project really keeps your fire burning. If you have experienced a loss of mojo or interest in you...

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stitch pink 2020 sampler block free quilt block pattern
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16 Oct
Announcements, Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Piecing Half-Square Trangles, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020

Stitch Sampler Block #15: Easier

When I did a giveaway a couple weeks ago I asked you all to tell me what is your favorite shape to piece. The overwhelming choice was half square triangles! I am actually kind of surprised by this (-: So I figured you'd all like block 15 for our Stitch Sampler this month: it's made up of 49 HST's and quite striking. It takes a bit of time to sew, but it's soooo worth it in the end. BUT. I did the sewing for this block different from the pattern, I wanted to share my method and measurements with you in...

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