Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

10 Jul

It’s Summer at CG HQ

July 10, 2020
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, fabric shop, quilt in progress, summer quilt shop news, Tula pink
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Hello, Colorful Quilters! July is here and I hope you are all having some time for creativity, color, and fabric fun. I'm popping in to tell you about summer news at Color Girl Quilts. We are enjoying A LOT of new fabric arrivals in the shop , several exciting quilts-in-progress, summer vacation... it's so much fun! First, I want to make sure everyone knows that our summer shipping schedule is a bit more relaxed. As I travel with my kids for several weeks (we are socially distancing together while enjoying a change-of-scene away from home), shop orders are being filled by a...

10 Jun

Quilting Interest

Sew Dreamy: Butterfly Bouquet Quilt

June 9, 2020
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Attention curvy quilters! So excited to share a gorgeous new quilt pattern from Simone Quilts that you ARE going to want to make. I know that lots of us are fans of curved piecing around here and we know that the Classic Curves Ruler is the best for making quick work out of the cutting. Simone's new pattern, Butterfly Bouquet, is such a sweet new addition to your curved piecing project list. I love seeing other quilters making really cool quilt designs with curves...I so often see one and think, "I wish I'd thought of that!". A while back on Instagram...

09 Jun

Announcements

June Special! Free Pattern with Purchase

June 9, 2020
Posted by Sharon
fabric shop, free gift with purchase, Quilt pattern giveaway, quilt shop news
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Summer has finally arrived! Here in Central Ohio, we pretty much went from winter to summer in one weekend a couple weeks ago. Now it's soooo hot! Some of you know I got a golden retriever puppy (her name is Birdy) in March. It is so humid here, even her fur gets all kinky when we go outside! Hope you are all faring well as the world opens up a bit post-quarantine, and that you are all finding some escape from a stressful world through your creative projects. To celebrate the arrival of summer and all new quilting projects (because, truly,...

22 Apr

Announcements

Food Bank Fundraiser

**UPDATE: the fundraiser is finished and we donated $516 to the food bank! thank you to all who participated and made this a big success!!** What a spring it's been! Has it really only been about six weeks since we all started staying home and life really changed for so many? One of the things that has bothered me in this pandemic world of stay-at-home orders and shuttered businesses and schools is the potential loss of security for so many of our neighbors. I really want to do something to help, and hope you'll join me! I designed a shirt that I...

25 Mar

Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

Show Some Love! New Video Tutorial

May 27, 2020
Posted by Sharon
Color Girl YouTube, free quilting tutorial, heart quilt block, quilting on youtube
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What could be a better time to show some love for a special someone? that someone could even be YOU! There is a new quilting video tutorial on Color Girl YouTube and it's the perfect project for your scraps, stash and stolen moments of crafting (read: it's easy!) <<watch video and sew your hearts now>> Hope this little project brings a bit of sunshine into your life today. Be sure and share what you make with this an any Color Girl pattern or tutorial. Add @Colorgirlquilts and #Iamacolorfulquilter #colorgirlquilts to your captions on Facebook and Instagram. Happy Sewing! Want awesome free patterns, tutorials, shop...

09 Mar

Quilting Interest

March Madness! Weekly Specials

March 22, 2020
Posted by Sharon
fabric sale, quilt pattern sale, quilt shop for modern quilters, quilting fabric
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Spring has sprung! at least for the moment here in Central Ohio, we have sunshine and freshness in the air. It's time for some fresh new sewing projects, wouldn't you say? To welcome the new season and get inspired for fresh quilting, each week this month will feature a new special here in the website shop. Week 1 went so well, I'm holding it over! Continue enjoying week 1 deals through March 13. Don't wait, the sale on green and low volume fabrics will end for sure on March 13. Here's what you will find at special prices during March Madness: March...

21 Feb

Classic Curves Ruler, Fabric, Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

Video: How to Sew the Mod Shapes Quilt

February 22, 2020
Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing quilt tutorial, easy modern quilt, free quilting tutorial, How to sew curved seam, how to sew half circle block
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I don't know about you, but I just can't get enough of basic, all-over patterned quilts. Take one or two simple shapes, make them nice and big to show off pretty fabrics, and you have something sure to say "happy". The Mod Shapes quilt totally does that, plus! you'll learn a new technique with sewing half circles. It's easy enough to make a quick quilt, super fun to sew, and ideal for large scale fabric prints. There is now a video up on Color Girl YouTube that's all you need to know to make this quilt. You'll learn how to...

31 Jan

DIY Decorating and Crafts, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Zipper Pouch

Scrappy Zipper Pouch, a tutorial

January 31, 2020
Posted by Sharon
easy zipper purse tutorial, free zipper pouch pattern, how to add zipper, how to make zipper pouch, how to sew zipper on bag, how to sew zipper pouch
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Since I've been on a scrappy tear lately, I wanted to share some scrappy project ideas here. I spent time at the first of the year cleaning up my sewing space and it felt soooo good! I've felt a renewed interest in sewing with my stash and making scrappy quilts. Feeling like getting back to what I really love most about quilting: picking out fabrics and colors and putting them into just the right mix and piecing design. That said, this first scrappy project isn't a quilt (although we are piecing scraps for part of it), but a cute little...

20 Jan

Announcements, Fabric, Finished Quilts

A More Magical Quilt Kit

January 20, 2020
Posted by Sharon
Figo Fabrics, Hexagon quilt, Magic quilt pattern, quilt kit, six pointed star quilt
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It's so exciting to show you another new quilt! I think you'll fall in love with the Magic pattern all over again. (-: Ever feel like you want to make that beautiful new quilt pattern, but can't make up your mind on fabric palette? I do that all. the. time. It's kind of a paralyzing feeling and makes it hard to get started on new projects. Of course, as a lover of all things fabric, color and pattern, I'm happy to help you choose a gorgeous selection of fabric...and that's why my favorite thing about having my little quilt shop online...

17 Jan

Announcements

Help Me Give to Help Australia

May 26, 2020
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I've been thinking a lot about wanting to help the crisis in Australia with the fires. We've seen the images of destroyed habitat and injured and dead animals. At least one firefighter that I know of has been killed and many homes destroyed. It's not enough to say I feel sad about the state of our planet and the trajectory we are on. As with many of the current events in our news, despite feeling strongly about the issues and often terribly sad at what I'm hearing and reading, I feel so helpless to make a difference. So. I decided that...

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