Quilt-Alongs – Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

21 May

Rise Above: Sew Along Progress

May 20, 2021
Posted by Sharon
churn dash quilt blocks, Medallion quilt along, Rise Above quilt along, Rise Above quilt pattern, Sew Along, Virtual quilt workshop
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It has been a super fun first six weeks of the Rise Above sewalong (how did we get to six weeks already?!). I wanted to pop in to share some progress. Everyone in the group is doing an amazing job of sewing the 'homework' for each week. I think it's motivating to have the video demonstrations to see exactly how the cutting and piecing go in a visual way you just don't get from a printed pattern. I've sure loved seeing all the ways participants have turned the Rise Above pattern into their own unique quilt with colors, fabrics and...

08 Feb

Finished Quilts, Giveaway, Quilting Interest, Rise Above Sew Along, Sponsors

A Quilt, A Sew Along & A Giveaway

February 8, 2021
Posted by Sharon
Hobbs batting, Rise Above quilt along, Sew Along with Color Girl Quilts, Virtual quilting workshop
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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,...

26 Jan

Quilting Interest, Rise Above Sew Along

Rise Above: Quilt Along!

March 31, 2021
Posted by Sharon
quilt along, Rise Above quilt pattern, Sew Along, Video quilting courses, Virtual quilt workshop
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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...

13 Nov

Free Quilt Patterns, Stitch Sampler 2020

Sampler Blocks Layout: Hourglass Design

March 26, 2021
Posted by Sharon
free quilt pattern, free sampler quilt pattern, hourglass quilt block tutorial, sampler quilt, Stitch Pink Sampler
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Ready for another layout design for your sampler blocks? I hope you are feeling inspired to get your blocks sewn up and put together into a quilt. For mine, I'm using the blocks from the Stitch Pink Sampler series (find all the free block patterns, here). You can use this layout 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 Stitch Pink Sampler in one place, <<right here>>. Get started and find links to the free block patterns, <<here>>. Okay, ready? Here we go! This layout features...

06 Nov

Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020

Log Cabin Sampler Quilt Block Layout

February 6, 2021
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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...

02 Nov

Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020, Work in progress

Sensational! Stitch Pink Sampler Layout Design

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
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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...

30 Oct

Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020

Stitch Pink Block Round-Up

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
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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...

16 Oct

Announcements, Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Piecing Half-Square Trangles, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020

Stitch Sampler Block #15: Easier

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
free sampler quilt block, how to piece a triangle quilt, how to sew half square triangles, HST tutorial
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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...

09 Oct

Applique, Free Quilt Blocks, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020, Tutorials, YouTube Video Links, YouTube Videos

New Video! Making a Dresden Plate Quilt Block

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
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It's here! The traditional and forever favorite Dresden plate is frequently on quilters' must-make list. I'm super proud of the latest video to hit Color Girl YouTube that's all about how to sew these classic quilt blocks. In this tutorial, I'll teach you how to cut your Dresden wedge shapes using the EZ Dresden ruler. It is SUCH a handy tool! Use it to cut Dresden and tumbler shapes from 1" to 8" (every 1/2" in between). It's one of my top three most-used specialty rulers. <<get the EZ Dresden ruler here>> In this video, you'll also learn to sew the...

30 Sep

Announcements, Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest, Stitch Sampler 2020

Stitch Pink Sampler is Here!

February 6, 2021
Posted by Sharon
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October is a pretty fabulous time of the year. What could make it even better than pumpkin spice, autumn leaves, and cozy sweaters? a FREE block of the day quilt to sew along together! This year, Moda Fabrics is sponsoring a block of the day sampler quilt pattern to celebrate and bring awareness for Breast Cancer month. They've put together 30 quilt blocks with instructions for you to download and sew. As you might guess, the Stitch Pink original is made with shades of pink and white...but you can make your blocks any style that you like! Blocks are available one...

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