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19 Nov

Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest, Radiance Quilt

Radiance: Tula Style

Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing modern quilt, Pinkerville fabrics, Radiance Quilt pattern, Tula pink fabric
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Any Tula Pink fans in the house? I have enjoyed many of her fabric collections, but my favorites are the ones that really show off her talent for clear, vibrant colors in off-beat combinations. She is one designer that shows incredible illustration and design skills with highly detailed fabrics featuring whimsical and intricately drawn creatures, flowers and geometric patterns. So, if these are the things that make Tula so well-loved among sewists, then she has hit a home run with her next collection, Pinkerville. I was super excited (and really surprised) when the marketing person from Free Spirit Fabrics asked...

29 Oct

Classic Curves Ruler, Finished Quilts, Quilt Patterns, Quilting Interest

Radiance Quilt Pattern has Landed!

Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, classic curves ruler pattern, curved piecing modern quilt, Radiance Quilt pattern
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It's here! I am so excited to bring the Radiance pattern to you and see what you all create with it. This design was really fun for me to work on, sew and create the instructions for. I think it's the most impressive-looking quilt yet for the Classic Curves Ruler. The idea for this one came from my love of pieced and interesting borders on quilts. The goal was to create a modern design based on traditional shapes, and add a lot of star power with the scrappy borders combined with the curves. What do you think? I don't usually choose...

15 Jun

Announcements, Polka Dot Bikini, Polka Dot Bikini QAL

A Modern Classic…New and Improved!

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 hitting the market earlier this year, I felt inspired to take another look at my signature quilt. I am re-releasing the Polka Dot Bikini pattern in a new, improved format. I've revised some instructions for clarity and added more, better illustrations in full color. These updates make the pattern better and will ensure your success in making this masterpiece quilt. If you've purchased the quilt...

06 Jun

Finished Quilts, Indigo Quilt, Quilting Interest

Sew Inspiring! Indigo Pattern + Sweetwater Fabrics

Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing quilt, Indigo quilt pattern, moda fabrics
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Any Sweetwater fabrics fans out there? I have enjoyed the prints by these talented designers for many years. They are pretty much tops at classics like checks, dots, retro florals and themed illustrations. The Indigo quilt is a perfect match for a pack of 10" Sweetwater prints I've had for a long time in my stash...and my wonderful quilt fairy-helper (my Mom) was a great sport to sew up this sample for me. This quilt pattern is perfect for pre-cuts like 10" squares. I admit it's a favorite because it's a really dynamic design and looks great in a variety...

18 May

Eclipse Quilt, Quilting Interest

A New (AMAZING!) Eclipse Quilt

Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, Classic Curves Ruler, modern curved piecing quilt, patchwork quilt fabric kits
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It is so exciting to show you this amazing quilt! My friend Carol made this version of the Eclipse quilt with the green kit option that's available in my shop. I am so impressed with her skills, and super thrilled with how the selection of prints and colors look together. The Eclipse quilt is confident level quilt pattern that uses the Classic Curves Ruler. When I made the sample for the pattern, I chose a bright yellow print for the main background fabric...I love how unexpected it is for a main color and how the bright prints really shine. ...

13 Apr

Black Jack quilt, Quilting Interest

In All it’s Glory and Options

Last week I told you about the newest pattern now available for the Classic Curves Ruler, Black Jack. I've been having a bit of fun this week dreaming up how this pattern might look in a variety of fabrics and colors. The original pattern sample is super graphic, high contrast, so here are some examples of how you can put your own creativity into this design. Go crazy with favorite prints in your stash or spring for that pretty new bundle you've had your eye on. Okay, how cool is this version in low contrast, large scale prints? I think...

06 Apr

Announcements, Black Jack quilt, Finished Quilts

It’s Here! New Pattern, Black Jack

Posted by Sharon
Black Jack quilt pattern, Classic Curves Ruler, moda fabrics, Modern curved piecing pattern
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It's all I've been thinking about all week! The newest design for the Classic Curves Ruler is here. Black Jack holds a special place for me because the graphic look and big pieces make it perfect for showing off beautiful colors and prints. I always like a quilt that is easy to make using a basic block, but where the blocks aren't obvious in the final quilt. You get so much movement and interest! Who else loves black and white with bright colors? I have been on this as a bit of a theme for a while now and can't...

03 Apr

Black Jack quilt, Quilting Interest

How This Quilt Was Born and a Reveal

Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, curved piecing quilt, easy curved piecing, modern quilt pattern
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I may be odd, but it is so thrilling to me when the idea for a new quilt is hatched. I suppose we quilters are lucky to be so easily pleased: give us pretty fabric and we can be happy for a long time. This week, as I share about the new pattern that is coming, I'll tell you a bit about how this particular design came about. Someone asked me recently how I start a new quilt: pencil and paper, computer program, or just start cutting and sewing. While I utilize all of those methods, my ideas usually start...

25 Mar

Curved PIecing, Eclipse Quilt

Sew Ready! The Prettiest Eclipse Quilts

Posted by Sharon
Classic Curves Ruler, easy curved piecing quilt, modern curved piecing quilt, star quilt kit
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One of the biggest reasons I decided to add fabric to my little shop here is that I wanted to offer unique fabric combinations for you to interpret in your own quilts. Quilt pattern kits are such a great way to take the guesswork out of starting a quilt! This week, I have put together kits for the latest Classic Curves Ruler pattern, Eclipse. I think you are going to love the options. If you love the original quilt sample with it's quirky bright yellow focus fabric, you'll want to choose the yellow version. Kit includes fabric to make the...

19 Jan

Classic Curves Ruler, Eclipse Quilt, Finished Quilts

New! Eclipse Pattern for the CCRuler

It's finally here! The newest quilt pattern to make with the Classic Curves Ruler is now available. Eclipse is the perfect mix of quilty favorites: stars and curves. Some of you will recognize Eclipse. It is a pattern I wrote and published first in Quilt Now magazine and had the pattern available with templates. Now, I have redesigned it and updated the pattern to use the Classic Curves Ruler. Without templates to copy and cut out and the accuracy you have with the CCRuler, you'll make up Eclipse easier and in less time. For my sample, I used a variety of...