modern quilt design – Color Girl Quilts by Sharon McConnell

19 Jun

Polka Dot Bikini…Quilts to Inspire

June 19, 2018
Posted by Sharon
modern curved piecing, modern quilt design, polka dot bikini quilt, wedding ring quilt
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The double wedding ring quilt is arguably the most recognizable traditional quilt design. It's also one that many quilters aspire to sew. The Polka Dot Bikini quilt has that classic patchwork ring look, but with an exciting modern look. The new and improved pattern is now available for those who want to try this design, but are turned off by the tricky bias arcs, multiple templates and complex piecing of the traditional pattern. Here are some previously sewn Bikini quilts to give you some ideas for your own version of this perennial favorite. I love this version made by my...

14 Jul

Announcements, Finished Quilts, Mermaid Quilt

You’ll Love this Colorful “Mermaid”

July 16, 2017
Posted by Sharon
big block quilt, Classic Curves Ruler, easy curved piecing quilt, modern quilt design
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It's finally here! Pattern number three to accompany the Classic Curves Ruler is Mermaid. I am really excited about this design...so graphic and colorful, and so much potential. I made the sample on the pattern cover with solids from RJR fabrics Cotton Supreme Solids collection. It is my first ever quilt made only with solids! Hard to believe, but I really enjoyed it. I would love to see it in prints and I think it would be really fun with light scraps in place of the navy blue and white "background". I used Hobbs heirloom blend batting and quilted it with...

10 Mar

Curved PIecing, Finished Quilts, Published Work

New Quilt in Love Patchwork and Quilting!

March 10, 2017
Posted by Sharon
curved piecing quilt, Love Patchwork and Quilting, low volume quilt, modern quilt design, scrappy circles quilt
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I know I say this every time, but I SUPER happy to finally share this little quilt with you! Color Story is featured this month in Love Patchwork and Quilting magazine. This issue is on newsstands now in the U.K. and will be here in the U.S. in 3-4 weeks. Be sure and watch out for it...always a pretty publication. Color Story is a wall hanging size or baby quilt. I truly enjoyed making this one...from the design to the fabric and sewing. Fabrics are from one of my "collections" (bins of fabrics waiting for just the right project), including...

25 Feb

Quilting Interest, Work in progress

Solids or Prints? Yes, Please!

February 25, 2017
Posted by Sharon
curved piecing quilt, mixing solids and print fabrics, modern quilt design, RJR fabrics, solid colors fabrics
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My main focus recently has been getting ready for quilt market in May. It is a sewing industry trade show for fabric people, designers, and publishers plus other sewing folks to show off their new products to wholesale buyers. I am going for the first time as an exhibitor! I have a little booth to plan and prepare, which is more than a little daunting. I hope it gives me a chance to show my patterns to lots of quilt shop owners. BUT...in between all the good work, I still need a little sewing time! This week I started my...

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