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Quilting Travel Kit Packing List
Watch the video Travel Bag https://geni.us/lIDpUG (amazon) Sewing Station Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Power Cord Presser Feet Walking Foot...

Karen
Aug 14, 20211 min read


Post Lockdown Retreat to the Country - Karen on the Go #1
It seems like forever since I left Toronto. And truth be told, I haven’t strayed far from my block since before Christmas. So this past...

Karen
Aug 3, 20212 min read


My Blue Bag is Empty... Now What?
Last week I finally finished my 4th of July Quilt. As I was knotting the last stitch, I truly felt like I was crossing the finish line in...

Karen
Jul 16, 20212 min read


The Rise of the Sampler Quilt
This week in Karen's Quilt Circle, I spoke with Barbara Brackman, author of Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns. It was such a...

Karen
Jun 29, 20212 min read


Clearing the Decks
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of interviewing Angie Wilson, who many of you know as Gnome Angel. We had such a blast that at the...

Karen
Jun 16, 20212 min read


Finding a New Rhythm
The past 18 months have been one continuous study of how to "fit it all in". Retiring, caring for my son, COVID lockdowns 1, 2 & 3 and...

Karen
May 29, 20212 min read


When Small Problems Turn into Bigger Problems
"Many people delay taking action because they hope to avoid suffering. They keep searching for a path that won’t involve trade-offs. But...

Karen
May 8, 20213 min read


Here's Mando!
Everything happens for a reason. After taking the pet portrait class, and writing my last blog, I realized I was so sad missing my dog...

Karen
Apr 17, 20213 min read


30 Minutes at a Time
I finally have my 4th of July*on the longarm. Honestly, I think I purchased the longarm just so I could take my time and quilt it. There...

Karen
Mar 30, 20212 min read


Anniversaries: Good & Bad
Where were you at this time last year? This question has been all over social media this week. Like other terrifying world events, nearly...

Karen
Mar 15, 20213 min read


February Woes and QuiltCon 2021
February has always been a month that I could do without. The days are short and cold. The worst part about February — my hair. From the...

Karen
Feb 27, 20212 min read


After the Declutter Challenge
It’s been 3 weeks since the Declutter Challenge and I am still feeling all the positive vibes that open spaces bring. When I open my...

Karen
Feb 17, 20212 min read


Holiday Playlists
Holidays are often when we have time to let the regular routines go and devote time and space to hobbies. When I am tucked into my sewing...

Karen
Dec 23, 20203 min read


Christmas Ornament Tutorial
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who participated in last night's Livestream. I had so much fun sharing this craft idea. Whether...

Karen
Dec 18, 20202 min read


COVID, Christmas Ornaments, and a Wish Come True
COVID became a lot more real last week for our family. My daughter tested positive for COVID-19. For context, she lives in a home with 7...

Karen
Dec 13, 20202 min read


#UFOvember + COVID Update
This month I have a couple of updates I want to share with you all. The first is my progress with #UFOvember. If you remember from my...

Karen
Nov 29, 20202 min read


10 GIFTS FOR QUILTERS 2020
Here is a list of most of the items in my last video Downloadable Shopping List PDF with embedded links here. Please note that some, not...

Karen
Nov 13, 20201 min read


How to Fall in Love... With your UFOs Again
#UFOvember is here. If you've seen my last video, Organize Your Space- Part 1, you know I've got a lot of work to do in that space. This...

Karen
Nov 9, 20204 min read


My Miniature Quilt Journey
I have always been fascinated by miniature quilts. At quilt shows, I often spend a lot of time trying to figure out how quilters can be...

Karen
Oct 31, 20202 min read


Finally Eating The Frog.
All quilters have one thing they hate about the quilting process. For me, it’s quilt sandwiches. Passionately...

Karen
Oct 19, 20202 min read
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