Karen ShivelyAug 7, 20181 minQuilt those Custom Quilts and…Well, quilting a custom quilt is so labor intensive that I HAVE TO break up the quilting with something more free. So, opened up my...
Karen ShivelyAug 2, 20181 minWhat’s On The Design WallAlthough I have three different design walls there’s never enough space for my on-going projects. Squished on this wall is my appliqué...
Karen ShivelyApr 12, 20161 minMACHINE QUILTING CONVENTIONRecently returned from a great show in Manchester, New Hampshire. This trip was not in the plans but an opportunity presented itself...
Karen ShivelyMar 20, 20161 minTALENT, TALENT, TALENT…GREAT QUILTSWhen you wander down each aisle of a quilt show it brings to the top the amount of talent that goes into making each and every quilt. ...
Karen ShivelyMar 13, 20161 minMore Show Quilts!Some more eye candy for your pleasure. Really enjoyed this show. So much talent, fantastic piecing and quilting! Enjoy Group 2! ...
Karen ShivelyFeb 4, 20161 minQUILT MEMORIESJust finished a beautiful quilt made by Karol’s mother before she passed. What a beautiful memory! The handkerchiefs and incredible...
Karen ShivelyJan 24, 20162 minLabel Your Quilts“I know that putting a label on my quilts is super important but I am so bad about doing that. Really your quilt isn’t complete without...
Karen ShivelyJan 18, 20161 minLOVE BLUE AND WHITE QUILTS!These were the last quilts to come off the quilting table. Mema does beautiful work and her fabric choices are wonderful. I really love...
Karen ShivelyJan 12, 20161 minSTATE OF THE STUDIOWell, this seems a very appropriate day to check on the “State of The Studio”. I make a really big mess when I am working on a project...
Karen ShivelyJan 7, 20161 minQuilting Survives The HolidaysOr, maybe I should say, “the quilter survived the holidays” and is back to a more normal workday. The latest quilt off the table belongs...
Karen ShivelyDec 31, 20151 min365 Challenge Starts TodayOh my, it’s the first day of the 365 challenge that I am participating in. Kinda nervous, I don’t like starting something I can’t, or...
Karen ShivelyDec 30, 20151 minWow, I’m Back!! Quilt blogging again!Well, it’s only been 1 1/2 years but blogging has peaked my interest again since I am trying to cut back on the number of customer quilts...
Karen ShivelyFeb 13, 20141 minThursday Tool TimeWell, its Thursday and my favorite ripper shows up this week. The Havel ripper is the best ever! I found this out the very hard way,...
Karen ShivelyFeb 12, 20141 minWORK IN PROGRESS (WIP) – CELTIC SOLSTICEOne more row of quilting and my 116 x 116 inch Celtic Solstice will be quilted! I am so totally in love with the backing fabric as well...
Karen ShivelyFeb 12, 20141 minMy Favorite Quilty Blog This WeekI ran across a wonderful blog from a blogger called “Don’t Call Me Betsy”. Her blog, dated February 10th, ” A glimpse into my Type A...
Karen ShivelyFeb 6, 20142 minTOOL TIME THURSDAY and more quiltsWell, its Thursday so I think Thursdays would be really good to tell you about new tools or materials etc. that I have discovered. This...
Karen ShivelyJan 28, 20141 minLIKE EXCERCISE…RENEW BLOGGING IS ON MY LIST FOR 2014! I have spent the last three days renewing my blogging knowledge, trying to learn better ways of posting pictures and adding links to my...
Karen ShivelyOct 4, 20131 minQuilting Whirlwind Festival CountdownIt’s October, Houston Quilt Festival and market time! Cleaning house, finishing customer quilts and preparing for a house full of...
Karen ShivelySep 5, 20131 minShed responsibility – quilt more!Wow, I am back after spending time shedding responsibilities that have consumed my life for the past six or so years. It’s amazing how...
Karen ShivelyAug 2, 20131 minShow entry quilts, appliqué, quilt hintsGosh, been so busy, nose down, working on a couple of show quilts, that I haven’t posted for a while. First, here’s a beautiful quilt...