Quilt 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...
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Karen Shively
- Aug 2, 2018
- 1 min
What’s On The Design Wall
Although I have three different design walls there’s never enough space for my on-going projects. Squished on this wall is my appliqué...
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Karen Shively
- Apr 12, 2016
- 1 min
MACHINE QUILTING CONVENTION
Recently returned from a great show in Manchester, New Hampshire. This trip was not in the plans but an opportunity presented itself...
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Karen Shively
- Mar 20, 2016
- 1 min
TALENT, TALENT, TALENT…GREAT QUILTS
When 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. ...
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Karen Shively
- Mar 13, 2016
- 1 min
More Show Quilts!
Some more eye candy for your pleasure. Really enjoyed this show. So much talent, fantastic piecing and quilting! Enjoy Group 2! ...
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Karen Shively
- Feb 4, 2016
- 1 min
QUILT MEMORIES
Just finished a beautiful quilt made by Karol’s mother before she passed. What a beautiful memory! The handkerchiefs and incredible...
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Karen Shively
- Jan 24, 2016
- 2 min
Label 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...
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Karen Shively
- Jan 18, 2016
- 1 min
LOVE 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...
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Karen Shively
- Jan 12, 2016
- 1 min
STATE OF THE STUDIO
Well, 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...
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Karen Shively
- Jan 7, 2016
- 1 min
Quilting Survives The Holidays
Or, maybe I should say, “the quilter survived the holidays” and is back to a more normal workday. The latest quilt off the table belongs...
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Karen Shively
- Dec 31, 2015
- 1 min
365 Challenge Starts Today
Oh 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...
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Karen Shively
- Dec 30, 2015
- 1 min
Wow, 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...
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Karen Shively
- Feb 13, 2014
- 1 min
Thursday Tool Time
Well, 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,...
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Karen Shively
- Feb 12, 2014
- 1 min
WORK IN PROGRESS (WIP) – CELTIC SOLSTICE
One 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...
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Karen Shively
- Feb 11, 2014
- 1 min
My Favorite Quilty Blog This Week
I 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...
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Karen Shively
- Feb 6, 2014
- 2 min
TOOL TIME THURSDAY and more quilts
Well, its Thursday so I think Thursdays would be really good to tell you about new tools or materials etc. that I have discovered. This...
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Karen Shively
- Jan 28, 2014
- 1 min
LIKE 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...
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Karen Shively
- Oct 4, 2013
- 1 min
Quilting Whirlwind Festival Countdown
It’s October, Houston Quilt Festival and market time! Cleaning house, finishing customer quilts and preparing for a house full of...
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Karen Shively
- Sep 5, 2013
- 1 min
Shed 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...
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Karen Shively
- Aug 2, 2013
- 1 min
Show entry quilts, appliqué, quilt hints
Gosh, 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...
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