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 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 ShivelyMar 13, 20161 minExciting Quilt ShowBEST OF SHOW The Tri-County guild, located in Cypress, Tx. had a fantastic show a few days ago. I hope some of you made it, but just in...
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 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 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...
Karen ShivelyJul 21, 20131 minModern Quilt by “old, gray haired quilter”Well, I decided that this “old, grayed quilter” would see if it was possible to make a modern quilt. Guess what, I made my first modern...
Karen ShivelyJul 6, 20131 minBlack, white and “red”all overFinished a great black, white and red quilt for Esther. Putting the binding on and making an embroidered label for her. It’s a great...
Karen ShivelyJul 2, 20131 minTexas is definitely Red and orange!It’s July, it’s HOT, it’s red, orange and all shades thereof! Been reading a lot about color lately. I know I learned some of this in...
Karen ShivelyJun 15, 20131 minPicture gallery acrylic ink classFinally getting caught up after taking last weekend off for a great Judy Coates-Perez acrylic ink class. It was a great class with...
Karen ShivelyJun 6, 20131 minWhat makes it modern?Well, even though I’m one of those “gray haired old quilters” I am intrigued by the modern quilters movement. I have been watching and...
Karen ShivelyJun 5, 20132 minHow Many Quilters Does It Take…to change a light bulb? Well, have you ever put such mundane things off (like changing a light bulb) just because you don’t want to...
Karen ShivelyMay 22, 20131 minPSsssst! It disappears!Well. Getting back into the groove here, finishing up a great scrap quilt that is on the table today. Thought I would share a fantastic...
Karen ShivelyMay 13, 20131 minThread art is fabulous!What a great class I just attended. Sue Patten from Canada is a terrific teacher and so much fun! Having fun here in Wichita! Be...
Karen ShivelyApr 20, 20132 minBlocking your quiltI have just finished blocking my quilt that will be headed to Wichita in a couple of weeks. Yes, I am actually ahead of schedule. This...
Karen ShivelyApr 18, 20131 minHand Sewing Hexies????Well, everyone who knows me is very aware of my “love” for hand sewing…NOT! I think it is just a lack of patience for me. I really have...