I have been a blog fan of Karen for quite awhile. She has inspired me to work outside my comfort zone. I have made 3 of her patterns.
In 2013, I made her Maritime Beauty pattern.
I did a test block first, and turned it into a mug mat.
I made the full pattern, but it took me quite awhile to actually get it quilted.
Just for fun, I also reduced the block and made it into a post card.
I actually cheated on that one and used fusible applique. The other two are paper pieced.
Next up, I made Polly's Posies.
I actually got that one finished in about 6 weeks. Miracles do happen.
Finally, I bought Karen's book quilting Beauties Come in All Shapes and Sizes.
I made "Thistles in the Heather" from the book.
Sadly, it has not yet been quilted. Obviously, I need a better list of my UFOs.
I listened to that interview, too. I thought Karen represented us (Canada) really well. And I really like the quilts you made from her patterns. I may like the mug mat best of all! (You have converted me to the purple side.)
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used that pattern in different ways, but especially the mug rug because it’s a unique shape for a mug rug.
ReplyDeleteAnything that looks like a New York Beauty makes me shutter! And if you need a spreadsheet for UFDO's, I can share... lol
ReplyDeleteNew York Beauty blocks are not that easy, you did a fantastic job with all of these projects.
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