Sunday, January 25, 2015

Grow Your Blog!


Thanks for stopping by!
Vicki at 2 Bags Full is again hosting the Grow Your Blog party!
Be sure to hop over to her site HERE for links to hundreds of great blogs.
If you are new to my blog, I'm Karen and I live in Minnesota where we need lots of quilts----perfect for me because I like to make them!

I started my blog as an aid for a group I have at Colorz Quilt Shop. 
Each year the Stitch Therapy group work on a project together. It is so inspiring to see how many versions there can be to one pattern!
Some of our past projects include: 

Honey Bunny's Garden Quilt by Crabapple Hill
This is the quilt that started it all!
(Sadly--it's not quilted yet...)

I made the quilt as a model for the quilt shop--it turned into a class and the class turned into the Stitch Therapy group!

I stitched a second version in Redwork during the class.

At least this one is quilted. 

I had already made Lori Holt's Apron Club, so this was our second project.

The quilt was made before Lori began designing fabric for Riley Blake.
My label is dated 2008, but I may have pieced it before that. 

One year we made lots of small projects from The Green Book.
Another combination of applique and embroidery: Memory Bouquet from the Kansas City Star book Star Quilts II
I'm not sure of the year we did this one.
 
Some of the Stitcher's did their versions in all applique.
I thought adding the dog-tooth border was kind of fun. 

The Wish Quilt.
This pattern was first published in an Australian magazine, which is when I made my version.
I started my blog so I could post updates for my class to help create this quilt-- now a free pattern from Bronwyn Hayes (Red Brolly).

I hate working the satin stitch, so I used colored pencils (and occasionally markers) to fill in those areas.
I know--slacker.....

I also used crystals instead of French Knots. 

Last year we did Simply Red by Kathy Schmitz.
This is Brenda's beautiful blue version. 
I'm not sure if I've forgotten a project or two,
but I can't wait to start Sophie's Garden, our 2015 project.

Thanks again for stopping in--come back soon--there's lots more going on!

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20 comments:

  1. Stitchin At HomeJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Hello I am visiting different blogs through Vicki's blog party. Beautiful quilts.

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  2. LorisJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    I love your idea of using the color markers,etc...I'm not fond of satin stitch either. Your idea looks lovely!

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  3. Christine BJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Hello Karen! Wow! What beautiful quilts! Love them.... I'll be visiting again to see what you are doing! Have lots of lovely visitors! :) x

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  4. KarenJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    I was on your blog last weekend doing some looking. You inspired me to do the Memory Bouquet embroidery and applique. I shopped for fabric and now need to do some tracing.

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  5. JJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Oh my goodness! That apron quilt! How cute can you get?! Your work is amazing - such meticulous craftsmanship! I admire your talent!
    I'm a fellow GYB-er!

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  6. glassbylindi.blogspot.comJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Glad to meet you! I am having a lot of fun seeing all the great inspiration, so many new ideas! Love, Love, Love! L

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  7. kathyinozarksJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Your quilts are just stunning-love them all especially the aprons-so glad to have met you through the party
    Kathy

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  8. Tanya Quilts in COJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    I love your work! I have been quilting 20 years and I have never finished my first quilt either! Visiting from GYB.

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  9. KyleJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    I could see how the quilts have grown in complexity as the years have gone by. I love seeing a quilter journey. Thanks for sharing your story.

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  10. Karen HJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    What a great little trunk show. That apron quilt is just too cute!

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  11. barbara woodsJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    love your quilts, I am a quilter from Ga. and already follow just visiting from Vickis

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  12. KimMJanuary 28, 2015 at 3:32 AM

    Wowed! So glad I popped in to vist (GYB party). What inspiring, beautiful work! I'm now a follower. Looking forward to following you.
    Best wishes

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  13. Sue KosecJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    You throw a great party. Thank you for inviting me!

    So that you know, I've become a Follower and when time permits, I'll be back to see what other beautiful things were made by your hands!

    What this party is all about is to GROW your blog and I'm hoping to do the same. When you get to Section One, check out A Country Chic Retreat and SuZeQ Creations, my personal blog, in Section Fifteen I'd love for you to follow and subscribe to.

    Happy crafting!
    SuZeQ

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  14. Threads of InspirationJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Hi from Wisconsin Karen! I hope you're staying warm but with all of those quilts I'm sure you are. I love the apron quilt - it made me smile.

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  15. Val's Quilting StudioJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    HI Karen! Just stopping in from the GYB hop. I enjoyed all your projects...that stitched bunny is adorable!! V

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  16. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    HI, I'm a textile artist, visiting, via GYB, from St. John's, NL Canada. Your projects are wonderful. Enjoyed my visit!

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  17. PaintedThreadJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Stopping by from GYB. Grew up in MN, have lived in MA decades; I still love running into other Minnesotans. Your sewing is wonderful... I look forward to seeing what's next!

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  18. Magpie's MumblingsJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    It was great fun to see all your quilts. I really like the combinations of embroidery with more traditional blocks. I'm a crazy quilter so of course I like the embroidery! So nice to meet you. Enjoy the party!

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  19. DashaFebruary 4, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Visiting from Australia for the GYB, Enjoyed seeing your lovely stitching. Bronwyn Hayes is one of my favourite embroidery designers, but I haven't made that quilt. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    I really like your mix of stitching and quilting! Lovely work! Visiting from the GYB hop. I'll be looking for the Bloglovin follow button.

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