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Karen
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Post Lockdown Retreat to the Country - Karen on the Go #1
It seems like forever since I left Toronto. And truth be told, I haven’t strayed far from my block since before Christmas. So this past...
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Karen
Jul 16, 20212 min read
My Blue Bag is Empty... Now What?
Last week I finally finished my 4th of July Quilt. As I was knotting the last stitch, I truly felt like I was crossing the finish line in...
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Karen
Jun 29, 20212 min read
The Rise of the Sampler Quilt
This week in Karen's Quilt Circle, I spoke with Barbara Brackman, author of Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns. It was such a...
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Karen
Jun 16, 20212 min read
Clearing the Decks
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of interviewing Angie Wilson, who many of you know as Gnome Angel. We had such a blast that at the...
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Karen
May 29, 20212 min read
Finding a New Rhythm
The past 18 months have been one continuous study of how to "fit it all in". Retiring, caring for my son, COVID lockdowns 1, 2 & 3 and...
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Karen
May 8, 20213 min read
When Small Problems Turn into Bigger Problems
"Many people delay taking action because they hope to avoid suffering. They keep searching for a path that won’t involve trade-offs. But...
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Karen
Apr 17, 20213 min read
Here's Mando!
Everything happens for a reason. After taking the pet portrait class, and writing my last blog, I realized I was so sad missing my dog...
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Karen
Mar 30, 20212 min read
30 Minutes at a Time
I finally have my 4th of July*on the longarm. Honestly, I think I purchased the longarm just so I could take my time and quilt it. There...
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Karen
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Anniversaries: Good & Bad
Where were you at this time last year? This question has been all over social media this week. Like other terrifying world events, nearly...
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Karen
Feb 27, 20212 min read
February Woes and QuiltCon 2021
February has always been a month that I could do without. The days are short and cold. The worst part about February — my hair. From the...
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Karen
Feb 17, 20212 min read
After the Declutter Challenge
It’s been 3 weeks since the Declutter Challenge and I am still feeling all the positive vibes that open spaces bring. When I open my...
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Karen
Dec 23, 20203 min read
Holiday Playlists
Holidays are often when we have time to let the regular routines go and devote time and space to hobbies. When I am tucked into my sewing...
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Karen
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Christmas Ornament Tutorial
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who participated in last night's Livestream. I had so much fun sharing this craft idea. Whether...
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Karen
Dec 13, 20202 min read
COVID, Christmas Ornaments, and a Wish Come True
COVID became a lot more real last week for our family. My daughter tested positive for COVID-19. For context, she lives in a home with 7...
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Karen
Nov 29, 20202 min read
#UFOvember + COVID Update
This month I have a couple of updates I want to share with you all. The first is my progress with #UFOvember. If you remember from my...
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Karen
Nov 13, 20201 min read
10 GIFTS FOR QUILTERS 2020
Here is a list of most of the items in my last video Downloadable Shopping List PDF with embedded links here. Please note that some, not...
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Karen
Nov 9, 20204 min read
How to Fall in Love... With your UFOs Again
#UFOvember is here. If you've seen my last video, Organize Your Space- Part 1, you know I've got a lot of work to do in that space. This...
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Karen
Oct 31, 20202 min read
My Miniature Quilt Journey
I have always been fascinated by miniature quilts. At quilt shows, I often spend a lot of time trying to figure out how quilters can be...
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Karen
Oct 19, 20202 min read
Finally Eating The Frog.
All quilters have one thing they hate about the quilting process. For me, it’s quilt sandwiches. Passionately...
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Karen
Sep 30, 20202 min read
Rest and Reset: Applying my SewJo Techniques to Everyday Life
If you had asked me two weeks ago how things were, I would have said wonderful! My oldest son was now healthy, my YouTube channel...
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