My new Crazy Quilted Stick Horse.  New Pattern available at www.karenpharrstudios.com

Rusting in the Heat

Rust dying in the 90 degree heat, got some great new colors !!

Don't forget, Rust instructions are now in the Fearless Fabric Painting Book. 

http://www.karenpharrstudios.com/shopbooks.html

Crazy Shuffle - All Batiks

This new crazy shuffle is from my Crazy Shuffle Book.  Just 9 fats make this large lap size top,  add more fats, make it bigger. 

This great fabric is from Sew Batik and pattern by Karen Pharr Studios

http://www.karenpharrstudios.com/shopbooks.html

Welcome Home

New Patterns

Never did I think I would work in a "series" but my door have seem to take on their own life. Request for a door for a guild in the Southern part of the country has created the new Blue Door.

With the popularity rising I have turned both of these now in to Patterns and there are a few Limited Kits available.

Next on the Hoizone is going to be a stone wall with a wood door. 

Check out the new patterns and kits at http://www.karenpharrstudios.com/shoppatterns.html

The flood Wall

A reminder of the Flood before the wall is painted on the Flood Wall which protects Paducah from the river. 

BryerPatch Studio, Paducah Ky

Bryerpatch Studios

 So last year this was one of the places I never made it too.  Now I know what I was missing.

Caryl Bryer Fallert has built a stunning studio called Bryerpatch in Paducah. She works and lives in this large beautiful building specifically built to house both her business and home.  Perfectly laid out to accomodate a show room, work room and upstairs living and personal Studio.  My friend Bridget who works for Caryl during Paducah week gave me a grand tour. 

Caryl Bryer Fallert greeting her guest at the studio

One of my most favorite pieces by Caryl Bryer Fallert

Bridgette, next to her art as a featured artist for the week.

Paducah Class Room

Making Doors

All three classes went great in Paduach, the classes were moved to a whole new location but the students were great and classes were fun.

Paducah

Ahh, kits are made, van is packed.  Rain or Shine Paducah is On!!!  Hope to see you there.

Classes this Summer in Florida

The dates are official !!! join me at Crafty Threads quilt shop  http://www.craftythreads.com/
for Fearless Fabric Painting, Landscapes and Fusing, Fibers and Fun June 30th, July 1st and 2nd.

new Door Update

In the process of a New Door Art Quilt...

Needs some quilting and I am thinking a Welcome sign.

Finding the Artist In You

Join me Saturday at the Cincinnati International Quilt festival.  At 3:30 on the SAQA stage I will be giving my lecture ( not a fan of that word) Finding the Artist in You. 

After the Lecture,  Skyline Chili !!!

MMMMMmmmmmm...

I see Somthing New !!

Last night I wanted to test the Karen Pharr Studios base extender over colored pencils to see how it works.

I drew a simple picture, went over it with the base extender and let it dry. Once dry I ironed to set everything and then washed it. A good wash with Soap and water since I was testing.

No runs, No loss of Color. Still very Soft.

Another great way to use the base extender.

http://www.karenpharrstudios.com/catalog/item/7487423/7870859.htm

New Underwater View

The most fun I have had in a while, Creating this Underwater piece. Scrunching fabrics, melting others. The frame just sets it all off.

New Logo's

I have always wanted a "real logo" so I decided to get some professional help. What do you Think?

Thanks to PiktureThis Photography.

Urban Inspiration Quilt Show

New York City here we come !!!  This show is held in the Fashion Institute of Technology.  And yes, I plan to make my way to MOOD Fabrics.