Karen Pharr

Friday, April 8, 2011

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...

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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.

Friday, April 1, 2011

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.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

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.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Fearless Fabric Painting Book

I can't believe it !!

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at a special price.


The Man behind the Scenes

Rarely seen, the man behind the scenes.  My husband Mark is who really keeps things going.
When you see him at the shows, working hard in the booth please thank him for being there.  He drives the car while I catch up on sleep, he carries all the fun stuff into the building for set up and re-packs it all so we can move on to the next show.
Thanks Mark !!!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Screen Print

Found this great new screen at the last show. I could wait to get it home and play.  This is my teal blue shimmer paint straight from the jar onto the screen printed onto white fabrics.  Soooo Easy !!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

One of My Family

Zip it up Mom, Ready to go !!!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Time to be Crazy ???

This turned out so great, the center fabric is a new line from Quilting Treasures.  My favorite thing about a crazy quilt block is using all different types of fabrics.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

A cheesy Heart

A cute little project to show off hand painted cheese cloth, raw edge painted batting, and painted lace wings.

Hand Painted Cheesecloth

newly handpainted cheesecloth.  Lots of great new colors.  Waiting for them to dry.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Painted Silk

Stenciled dupioni silk with Karen Pharr Studios Coral Shimmer Paint.

Monday, February 7, 2011

My Mini Art Doll

My new little mini art doll, she is a mear 4 inches tall,  I think everyone should try a little pink in their hair at least once.   Pattern for art dolls coming this week.

Friday, February 4, 2011

New Rusted Fabric

After moving, I know the process is the same but I had to get comfortable in my new rust dyeing area.  All seems well, Here are a couple of new pieces.
This newspaper print fabric is one of my favorite things to rust, it gives you a wonderful vintage look.