Yeah Tennessee

We made it, I actually have my studio unpacked and am sitting in it typing on my Blog.  My room is small but I am going to take some time and share it with you. I think I used my space wisely. 

I have a full size cutting table, a 5 foot sewing table and a 5ft big board for ironing.  4 book cases for fabric and a book shelf.  Oh Yeah, also my TV. 

Happy to be in My New Home

Moving On

I have been so busy, I have been a terrible blogger.  Hoping for a simpler Life we will be loading a moving truck this week and moving to the Knoxville Tn area.  A small town called Luttrell just 15minutes NE of Knoxville.  I am very excited to be able to concentrate on shows all around the area and on to the East Coast. 

Paint Retreat

So much fun painting for 3 days here in La Veta.  I wanted to share some of the great work from my students.

Beautiful Sun Print, In between Rain Storms.

Hand Painted Silk

Stunning Sky

Great Use of Fluorescent Paints and Black

Wichita Kansas Quilt Show

Catching up from the summer, here are some great pics of quilts and friends from the Wichita Show.

To the Edge and Back

So I warned you that you would be surprised at what comes next.  I seem to be finding my roots again and will be bringing you some more traditional quilts and designs.  I am rekindling my affair with my sewing machine and loving it. 
Finally after 10 yrs my hands seem to be allowing me to do a bit of hand work so I am reinventing some new ways to do redwork.
Check out my new etsy shop for some Homespun Fun and New star kit.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/karenpharrstudios

Studio Cleanout

Your gonna be surprised at what you see next.  Close to Colorado.  Yard Sale with lots of fabric, patterns, books, and other great stuff on Friday!!!

1/2 price Books

End on Thursday!!! Don't miss out. 

1/2 Price Books

Just listed all my Quilt Books on the web at 1/2 Price.  Get them while you can. 
http://www.karenpharrstudios.com/

Common Threads Quilt Show

Count down to going to Wichita Kansas for the Common Threads Quilt Show.  June 25-27th.  Hope to see some of you there.  Stop by the booth and say Hi!! 

Workshops

Just updated the website, http://www.karenpharrstudios.com/ , New Workshops and Lectures.  Now taking bookings for 2011 and 2012

Redesigning

So I find myself lately working on some new projects.  I have been reworking an idea for machine applique.  As moth of you know with my carpal tunnel hand work is not something I can still do.  So I am working on wash away applique.  No glue, all cotton, as realistic to hand work that I think you can get with all new tools.  What do you think? Intrigued?

Growing as a Quilt makers.

Lecture today at the Green Valley Quilt Guild.   Workshop tomorrow.  Home on Sat. 

Denver Mancuso Show

So after leaving Paducah we headed to Denver for the Denver Mancuso Show.  One of my favorite shows I love the extra little art vibe it has and there also was a wonderful SAQA exhibit.

                                                       

This was my favorite quilt and I met the Artist.  It won viewers choice but not judging ribbons.  It was not quilted to death which I thought was a nice change.

Paducah Final Thoughts

So yes this year the crowd was down, not sure exactly why.  But I would have to say if you ever want to plan to go to Paducah it will be a great year next year.  With the new pavillion in place, and it is wonderful.  Air conditioned, carpeted floor and I already have my same space reserved for 2011. 


Some tips, I have heard it always rains at least once each year.  So bring an umbrella.
Wear good walking shoes, but take advantage of the buses that run all over town to all the great spots.
Start booking a Hotel Now.
If you want to have dinner downtown. Make a Reservation. 
Don't forget to visit Karen Pharr Studios.

The Amazing Quilts

So here are some of the quilts that caught my eye at the Paducah Quilt Show