Cinda's Circles

Come see Cinda's Circle in person at the Original Sewing and Quilting Expo this weekend in Worcester, MA.  Just another show or two and it will retire permanently to my Studio Wall.

Our for a ride, the Crazy Quilt stick horse was perfect entertainment while Mom shopped in the booth.

Stained Glass Jacket

Love the way this Came together.  

I painted the fabric with my shimmer paints using my Stained Glass method and my dear friend and wonderful teacher Judy Kessinger created this jacket. 

Check out your chance to create your own from beginning to end at our Retreat. 

Aug 28, 29 &30

http://www.karenpharr.citymax.com/jacketworkshop.html

Organizing the Studio

When folding fabric to go on the shelf I use my six inch ruler and wrap the fabric around it. After wrapping, the fabric easily slides off the ruler. I then fold this in half. This creates a perfect size fold to fit on my shelf.

For more studio tips visit my YouTUBE channel

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Love those Handles

This set of handles have been hanging around in my studio for a while.  I love the handles and new I needed to design something to fit them.  I am now down to okay, I have the bag sorta done in muslin, I have created some really pretty crazy blocks. I need a little more fabric to accent the side and bottom  of the bag.  This ended up being a bit harder task than I thought.  I will simply blame it on the handles.

A little Inspiration

It seems where ever I go Nature inspires me. While doing some teaching and shows in Florida we visited a nature preserve. I was so excited to see the birds. I came home with lots of pictures.

 The subtle color of a bird that is the most beautiful color of grey, or is it blue?

 but it is funny what might most inspire you...The boardwalk Itself.

Naples Florida Quilt Show 2011

Earlier this year I attended the Naples Florida Quilt Show.  A great Show with outstanding Quilts.

Here is a peak of a few of my favorites.

And then We Cracked Open the Tequila by Veronica Von Zwehl

Shelter by Suzanne Sanger

Beyond the Steps by Deb Crine

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.