Accidental Landscapes Book                    Now available!

Discover the secrets of creating a fabric landscape accidentally using Karen's layering and topstitching technique.  You'll find out how to  capture the feeling of a scene in simple layers create a landscape based on a favorite photo, postcard, color palette, memory or vacation surprise yourself with lively, exciting compositions adopt the same easy techniques for gorgeous curved borders 64 pages full color                     $ 21.95   (measurements provided in inches and centimeters)

Happy Villages Book
	Let your imagination run wild as you explore the freedom of raw-edge fabric collage! No seams to sew, no points to match. Fabrics are lightly glue basted then machine stitched with a layer of tulle. Step-by-step your village will magically come to life.   32 pages full color  A 16" x 16" project you can create in a day 12 variations offered - seasonal, international, whimsical, etc. $ 16.95
"Oh, Karen, what a fabuloso book! I couldn't put it down, read every word, adored how you made it easy, but gave folks a myriad  variations!"    ~ Eleanor Levie, Editor of the new book "Skinny Quilts and Table Runners"

Lucky Lizard Patterns

Mola Lizard - #1 in the Lucky Lizard Series
	Inspired by the colors and shapes in Kuna Indian Mola Panels, this simplified version gives the look of reverse applique by using straight - stitch machine applique / quilting and fusible web.  Finished size 17" W x 23" L $ 8.50
Comma Chameleons - #2 in the Lucky Lizard Series
	For the lizard lovers in your life, here is an easy wallhanging featuring happy chameleons sure to make you smile. Discover how quick it is to "piece" the background block using fabric collage construction. A layer of tulle is added to stop the raw edges from fraying and gives the surface a refined look. The first time you'll need your sewing machine will be at the final steps of quilting.   Finished size 16 1/2" W x 16 1/2" L $ 8.50
Lizard on a Ladder - #3 in the Lucky Lizard Series
	The whimsical idea of a lizard with a ladder came from the book Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass.  This version takes on a Southwestern flavor by introducing my lizard to the ladders of the pueblos and cliff dwellings. Both fabric glue and fusible web are used in the collage construction process. A layer of tulle and yarn are added at the machine quilting stage.  Finished size 15" W x 21" L $ 8.50
Salamander Square - #4 in the Lucky Lizard Series
	A swirl of salamanders chase each other on this little wall hanging or pillow. Fabric collage construction is used to layer the shapes, so you won't have any seams to sew or edges to turn under. A layer of tulle and machine quilting will hold this raw edge collage in place. Couched spirals of yarns and an assortment of beads add texture to this playful block.  Finished size 18 1/2" W x 18 1/2" L $ 8.50

 

Meadow & Mountains  -   #1 in the Accidental Landscape Series Accidental Landscapes rely on layers of colors and lines to capture the feelings of a favorite scene. These miniatures are quick and easy to make, no templates, no fuss – just free form rotary cutting and topstitched edges. The results are always a pleasant surprise.
	This pattern will help you “plan” your Accidental Meadow and Mountains landscape. Finished size is approximately 26”W x 18”L (not including borders). Landscapes can be matted and framed or finished as a miniature quilt by adding bordersand quilting. Technique: Layered Curves and Peaks $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the  Meadows & Mountains Pattern

Beaches  -   #2 in the Accidental Landscape Series
	This pattern will help you “plan” your Accidental Beach Seascape. Finished size is approximately  8”W x 12”L (not including borders). Landscapes can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Curves $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the Beaches Pattern

Farms & Fields  -   #3 in the Accidental Landscape Series
	This pattern will help you “plan” your Accidental Farms and Fields landscape. Finished size is approximately  7”W x 8”L (not including borders). Landscapes can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Curves $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the  Farms & Fields Pattern

City Skylines  -   #4 in the Accidental Landscape Series
	This pattern will help you “plan” your Accidental City Skyline. Finished size is approximately  9”W x 6”L (not including borders). City Skylines can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Rectangles $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the City Skylines Pattern

Canyons & Mesas - #5 in the Accidental Landscape Series
	This pattern will help you “plan” your Canyons & Mesas. Finished size is approximately  9”W x 6”L (not including borders). Canyon scenes can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Peaks $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the  Canyons& Mesas Pattern
Coastlines - #6 in the Accidental Landscape Series
	This pattern will help you “plan” your Coastlines. Finished size is approximately  11”W x 8”L (not including borders). Coastlines can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Curves and Peaks $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the  Coastlines Pattern
Autumn Hills - #7 in the Accidental Landscape Series
	This pattern will help you “plan” your Autumn Hills. Finished size is approximately  9”W x 9”L (not including borders). Hill scenes can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Curves $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the  Autumn Hills Pattern
Golf Courses - #8 in the Accidental Landscapes Series The perfect gift for your favorite golfer! Create a golf course that can be anywhere in the country or world, simply by changing the collage details (add palm trees, willows, cacti or even an ocean). No two courses will be identical, but that's par for the course! The Golf Course  scene measures approximately 8" x 10" (not including borders). Golf Course scenes can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Curves and Peaks $ 7.00  click here to see variations of the  Golf Courses Pattern
Ski Slopes - #9 in the Accidental Landscapes Series
	Create a winter wonderland complete with your choice of a skier or a snowboarder, or leave them both out for a beautiful winter scene.  Add Christmas or Holiday theme borders for a festive winter scene. The Ski Slope scene measures approximately 14" x 9" (not including borders). Ski Slope scenes can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Curves and Peaks $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the  Ski Slopes Pattern
Lakes - #10 in the Accidental Landscapes Series
	Capture the dramatic light of your favorite lake in simple layers. Customize your scene by adding your choice of a canoe, kayak, sail boat, row boat, heron, ducks, flying geese, moose, bear or a  fisherman. The Lakes  scene measures approximately 10" x 8" (not including borders). Lake scenes can be matted and framed OR finished as a miniature quilt by adding borders and quilting. Technique: Layered Curves and Lines $ 7.00	click here to see variations of the  Lakes Pattern
Baby Wheels
	Curves are easy to sew when you topstitch them. No points to worry about, simply iron the curved edges under and topstitch. This pattern looks especially great in juvenile prints, batiks and flannels. Just pick a multi colored fabric and five fabrics to go with it and you are on the road to a really quick quilt!       Baby Quilt: 32" x 38" ; Lap Quilt: 45" x 68" Technique: Layered Curves $ 7.00

Fantasy Garden
	Picture yourself in a beautiful garden of flowers that only your imagination could grow. Flowers of all shapes and sizes are easy to create using collage and raw edge applique (adaptable to hand applique and machine applique). A great project for your collection of floral prints and Bali / batiks. Finished size: 27" x 33"  Technique: Collage / Raw Edge Applique $ 8.00

Old Glory Waves Again
	Create your own one of a kind flag that actually looks like it’s waving in the breeze. It is easy to capture the feeling and motion of a flag by using Karen’s “Layered Curves” technique. Your unique flag wallhanging will measure approximately 33”w x 26”l. Technique: Layered Curves $ 7.00

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