Karel’s Kreations

Karel developed a love of quilting and flowers from her maternal Grandmother and both are reflected in this new design. Five blocks set on point each feature a different type of wild flower. The flowers and leaves are done in wool appliqué and have hand embroidery details added. Each background square is a different reproduction fabric for added interest. The triple sashing surrounds the blocks with a square in square block as the cornerstones. The hand wool appliqué and quilting complete this quilt perfectly. A hanging sleeve and Karel’s signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.

The Wheels on the Bus song is what inspired this fun children’s quilt which features a sunny yellow bus in the center. Whimsical cars and a pick up truck, done in cheerful colors with embroidered details surround the bus. The pattern feature bright colored patchwork which frame the hand appliquéd blocks. The border fabric echos the cars and bus as the children on bikes and jumping rope ride around the border. This playful quilt is ready to become a child’s beloved snuggle blanket right now. The workmanship is beautifully done and the hand quilting enhances the overall design. A hanging sleeve and Karel’s signature tag are included on the back of the quilt.

A Christmas wreath with a cute little cardinal are the center of this new quilt design. Look closely at all the hand embroidered pine needles tucked behind holly and berries in the wreath. Ribbon star blocks surround the wreath along with corner poinsettia and pinecone blocks. A checkerboard inner border highlights the center wreath design. The border fabric echos the motifs in the quilt set on a black background making this an elegant quilt to be enjoyed all winter long. A hanging sleeve and Karel’s signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.

This is one of Karel’s most popular designs, the trumpet flower, and it continues to be a customer favorite. Winding trumpet flowers, vines and leaves are surrounded by small log cabin blocks and primitive stars in each of the 4 corners. Multi colored fabrics have been used in warm, country colors to give it a “scrappy” look. Karel enjoys incorporating many different fabric prints in her designs along with hand quilting and hand appliqué that are beautifully done. A hanging sleeve and Karel’s signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.

A classic color palette was chosen for this charming, original Starberry design. Using pieced, neutral log cabin blocks for the center background was a creative choice. Stars and berries with a center flower are beautifully appliquéd along with precise piecing done on the corner log cabin and 54-40 or fight star blocks. Hand quilted diamonds called cross-hatching has been used on the background triangles that surround the center. All the elements of this design come together in such a delightful way in this stunning quilt. A hanging sleeve and Karel’s signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.

A perky red cardinal is at the center of this log cabin Christmas quilt. The log cabin blocks have been artfully arranged using lights and darks to create the back drop for this festive holiday quilt. Hand appliquéd pinecones and hand embroidered pine needles add to the seasonal feeling as well. Look closely at all the fun fabrics that Karel incorporates to create the logs for the blocks. Small hand quilted stitches add to the beauty of this original design along with the border fabric featuring holly, berries and pinecones. A hanging sleeve and Karel’s signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.

This stunning new quilt was inspired by Karel’s favorite time of the year, late summer, and all the beauty of flowers in her yard. From sunflowers to zinnias, warm hues in golds, reds, oranges and plums play well together. The flowers are wool and are embellished with embroidery stitching with a Dresden plate at the very center. To create added interest, she used a number of different neutral prints for the center background square. The quilt is bordered in a green printed fabric to symbolize the color of leaves and how well this color goes with all the colors in nature. A hanging sleeve along with Karel’s signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.

Whimsical winter birds including chickadees and cardinals are featured in this log cabin variation. You can enjoy this quilt all winter long as many of the fabrics feature pine needles and berries to name a few. The birds are done in wool appliqué and hand embroidered details abound on the pine boughs and the birds. The exquisite hand quilting can be seen in every detail as well. A hanging sleeve and Karel’s signature patch are in included on the back.

Hollyhocks and a bluebird play nicely with flowers and buds alongside some of Karel’s favorite pieced blocks, including log cabin, churn dash and pinwheel. This quilt uses classic colors in this attractive design. It’s bordered in pretty floral fabric on a navy background for the perfect finish. A hanging sleeve is included on the back along with Karel’s signature patch.