Karel’s Kreations

  • Wooly sheep and saw tooth stars have been combined with a fun block called "this and that" in this original small quilt. The wool sheep are appliquéd onto the background using the button hole stitch which is all done by hand. The graceful willow tree in the center block has been created using lots of hand embroidery stitches as a sheep stands underneath holding a sweet little heart. Fabric prints were carefully selected and include stripes and small florals. Karel loves combining touches of wool fabrics along with cottons in this special quilt along with fine hand-quilting. A hanging sleeve and Karel's signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.
  • Stars, flowers and berries seem to spring out of a red heart in the center block of Karel's original design called Star Flower. Her signature triple border and corner squares nicely frame the center block. Take note of the fine hand quilting in the triangles around the center design as well as the beautiful hand appliqué throughout the design. The traditional pieced star block is called Sarah's choice and a variation of the log cabin block flank each side of the star and berries border. Karel enjoys mixing many different fabrics in her quilts to give them a "scrappy" look and this quilt is a great example of that. 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.
  • 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.
  • Log Cabin blocks done in half light fabrics and half dark fabrics create the background for the center circle and primitive star in this folk art inspired quilt.  Arching flowers and leaves wind around the center block with corner log cabin blocks completing this pattern.  Pinwheels and checkerboards are another pleasing element in the borders of this original design by Karel.  Fabrics were carefully selected in a nice variety of prints  that play nicely with the precise appliqué and tiny quilting stitches. A hanging sleeve and Karel's signature tag are included on the back of the quilt.
  • A graceful wreath is the focal point of this stunning small quilt. Tulips, buds, and flowers are combined in a pleasing arrangement with corner appliqué blocks radiating out from the center wreath along with ribbon star blocks that make a bold statement as they frame the central wreath. Next comes a checkerboard border that completes the look. Karel chose civil war reproduction fabrics because the tiny prints lend themselves well to small applique pieces. The hand quilting is expertly done. A hanging sleeve along with Karel's signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.
  • The Leymoyne star or 8-pointed star really shines in this scrappy sofa throw quilt. A 9-patch block has been used for its simplicity against the star blocks and you can tell by looking at the star points that Karel took her time to make sure each one was pieced accurately.The addition of circular quilting in the center of the 9-patches helps to soften the pattern. The floral border fabric set against a warm brown background completes the look. The versatility of a sofa throw size means you can throw it over a chair, the back of a sofa or fold it across the foot of your bed so it's always ready to cuddle up in. Karel's signature patch is included on the back of the quilt.
  • Patchwork Autumn is an original design by Karel and was created out of her love for the fall season. Hand appliqué hollyhocks, flowers, a goldfinch and pumpkins are surrounded with blocks that include the friendship star, pinwheel, Ohio star and churn dash pattern to name a few. Half square triangles and hourglass blocks add to its charm as well. The border fabric features little flowers in fall colors on a brown background. Beautiful hand quilting and appliqué make this quilt a beauty. A hanging sleeve and Karel's signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.
  • This was one of Karel's first original 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 reproduction fabrics for a vintage look. Karel enjoys incorporating many different prints with color and texture creating interest in her quilts along with the best hand quilting and appliqué to create and heirloom piece. A hanging sleeve and Karel's signature patch are included on the back of the quilt.
  • The trumpet flower was one of Karel's first original designs 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, classic colors to give it a "scrappy" look. Karel enjoys incorporating many different fabric prints in her designs along with precise 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.