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Karen commented on Chrissie Day's group 'Fibre Arts Mixed Media UK'

Oh, Carol, sorry, west wales is perhaps not quite right .... I think of Swansea as south wales. I am near Barmouth - right in the middle at the coast. (Straight line to the sea from Birmingham) about 2 hours away from anywhere (including supermarket…

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Hometown:

Dyffryn Ardudwy

About Me:

Embroider and Textile Artist
Living in Wales

Website:

http://www.artistsgardenstudio.co.uk/

2nd website:

http://www.moonsong.co.uk

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Artist's Block?

This summer has been very strange for me - as I have had a wonderful time - but .... I have not been in the studio for 6 months - life without art, well textile art. (Although I have been very creative in our garden).
The thing about having such a long break - is that I almost have to get back to basics again. It is hard to pick up where I left off - I am no longer in the same place creatively, or technically. I couldn't even remember how to thread the sewing machine yesterday - mental block or… Continue

Posted on October 11, 2008 at 6:30am —

Pay It Forward

I am sure that some of you have seen the "Pay it Forward" exchange. I was lucky enough to spot it on Vivien's blog and so I left her a comment. I will be getting a beautiful piece of art from Vivian and this means I have to "Pay it Forward" on my blog. Which I am doing on my OTHER blog - Karens Studio.

If you are interested in this lovely way of exchanging art and passing on the joy - please… Continue

Posted on November 15, 2007 at 2:18pm — 2 Comments

New Sewing Machine

I would like to thank Shirley, Sharon, Sandra and Margaret;- who all took the time and trouble to let me know what sewing machines they use. I really appreciated it.

I have now got my new machine and I had a good idea of what I was going to get and I went for it in the end.

It is a pfaff 2058 and I have posted a bit more about it on my blog

http://karens-gardenstudio.blogspot.com/

I expect it will take me… Continue

Posted on October 21, 2007 at 2:57pm — 5 Comments

Which sewing Machine Do you Use?

Hi everyone,
First post here - and I thought this would be a good place to ask the question that is buzzing around my head - Those of you that use a sewing machine in your fibre art -

What machine do you use for free motion embroidery? (make and model)

My pfaff of 20 years needs replacing. I know what I am probably going to get - but just thought I would see what others are using and how they like them for free machine embroidery
Warm Regards
Karen
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Posted on October 13, 2007 at 5:16am — 8 Comments

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At 7:35pm on January 16, 2008, Hope Clinchot said…: Thanks, Karen! It is from a postcard I drew and painted for a friend. Looking forward to sharing art here in this group!! :) Hope

At 5:38pm on January 15, 2008, noelle thomas said…: hi karen thank you for your kind comment , i love your website thanks again noelle

At 2:07pm on November 14, 2007, Jacqueline de Jong-van Baalen said…: Thank you very much Karen, I visit you're blog too and I think you're work is great. I especially love the amulets!

At 1:28pm on November 14, 2007, linda chilton said…: Hi Karen, Thanks so much for the encouragement- this has taken ages to resolve,for no very good reason that I can think of. linda

At 2:56pm on November 7, 2007, Carol McFee said…: Hi Karen, good to see you here too

At 1:04pm on November 6, 2007, julie mackinder said…: Hi Karen. Thank you for inviting me into your circle of friends and for the FME tips. I have had a short look at your blog (need to cook dinner) and will have a longer look later. Your work is beautiful! I look forward to getting to know you here.

At 2:04pm on October 29, 2007, marion barnett said…: thanks, Karen. It's hard to see the shop through unbiased eyes...a bit like your children, they're meant to be perfect...so feedback is always welcome...

At 1:56am on October 29, 2007, Bina Eisenberg said…: Great website Karen! Nice to see your work. Thanks for your visit and nice comments. I am very new to embroidery but thanks to TAST, I learned a lot.

At 6:37pm on October 24, 2007, sharon young said…: Hi Karen
Thanks for your comment, and your help!

At 1:18pm on October 24, 2007, linda chilton said…: Hi Karen, Thanks. This piece was finished quite quickly for the Christmas show. I have to make some pieces, and then want to make some bigger cards. Green men are in my head, having made that necklace!

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