Karen Brow's
Java House Quilts
2412 Majano Pl.
Carlsbad, CA 92009

"Muchas Poochas"    New!

A nine-pattern, bock-of-the-month applique' project

"Frogfolio"

10"-High Seated Frog with Lilly 'Pad-Folio'

Whatever you need to organize or hold this fellow is "hop to" the job. Sewing tools, the TV remote, bath products--anything you need to keep close at hand or cleverly displayed. Make one for yourself and someone you REALLY like....

"Infrognito"

48" x 56' Lap Quilt
Our delightful frog blocks are traditionally-pieced with a few tricks to save time-- like special instructions for eyes, drawn on fabric with textile markers and fused! Our applique frog can be fused or appliqued with any technique as he tries to hide among friends. The color scheme of "mango's, butter-yellow's and crazy frog prints" makes a palate pleasing for adults and children alike.

"Pieceful Pet Beds"

Small" (up to 12lbs.) or "Bigger" (up to 25lbs.)
Pamper your pooch or coddle your cat in one of our stylish quilted beds for pets! (Which look great in any room...) Walls are two layers of quilted fabric sandwiched over 8-oz. batting. Use a standard low-loft pillow for the large bed and create a small pillow for the other. Shams are pieced, machine appliquéd, lined and easy to wash. (Entire bed is machine washable in cold water on gently cycle-- reshape and air dry.)

"Sham-A-Lot"

20"-Square or Standard-Size Pillow Shams

Who wouldn't love a pillow with such frogs jumping and climbing from the borders? Combine applique techniques, courthouse steps blocks and traditional sewing and quilting to create these bright, joyful additions to any bed or child's room.

"You Must Be Croaking"

55" x 64" Lap Quilt
These new frog blocks are traditionally pieced with a few time-saving tricks for feet and eyes to make assembly easier. Our larger-than-life, hugable applique frog can be machine-or hand appliqued and the effect is simply charming. Combine batiks, prints and stripes in this colorful, unusual project!

“Just In Cases”

Glasses & Notions Cases (each approx. 8” tall)
Fun and clever, these quilted cases are for glasses, cutters, notions, and other take-alongs. Make the frog, turtle, or butterfly case using simple quilting and doll-making techniques. Pattern includes templates and instructions for all three designs.

“Penguin’s Puzzle”

40” x 50” Lap Quilt
How puzzling.... gorgeous blocks, a delightful penguin and one extra block.... No mystery however is the beauty of this finished quilt! Create this sophisticated, yet playful quilt using just eight coordinating brightly colored prints. Directions for hand-or machine-applique’ included to produce this delightful, contemporary lap quilt.

“Pocket-Cetera”

Cell Phone Cases & Name Badge Holders (Custom fitted)
Perfectly pleasing pocket holders for cell phones or a quilt show name badge. Courthouse steps piecing and bead and ribbon accents create a beautifully detailed cell phone case to attach to a purse or belt. Badge holder hangs around the neck and can be embellished with machine embroidery or beading. These are wonderful, hand-made gifts which assemble quickly.

“Ruff Around The Edges”

42” x 50” Lap Quilt
These friendly pups can win a child of any age's heart. Batik dogs are appliquéd against the borders of this richly colorful beauty, with blocks on pointe. The pieced border and circle appliqués add a distinct look to the classic nine-patch motif. Instructions for hand- or machine-appliqué. #123 Retail 12.00

“Shell We Dance”

40” x 56” Lap Quilt
This cooly-colorful lap quilt with water-dancing turtles uses paper-piecing and appliqué to construct the delightful blocks. Assorted background blues and bright turtle fabrics create the striking color combinations. The pieced borders add unusual detail and unity to this sure-to-please project.

“Table Turtles”

17” x 55” Table Runner
A wonderful runner motif! The pair of turtles (one on each end) create a graphic but graceful table for any occasion. Paper piecing and traditional methods create this beautifully-designed piece for “front & center” at any meal. Use batiks or prints and any color scheme you prefer.

"Batik Vest"

Misses sizes XS -L
What better way to enjoy those gorgeous batiks than to wear them! And good fashion news...THE VEST IS BACK. Foundation piece the flat-front vest in flattering, angled sections. Embellish with unique, dimensional applique and fit in the back with small gathers at waist and an applique detail. Try it with your favorite holiday fabrics. This pattern just" works."

"Butterfly's Break"

53"x 65"
Tone-on-tone sky blues are the perfect backdrop for these dramatic beauties. Blocks are template-pieced from ten fat-quarter prints and arranged in random order. Nine butterflies are machine sewn to sashings. Select one to appliqué "in flight."

"Cats N' Jammies

40"x 60" or 20"x 20" with child's PJ bottoms
These leaping felines sport snazzy jammies and slippers in style. Batik cats are appliquéd against a strip-pieced background surrounded with stylish bedtime wear and a colorful pieced border. Choose child's quilt or wall hanging and matching pajama bottoms (sizes 4-6-8). Instructions for freezer paper and starch appliqué method included, along with all full-size appliqué templates for appliqués and pajamas.