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

"Cat Acatemy" (BOM 8-pattern set)    New!

This block-of-the-month is an eight-pattern set just loaded with charm and detail. The cats have companions from butterflies to frogs or grasshoppers and strike a playful cat-like pose. The unique border features hopping mice and a little guy called "Gizmo."

"Forest Galorest"    New!

6-pattern BOM set for 65" appliqued quilt. Each month create either three center blocks, (smaller creatures) or larger animals on the borders. Month four has the setting blocks, borders and squirrels with branches.

"Koiful Consideration"    New!

20" round or 12" x 38" runner
Elegant Koi swim gracefully in these two table-pleasing pieces. Combine applique and piecing to create either topper. The soft colors and lovely details compliment any casual or formal table setting.

"Reader Keepers"    New!

10.5"-11.5" wide
5" - 7" high
A Beautiful quilted case for e-readers or special books. Includes pockets for business cards, glasses, note pad and pen. Fits Kindle, Nook , Sony Reader and most journals and paperback novels.

"We Bearly Made It"    New!

46" x 55" lap quilt
A delightful romp of bears and fish in this colorful lap quilt. Combine courthouse steps piecing with traditional applique for this clever climb in the woods.

"Does It Bite?"

28" x 22" Wall Quilt
Does WHO bite? This cuddly bear and friendly fish will add delight to any child's room. Beautiful applique and unique borders are lovely in bright pastels.

"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.

"Muchas Poochas"

48" x 60" lap quilt
A nine-pattern, bock-of-the-month applique' project. The twelve blocks and the leashed border are all included in the nine-pattern set. Shown created with batiks, dive into your stash and see what "speaks" to you....

"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.