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

"Pickled Pigs Fleet"

46"x 54" or 23"x 15"
As fun to make as it is to look at, this quilt is a delight of color and fleet-footed swine. Hand or machine appliqué the pastel piglets and pickle vines as they burst right out from under and run around the courthouse steps blocks!

"Pumpkin Play"

23" x 23" or 17" x 25" Applique Wall Hangings
Black cats, luminous pumpkins and the mice who torment them! These applique'd beauties are playful and elegant at the same time. Two wonderful pieces for fall decorating .

"Purple Dolphin's Majesty"

60"x 66"
Our lovable, appliquéd, 60" tall bottlenose dolphin swims with both charm and grace alongside vibrant courthouse steps blocks. Set a companion's tail diving through quilt's lower left border and complete the under-the-sea background with appliqé bubbles.

"Quilts In Progress"

23" x 28" Fuslible Applique' Banner
“When the banner’s a hangin’, don’t come a bangin!’” At last-- the banner for the sewing room, the friendship group, the guild meeting, heck the kitchen (when you’ve no intention of cooking....) This easy, colorful fusible project is a fun, clever quilt for the shop, classroom or home. A great gift for the dedicated or beginning quilter alike.

"Tableworks For Fall"

16"x 48" runner, bread cozy & napkin rings
Something different in a pieced and appliquéd table runner with matching bread cozy and napkin rings. Appliqué pumpkin motif in soft shades of orange and/or reds on the teapot (or coffeepot) for the runner and on the cups for bread cozy. Three dimensional stuffed pumpkin sits atop napkin rings.

"Tableworks For Spring"

16"x 48" runner, bread cozy & napkin rings
Our spring version of a fall favorite; pieced and appliquéd table runner with matching ensemble of bread cozy and napkin rings. Appliqué plum motif in soft shades of lavender or grape on teapot (or coffeepot) for runner and on the cup 'n saucer for cozy. Napkin ring features a stuffed plum with ribbon accents.

"We're On A Roll"

16"x 37" or 16"x 16"
Here's a quilt even a guy could like... These delightful wall hangings get a chuckle every time. Appliqué T.P. rolls against snappy blocks and borders and you've got humor, color and a really clever bathroom. Choose from three wall hanging designs; complete instructions and all templates included.

“Bad Hare Day”

40” x 52” Child’s Quilt & Standard Sham
This unusual child's quilt gets a chuckle every time... Our playful, 16" tall "bad hare" runs away with one of the eight, log cabin blocks. A strip-pieced center panel, pieced accent border and flower appliqué corners complete this delightful set which includes instructions for a matching standard pillow sham.

“Get Well Quilt”

37”x 43” Child’s Quilt & 20” pillow
Never has an "owie" been so much fun! Next time that tummy aches or your little one takes a tumble, snuggle them under this special quilt. (They'll be happy to stay still.) The pup has a fever, the bunny a cast and the duck a band-aid on its behind... Matching pillow completes the tender loving care....

“Here’s A Tip”

34” x 41” Wall Hanging
Who wouldn’t enjoy waking up to this “ode to java” (or tea!) An elegant pot is surrounded by playful applique cups and a fan of spoons at the top. Use Hoffman’s “Coffee Talk” fabrics or any others whose colors match your sipping mood. Easy piecing creates the background for the appliques’ and one of the cups tips over in a playful “reality check....”

“Penguin Plunge”

55” X 46” Lap Quilt & Tote Bag
Five penguins frolic and take the plunge in this generous child's lap quilt and tote. Pastel courthouse steps blocks form the background for the birds and the lettering is created from 1/4" bias strips. Pieced border and unusual corner details complete the lively scene. Construct tote from leftover border strips and blocks. Techniques, using freezer paper and starch, are included, along with all full-size appliqué templates.