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

"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.

"Cucumber Number"

52" x 60" Lap Quilt

Graceful cucumber vines sweep across the patchwork background, complete with cucumbers, "slices" and the charming garden snails who love them! The pieced border unites all the colors in this fanciful romp in the garden....

"Cupsey Turvey"

45" x 56" Lap Quilt

Cups and saucers dance on pointe and are flanked by tossed spoons in this unusual, graceful applique project. Create the appliques using small pieces of "china-like" florals and set them off against a deep batik. Two-toned center blocks, accented with a floral border and a smaller pieced one create sophisticated framing for your work.

"Dragonfly Meadow"

35"x 35"
A swirl of blue dragonflies in striking appliqué over background squares in mangos and pinks. Fern-like leaves accentuate movement and a series of borders (striped, pieced, and finally, wide) add a beautiful finish. Detailed, step by step directions include techniques for freezer paper and starch appliqué.

"Flight Before Christmas, The"

Two sizes: 30" x 30" or 15" x 20"
These paper-pieced birds in rich hues of reds (use batiks or tone-on-tones) create gorgeous wall quilts. Our birds have elegant movement created by their a-symmetrical form, and set against the soft-sky blue they'll brighten any room for the holidays!

"Frog Cabin"

62"x 68"
Splayed alongside colorful log cabin blocks, our 48" tall frog is needle-turn appliquéd in all his green glory. Courthouse steps blocks set the color scheme for this not-to-be-forgotten design. A friend of equal size on quilt back elbows one arm around to the front for yet another twist on this quilt block favorite.

"Heel Of Fortune"

31"x31" or 18"x48" with 20"x20" pillow
Appliqué perfect pumps on a pillow (20"x20"), a "circle of fortune" (31"x31"), or on a vertical wall hanging (18"x48"). Batiks and prints combine with drama in each of these well-heeled projects for hand or machine appliquérs alike.

"Luau Log Cabin"

62" x 50" Lap Quilt and 12" x 48" Table Runner

These lovely, colorful log cabin blocks are framed by lively, luau-like leaves. Accents include 9-patch blocks and small, stripe borders. The colorful runner sets a beautiful table for any season.

"Midsummer Flight"

24" x 24" Wall Hanging
A gorgeous applique' butterfly graces front and center of this pieced and applique'd project. Combine batiks, stripes and prints for this striking addition to any room.

"Perchwork"

36"x 47" with standard-size sham
A flutter of delightful batik birds perch playfully on these machine appliquéd blocks. Combine prints, dots, stripes, and batiks in the bright pastel palette. Blanket stitch appliqué edges by hand or machine and complete the ensemble with a coordinating standard pillow sham.

"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 .

"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.