The Beginning

Hello friends!

This is my first blog post on my first website. In this space, I will be sharing more about my quilting journey.

Expect to see:

Tutorials (Did you know I love teaching?)
Works in progress (Like you, I have many of these to share!)
Musings (I love thinking about how quilting can help make the world a better place.)
Discussions and diversions (I love interacting with you!)

Four aqua circles are arranged horizontally. Each circle has a white symbol inside it using the Wingdings text. The symbols, from left to right, are an open book, a pair of scissors, a sun, and a happy face.

The Creative, collaborative, conscientious plan

My interests and background have led me to this exciting step. The short story is that after working as an engineer for the past 12 years, and quilting for seven of them, I have taken the leap to create a life that is more creative, collaborative, and conscientious. If you’ve met me in person, you know how I have trouble holding back when I get the chance to share my quilting journey. This new business integrates my love of quilting, teaching, and building a caring community.

Karen Bolan, a white woman with medium length dark brown hair and green eyes, looks into the camera with a bemused smile. Her shoulder is visible with the strap of a navy blue floral dress shown. Behind her, a green, blue, and white quilt is visible…

Keep in touch

Not surprisingly, there is more to tell, and I invite you to join my newsletter so you can be the first to see this story unfold. I’ll be sharing extra special tidbits, and alert you when new products are available.

Products? Yes! I will be selling quilting patterns as digital downloads through my shop, and I am now available to book lectures and workshops through your local guild.

To get things started, tell me about yourself! Why are you here? What do you want to hear more about? What quilting technique are you dying to try? Comment below!

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