Quiltsy Cares - Introducing Karen Walters of MonkeyMuffin

Today we are featuring Karen Walters - her Esty shop is MonkeyMuffin and her charity is Warm Up America 

Karen says "Warm Up America delivers afghans, hats, and scarves to needy people all over the United States.  My local chapter, Warm Up Sioux Falls, meets each month to join together donated knit or crochet squares to form large warm afghans for local distribution.  This year, I’ve knit 24 squares.  My goal is 100 squares by the end of the year."

She added, "As a busy mom, portable knitting projects are a lifesaver. My sewing machine is at home, a place I’m rarely at!  But I can knit in the pick-up lane, during math homework, and while listening to cello practice.  Best of all, those ‘found’ moments can create something that will keep someone warm and protected during our blustery Midwestern winters."

Karen live in Sioux Falls, SD.  She has been sewing since she was 8 - she said "Mostly clothes for my teddy bears!  I got interested in quilting after my mom took a log cabin class that used a newfangled tool called a rotary cutter.  Careful cutting with scissor and templates never appealed to me but zipping along with the rotary cutter was addictive.   I’ve been quilting ever since."

She has been a member of Quiltsy team since the summer of 2013 and her favorite thing to make in her Etsy Shop is Christmas tree skirts.  She loves the variety of Christmas and winter fabrics that are available, something to match any theme or decor.  Playing even a small part of a family’s holiday celebration is a huge honor for Karen.

Thanks for your donation, Karen, we appreciate having you as a member of Quiltsy Team!

Written by Pamela of PamelaQuilts, team captain of Quiltsy Team and a founding member.

Quiltsy Team Great Finds: 12-2-14 Welcome to December!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  Ours was very small with just the three of us out at my parent's house.  Because my husband made the turkey, mom and I were able to get some much-needed sewing done. 

And now, "Welcome to December"!  My daughter picked the featured shops and this week she chose mine along with three others  :-)  Here are some more potential Christmas presents from the Quiltsy Team.  Our team works hard to make the beautiful handmade items you see featured here, but in each shop, are more!!

Please CLICK ON the team link to see more!.....and now, please welcome.....

Jennifer from At The Bright Spot out of Knoxville,Tennessee:

 
 Karen from Monkey Muffin out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota:

  

Phyllis from Jambearies out of Winter Springs, Florida:

 

and yours truly, Jennifer from Olive Street Studio out of Long Beach, New York:

 

Cheers!  Jennifer

My mother and I make up the Olive Street Studio design and sewing team.  I cannot remember my mom NOT sewing or quilting.  Since 2003, we've made chenille and cotton baby quilts, baby gift sets, little girls dresses and skirts.  In 2013, we expanded into Home Decor quilts and after getting requests for even bigger quilts, we're working on largers quilts too.  Then, with extra time, because we all have extra time, ha ha, we also make reversible tote bags, smaller handbags, and zipper pouches.  I joined the Quiltsy Team on Etsy in 2010. 
Etsy Shop: Olive Street Studio
Website: Olive Street Studio
Blog: Olive Street Studio on Blogger