Karen Bennett

Karen Bennett is a self taught seamstress and quilter. She reads sewing and quilting books like novels. She loves fabric: all colors,designs and textures. She recently sold her home and down-sized and now has her own sewing/quilting/design room. However, she still tracks threads throughout the house. Learn more about Karen and her business on her website, Nellie’s Needle Quilt Patterns.

Meet Karen

Pellon: When and why did you start sewing/quilting/crafting?
Karen: I started sewing when I was very young.  I would hand stitch clothes for my cat Fluffy and she actually let me dress her.  That translated into clothes for my dolls. Soon I was making clothes for myself and then all of my children.  When fabric became more expensive and clothing became more affordable, I turned my attention to quilting and cloth bags. 

P: What inspires you to start a project?
K: A piece of fabric, a shape or design, just about anything.  If I don’t have 4-5 projects going at one time, well I always do. It’s my business now and I love it!

Karen`s Projects:

Purse-onality

A perfect sized bag for day or evening that is small but practical. Trim and fabric choices will determine use. When using specialty fabrics, the bag is perfect for bridesmaids, prom or a special event. Use cotton fabrics and the bag will thrill any little princess or her mom. Sample used fabrics from BeJeweled by Textile Creations.

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