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Carolyn

Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

'Put quilts on beds in your lifetime'

Interests: Quilting, Patchwork, Cross Stitch, Gardening, Cooking, Family, Friendships

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New website, new Blog, and Newsletter!

From now on all the news from Carolyn Konig Designs (formerly Carolyn's Quilting Room) can be found in one special place - her new website, see link above. It has been a long time coming and we are very excited to be 'on air' in one beautiful place. Please come... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2014 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Show and Tell at Carolyn's

I have been away from the shop too long and was delighted with the lovely work happening in the sewing room. Margaret, just back from five months on the road had not wasted any of her time while she was away! Her clamshells are gorgeous. Deb takes the cake for... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Coming Events at Carolyns

Carolyn is currently swanning around America - lucky duck! But - back at the ranch - there are still things happening. PHD Days (Projects Half Done) 1. Saturday 16th November 10am to Midnight $10 each - extra $5 for Pizza Dinner. 2. Sat and Sun 7th and 8th December Saturday... Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Carolyn Konig Designs Newsletter

Click to link below to read - Store Happenings via us7.campaign-archive1.com Continue reading

Reblogged Aug 27, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Fabrics to Inspire

More lovely fabrics in store to show you. First up is the lovely Gabrielle by Mary Koval for Windham Fabrics. Its a lovely romantic range as this free project demonstrates. The little birds in these two are very sweet. Secondly, another arrival of History Repeated has hit the shelves. Below... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Sundial Coverlet Finished and on Show!

There's little I can add to this picture. The Sundial has been a labour of love for Carolyn and it has been a huge effort to have it hanging at the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair. This a beautiful reproduction of the 1797 quilt and is as faithful to the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair

From Tassy to the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair Carolyn just keeps moving! Make sure you visit stand J21 in Melbourne if you are able. Here is the stand all ready for opening today! Lindy@Carolyn's Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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More Reproduction Fabrics

Some very lovely reproduction fabrics in store. Moda's Civil War Jubilee range has some great prints. And check out the beautiful blues and browns of History Repeated by Windham fabrics! Click on the links in the text above to look on the Manufacturer's sites for swatches of all the fabrics.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Hobart here she comes!

Not the Goo-oo-d Ship Lollypop, but perhaps the next best thing. Carolyn headed for Hobart yesterday onboard the Spirit of Tasmania. Check her out at stand B02 at Hobart's Craft and Quilt Show! Lindy@Carolyn's Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Just a step to the left - and it's Modern!

I thought I was seeing double when I saw this quilt on a blog yesterday! It is so similar to a design of Carolyn's called Pure Charm. On closer examination the 'links' between the framed charm squares are off centre. It's a nice touch and shows just how little difference... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Grandma's Quilts

It occurs to me that Carolyn's descendants will have a wonderful legacy and it was this blog that made me realise it! Please go have a look. This lady found not one but EIGHT beautiful antique quilts when cleaning out her grandma's house. The wedding ring quilt is to-die-for (see... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Its always the best day to look in at Carolyn's because the Thursday girls work at a cracking pace! Last weeks show and tell was no exception. Robyn is progressing well with her version of Longbourne, started in a workshop with Katrina Hadjimichael, using this stunning print for the centre... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Another Great Blog to Check Out

Just spotted this terrific blog Needles, Sticks and Hooks that looks a treat. The author Deb has started Carolyn's George III Coverlet and shows her progress blocks. She is doing a great job, on this as well as some other repro beauties. If you want to get an idea of... Continue reading

Posted Jun 12, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Sydney Quilt Show Preview

For those lucky Sydney residents and visitors who can make it to the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair make sure you get to visit Carolyn at Stand K46. For the rest of us here is a sneak peak at the show coming together! And of course Carolyn's lovely creations. I... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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More work from our girls.

Show and Tell is great therapy! I love to see the work others get done. In the photo below, the quilt at the back was made by Carolyn many moons ago. It is delightfully crinkled from being loved. Sitting on top at the left, is the beginnings of a lovely... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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George III grows!

Carolyn made good use of her travel time to the Perth Craft and Quilt Show and the pile of George III blocks is growing. Noelle has sent us a picture of her first George III block, and its a beauty. The start of an amazing journey I'm sure! Lindy@Carolyn's Related... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Another PHD weekend coming up.

The very popular PHD (Projects Half Done - for the uninitiated) will be held in June. Details as follows, PHD Weekend 22nd/23rd June 2013 Saturday: 10.30am to midnight Sunday: 10.30am to 3.30pm $10 per day, plus $5 for pizzas Saturday night. Bring a plate to share for lunch. Lucky Door... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Lovely Fabrics in Store

Just a little eye candy for you - calorie free (or do we talk kilojoules now?) of course. Apologies if my photography leaves a little to be desired. Some very adaptable Paintbox Prints by Laundry Basket for Moda. And some stunners called Wintergreen by 3 Sisters for Moda. Slightly out... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Carolyn to see Alex and Ricky!

Yes, its true and very exciting! Carolyn has been invited to be a guest on the The Quilt Show (TQS to its fans!). The taping of the segment will be done when she visits America in November this year and we'll be sure to give you updates for when it... Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Shelley's Cross My Hearts Quilt

If the photos are any indication, Shelley's first installment teaching her beautiful Cross My Hearts Quilt was a great day! It is a lovely quilt and a terrific stash buster too. Look at what the girls put together. Terri Tonie Fran Michelle Genny Sharon Karen Lovely work girls, looking forward... Continue reading

Posted May 29, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Modern Quilting is the rage that is bringing a whole new crop of quilters to our obsession, so what is it? It probably defies a neat description but if you google it (or look here, I've done it for you) you'll see some amazing quilts. Some use plains, some are... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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More Busy-ness to report.

Here are three quilts that Lorraine is working on. The first was begun in a class with Shelley based on Carolyn's pattern for charm squares 'Pure Charm'. A quilt for a new grandaughter. And lastly, some lovely soft Batiks coming together. Wendy shared a lovely work in progress, using a... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Busy Girls at Carolyns

It has been a while, but the girls at Carolyn's never disappoint. There has been some lovely work being done! Here is the quilt Margaret is working on for her grandaughter's 21st. It's a stunner! And in her spare time she is busting her stash with Irene Blanck's Clam Shells.... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Posted May 23, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Happy Go Lucky!

Its the first thing you spot when you walk in the shop! Jan has done an update on Carolyn's Clotworthy Journey Crib Quilt. I loved the original but this fresh version in Moda's Happy Go Lucky range by Bonnie and Camilla is a lovely thing! We are carrying fat 1/8th... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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