Author Archives: Mary Kate Karr-Petras

About Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Mary Kate is an associate editor at Quilters Newsletter.

Downton Abbey Sew-In Week 6

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Well, perhaps it would be uncouth to the Crawleys and to Mr. Carson. Everyone else downstairs would be tweeting, pinning and Facebooking along with the rest of us I’m sure! Once again, because I still don’t have my quilt top … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Sew-In Week 5

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Seeing as how today is Sunday, which means “Downton Abbey” week 6 airs tonight, I figured I should try to post an update regarding progress I made during week 5. In a nutshell, my double Irish chain top is finished. … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Sew-In Week 4

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

See? I’m not the only one. As I typed the heading of this blog post — week 4 — I realized that means there are only three weeks left to go, both of “Downton Abbey” season 3 and of my … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Sew-In Weeks 2 & 3

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

This was my favorite moment from week 3 of “Downton Abbey.” When the Dowager Countess said this in response to Edith complaining about how bored she was, I thought about what a luxury it would be to have so much … Continue reading →

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“I Love My Local Quilt Shop” fan photo contest

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

The Fabric Shop Network announced the launch of the “I Love My Local Quilt Shop” fan photo contest with the Grand Prize of a $500 Shopping Spree* to spend at your favorite local, independent quilt or fabric shop plus a … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Joyce Gross

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

We recently learned from our friends at the Quilt Alliance that quilt multi-hyphenate Joyce Gross died on Christmas Eve 2012. A UC Berkeley graduate who majored in history, Gross joined a small quilting bee in 1969 and began her career … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Sew-In Week 1

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

What’s that people say about the best-laid plans? When I first blogged about my plans for a weekly “Downton Abbey” Sew-In, I mentioned that my baby daughter has been going to bed at a regular hour, allowing me more time … Continue reading →

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Calling Birds Ornaments

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Seeing as how today is Epiphany, the official end of the Christmas season, I am getting this blog post in just under the wire. During my time off over the holidays I was inspired by responses we got to the … Continue reading →

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The Downton Abbey Sew-In

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

I’ve declared the next seven Sunday nights to be reserved for the Downton Abbey Sew-In. The goal is not to finish an old UFO before season 3 ends. Just setting aside a couple of quiet hours a week to work on it while enjoying well-made entertainment is enough right now. A glass of wine might also be included in the proceedings — you never know. Continue reading →

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The Oldest UFO

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

A couple of months ago I finally finished my oldest UFO. When I announced this fact in a staff meeting, Lori asked, “How old?” “About 30 years,” I replied. “Wow,” Lori said, “now I don’t feel so bad.” I have … Continue reading →

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