Oliver + S | KAREN | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/butterfliesandfaeries/activity Activity feed for KAREN. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:07 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 cf0be13d959e9f6a0333b61d8d8b315f KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/114/#post-52001 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:27:37 -0500 Prayers for skillful healing hands for your husband’s medical team and for his speedy recovery. Would you mind giving us his name so that we can pray using it?

]]> 0 cf0be13d959e9f6a0333b61d8d8b315f KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-52001 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:27:37 -0500 Prayers for skillful healing hands for your husband’s medical team and for his speedy recovery. Would you mind giving us his name so that we can pray using it?

]]> 0 d30ef1a11527d04cc3c8bb93cc4f1ca5 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/373/#post-50353 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:56:47 -0400 Hi Everyone! Happy Autumn/Spring!

Needlewoman, I have added trim to just the front of lots of things and it was fine. On the first Class Picnic that I made (haven’t blogged yet) I added a little flower button and embroidered leaves to the front yoke. On the second Class Picnic blouse I added two square buttons to the front. On a recent…[Read more]

]]> 0 d30ef1a11527d04cc3c8bb93cc4f1ca5 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-50353 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:56:47 -0400 Hi Everyone! Happy Autumn/Spring!

Needlewoman, I have added trim to just the front of lots of things and it was fine. On the first Class Picnic that I made (haven’t blogged yet) I added a little flower button and embroidered leaves to the front yoke. On the second Class Picnic blouse I added two square buttons to the front. On a recent…[Read more]

]]> 0 17002fa5c94a758094a2ab5ab01c4ccf KAREN replied to the topic Stupid things I've done while sewing O&S patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stupid-things-ive-done-while-sewing-oamps-patterns/page/9/#post-48561 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 18:47:46 -0400 So sorry, Cybele! I have done that, too.

]]> 0 62816ed27a4b9c2f301ed1c9a1bcd0fc KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/364/#post-48560 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 18:45:11 -0400 Good luck with the quilt, Heidi! I took your advise and didn’the re-cut the class picnic blouse. It was a size 5 and I have been sewing size 4 in O+S for both Chloe and Kaya. I made the blouse shorter by putting tucks above the fancy work of the hem. It came out cute. I also made a sort from another pic I had. I am hoping that this outfit…[Read more]

]]> 0 62816ed27a4b9c2f301ed1c9a1bcd0fc KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48560 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 18:45:11 -0400 Good luck with the quilt, Heidi! I took your advise and didn’the re-cut the class picnic blouse. It was a size 5 and I have been sewing size 4 in O+S for both Chloe and Kaya. I made the blouse shorter by putting tucks above the fancy work of the hem. It came out cute. I also made a sort from another pic I had. I am hoping that this outfit…[Read more]

]]> 0 e1d9cf6845cdf778fe2f5d9c9fbd5d92 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/364/#post-48517 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:02:57 -0400 Good Morning/Good Evening!

Justsewit, will you post pictures somewhere of the pink smocked dress? I would so love to see it! Good luck on the patterns for your son. I admire those of you who make clothing for the older boys and the men in your lives. My little forays into that type of sewing have been unsuccessful and I no longer…[Read more]

]]> 0 e1d9cf6845cdf778fe2f5d9c9fbd5d92 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48517 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:02:57 -0400 Good Morning/Good Evening!

Justsewit, will you post pictures somewhere of the pink smocked dress? I would so love to see it! Good luck on the patterns for your son. I admire those of you who make clothing for the older boys and the men in your lives. My little forays into that type of sewing have been unsuccessful and I no longer…[Read more]

]]> 0 89943a71e9fb0e81a65da966768469ff KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/363/#post-48428 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:36:38 -0400 Sandra, the Birthday Party Dress sounds so pretty. Will you show pictures in the Flicker account? I have a Flicker account but have forgotten my user name and password and how to use it. I am hoping my daughter will have time to figure it out and to reteach me this weekend.

Justsewit, you are almost finished with the pink smocked dress! Will…[Read more]

]]> 0 89943a71e9fb0e81a65da966768469ff KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48428 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:36:38 -0400 Sandra, the Birthday Party Dress sounds so pretty. Will you show pictures in the Flicker account? I have a Flicker account but have forgotten my user name and password and how to use it. I am hoping my daughter will have time to figure it out and to reteach me this weekend.

Justsewit, you are almost finished with the pink smocked dress! Will…[Read more]

]]> 0 693732fdbf9730ecf6af890546b6dc5b KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/109/#post-48427 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:21:56 -0400 Justsewit, I am so sorry about little Buddy! Poor Noah. We have two little lap dogs (Shih Tzu) and would be beside ourselves if anything happened to them. Our Jasmine (white and gray) had breast cancer surgery a little over two weeks ago that was more extensive than expected. The vet said that she “bought us some time”. When she goes, Jade…[Read more]

]]> 0 693732fdbf9730ecf6af890546b6dc5b KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48427 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:21:56 -0400 Justsewit, I am so sorry about little Buddy! Poor Noah. We have two little lap dogs (Shih Tzu) and would be beside ourselves if anything happened to them. Our Jasmine (white and gray) had breast cancer surgery a little over two weeks ago that was more extensive than expected. The vet said that she “bought us some time”. When she goes, Jade…[Read more]

]]> 0 b4d01557a1d9ab54e943b245202f49ea KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/109/#post-48396 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 02:06:34 -0400 Thank you for the explanation, Justsewit. I am sure it will be a wonderful experience for all the children. Enjoy the end of term break! How long are the children out of school?

Heidi, your day sounds like fun. My son spent quite a bit of his last few weeks of high school making wooden swords and shields for a theatrical production.

]]> 0 b4d01557a1d9ab54e943b245202f49ea KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48396 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 02:06:34 -0400 Thank you for the explanation, Justsewit. I am sure it will be a wonderful experience for all the children. Enjoy the end of term break! How long are the children out of school?

Heidi, your day sounds like fun. My son spent quite a bit of his last few weeks of high school making wooden swords and shields for a theatrical production.

]]> 0 839e388978a327f4e407c5967d9ca01d KAREN replied to the topic ISO Sailboat *paper pattern* in size 4-8…any suggestions? in the forum oliver + s: sailboat http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-sailboat-paper-pattern-in-size-4-8any-suggestions/#post-48395 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 01:57:53 -0400 Thank you! I purchased a couple of the discontinued paper patterns, too! One of them was the Ice Cream dress in the next size range I needed. Yippee!

]]> 0 e4804aa227b30313494ca66459637980 KAREN replied to the topic Cutting confusion... How many back pieces? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cutting-confusion-how-many-back-pieces/#post-48394 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:01:04 -0400 Hi! I am not at home at the moment and cannot access that pattern but I checked pictures on my blog of the dress I made a couple of years ago and it looks like you do indeed cut two of the back main fabric and two of the lining fabric because I think that there is a seam up the back of the dress. The front is cut on the fold but not the back. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 d28993a4cc39cdebf678c8208782b276 KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/108/#post-48343 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:39:47 -0400 So glad that things are working out for your nephew, Justsewit!

What does ‘going on a camp’ mean? Does that mean a field trip or a camping trip with several overnights. I am sorry about the communication issue. That can be a sore point!

Good luck to Noah! You may be making costumes soon!

]]> 0 d28993a4cc39cdebf678c8208782b276 KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48343 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:39:47 -0400 So glad that things are working out for your nephew, Justsewit!

What does ‘going on a camp’ mean? Does that mean a field trip or a camping trip with several overnights. I am sorry about the communication issue. That can be a sore point!

Good luck to Noah! You may be making costumes soon!

]]> 0 a0928e04ee8fdf20c2de372945628f9a KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/363/#post-48342 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:33:54 -0400 Justsewit, The little white dress sounds so pretty. I can’t wait to see photos! My collection of AS&E isn’t as extensive as yours. I am missing most of the issues prior to #21 with just four exceptions. I think that I am going to try to find #18 as that little picture of the romper in the Index has charmed me. You certainly will be busy for…[Read more]

]]> 0 a0928e04ee8fdf20c2de372945628f9a KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48342 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:33:54 -0400 Justsewit, The little white dress sounds so pretty. I can’t wait to see photos! My collection of AS&E isn’t as extensive as yours. I am missing most of the issues prior to #21 with just four exceptions. I think that I am going to try to find #18 as that little picture of the romper in the Index has charmed me. You certainly will be busy for…[Read more]

]]> 0 e88ad9642b4b60da13f3502a9f23c70d KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/363/#post-48336 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:53:57 -0400 I looked up both of your smocking plates, Justsewit, and I love them both. Have you started the smocking on the bonnet? What size dress are you making? You must be very fast at smocking and embroidery to have plans to do so many smocked things by Sunday. You inspire me!

If you have AS&E#18 ( I don’t have this one), there is a charming set of…[Read more]

]]> 0 e88ad9642b4b60da13f3502a9f23c70d KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48336 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:53:57 -0400 I looked up both of your smocking plates, Justsewit, and I love them both. Have you started the smocking on the bonnet? What size dress are you making? You must be very fast at smocking and embroidery to have plans to do so many smocked things by Sunday. You inspire me!

If you have AS&E#18 ( I don’t have this one), there is a charming set of…[Read more]

]]> 0 78d4525e90ed0e1a0aa943c2ec105b5f KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/108/#post-48332 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:51:52 -0400 You all are in my prayers, too! Poor baby with chicken pox!

Justsewit, your nephew is in my prayers, too. So sorry about his luggage and phone. Has the luggage turned up yet?

]]> 0 78d4525e90ed0e1a0aa943c2ec105b5f KAREN replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48332 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:51:52 -0400 You all are in my prayers, too! Poor baby with chicken pox!

Justsewit, your nephew is in my prayers, too. So sorry about his luggage and phone. Has the luggage turned up yet?

]]> 0 ae79ed66dbea1e01f96a6d84ed694a87 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/363/#post-48331 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:47:55 -0400 Oh, Sarvi, I am so sorry about the length of the Bubble dress. I think short dresses are adorable on little girls but I understand the very strict dress code. I hope that she can wear the dress at other times. Did the zipper work out on the Fairy Tale?

Justsewit, I can’t wait to see the smocked goodies you have planned! I tried to find that…[Read more]

]]> 0 ae79ed66dbea1e01f96a6d84ed694a87 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48331 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:47:55 -0400 Oh, Sarvi, I am so sorry about the length of the Bubble dress. I think short dresses are adorable on little girls but I understand the very strict dress code. I hope that she can wear the dress at other times. Did the zipper work out on the Fairy Tale?

Justsewit, I can’t wait to see the smocked goodies you have planned! I tried to find that…[Read more]

]]> 0 b25199e6662685d56e47e18ae14d921b KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/362/#post-48277 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 13:12:29 -0400 Sarvi, thank you for stopping by. I try to remember to add the ribbon loops because children’s skirt/pants hangers are hard for me to find and I like to give a nice hanger with each article of clothing I give as a gift.

I can’tell believe that you are attempting to make two dresses in ONE day?! Wow! How are you faring? I am not the best at…[Read more]

]]> 0 b25199e6662685d56e47e18ae14d921b KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48277 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 13:12:29 -0400 Sarvi, thank you for stopping by. I try to remember to add the ribbon loops because children’s skirt/pants hangers are hard for me to find and I like to give a nice hanger with each article of clothing I give as a gift.

I can’tell believe that you are attempting to make two dresses in ONE day?! Wow! How are you faring? I am not the best at…[Read more]

]]> 0 53a760235287b8d3465cffa128a8ae00 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/362/#post-48271 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 21:17:43 -0400 Sarvi, you are an angel! Thank you!

]]> 0 53a760235287b8d3465cffa128a8ae00 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48271 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 21:17:43 -0400 Sarvi, you are an angel! Thank you!

]]> 0 46f6c89aa79ed0567740ea964349c4e5 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/362/#post-48266 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:20:50 -0400 Sure do wish I could make corrections on my post! So many spelling, typo, and grammar errors! Ugh! I’m sorry!

]]> 0 46f6c89aa79ed0567740ea964349c4e5 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48266 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:20:50 -0400 Sure do wish I could make corrections on my post! So many spelling, typo, and grammar errors! Ugh! I’m sorry!

]]> 0 50cf00e97d7568ceb0bb7d571e87e7f5 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/362/#post-48265 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:11:35 -0400 Hello, Ladies!

Justsewit, I am hoping that you choose the fabrics that will allow you to do some smocking. Smocked bonnets on babies are just so precious and the time for smocked bonnets is so short. I can’t wait to see what you make.

EllenMCM and Katybellabug, I am anxious to see your Badminton skorts. I am going to be making one sometime…[Read more]

]]> 0 50cf00e97d7568ceb0bb7d571e87e7f5 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48265 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:11:35 -0400 Hello, Ladies!

Justsewit, I am hoping that you choose the fabrics that will allow you to do some smocking. Smocked bonnets on babies are just so precious and the time for smocked bonnets is so short. I can’t wait to see what you make.

EllenMCM and Katybellabug, I am anxious to see your Badminton skorts. I am going to be making one sometime…[Read more]

]]> 0 2bd87e079e8fe2d2724d7fe55c9416a7 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48265 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:11:35 -0400 Hello, Ladies!

Justsewit, I am hoping that you choose the fabrics that will allow you to do some smocking. Smocked bonnets on babies are just so precious and the time for smocked bonnets is so short. I can’t wait to see what you make.

EllenMCM and Katybellabug, I am anxious to see you badminton skorts. I am going to be making one sometime…[Read more]

]]> 0 b616ccc5cb6de818dc2003b610665e53 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48265 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:11:35 -0400 Hello, Ladies!

Justsewit, I am hoping that you choose the fabrics that will allow you to do some smocking. Smocked bonnets on babies are just so precious and the time for smocked bonnets is so short. I can’t wait to see what you make.

EllenMCM and Katybellabug, I am anxious to see you badminton skorts. I am going to be making one sometime…[Read more]

]]> 0 14fa986d09a90ddd56abc1e3dacf3057 KAREN replied to the topic Royal babies! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/royal-babies/#post-48049 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:06:20 -0400 Such a beautiful baby! I wonder if we will see him in smocking?

]]> 0 b3c9256ea72997245ab72b71e63f6986 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/360/#post-48047 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:45:23 -0400 Hello Everyone!

I am new to this forum (signed up today) but not new to sewing or to some of you. I have followed FrancesSuzanne, Nicole, and Cindy via their lovely blogs for the past couple of years. I have enjoyed the O+S blog and Pinterest board and fallen in love with the designs that I have seen posted there and on other blogs. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 b3c9256ea72997245ab72b71e63f6986 KAREN replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-48047 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:45:23 -0400 Hello Everyone!

I am new to this forum (signed up today) but not new to sewing or to some of you. I have followed FrancesSuzanne, Nicole, and Cindy via their lovely blogs for the past couple of years. I have enjoyed the O+S blog and Pinterest board and fallen in love with the designs that I have seen posted there and on other blogs. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 3a626e3af0e09bf7f5c9df0ba61dd47a KAREN became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/149927 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:41:02 -0400 0