Oliver + S | KarenK | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/karenk/activity Activity feed for KarenK. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:42 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 aee322d05a910ffc2c5718e303981b6f KarenK replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/96/#post-41655 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 02:34:56 -0500 Nothing dramatic at all about feeling as though your child is a gift. Congrats, glad all is well now.

]]> 0 aee322d05a910ffc2c5718e303981b6f KarenK replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-41655 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 02:34:56 -0500 Nothing dramatic at all about feeling as though your child is a gift. Congrats, glad all is well now.

]]> 0 8abc42e097a24f52e679dcac74d13343 KarenK replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/93/#post-40757 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:20:15 -0500 Congrats, Hugo! So very deserved!!

]]> 0 8abc42e097a24f52e679dcac74d13343 KarenK replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-40757 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:20:15 -0500 Congrats, Hugo! So very deserved!!

]]> 0 5860e17dbb64b5ba00fda1845b01e409 KarenK replied to the topic Edge stitching the pleats. in the forum oliver + s: birthday party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/edge-stitching-the-pleats/#post-40422 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 03:43:13 -0500 Oh my. Hopeless overachievers, the whole lot of you! 😉

I press them good and walk away.

]]> 0 061d33a0735c7692a84f7eca373b102e KarenK replied to the topic sizing for the dress? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-for-the-dress/#post-39794 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:22:01 -0500 I would imagine the five would be okay. I’ve found, however, that many nightgown patterns have wide necklines and shoulders and slip off my girls’ shoulders if I’m not careful in sizing.

]]> 0 dd9e76c24a45787f9a2a47f27ff73cf1 KarenK replied to the topic Best pants for tall 4 year old in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/best-pants-for-tall-4-year-old/#post-39792 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:17:42 -0500 I’ve made them all except the Nature Walk and for my kids who are slim but average height I have found the After School to be the slimmest. They’re easy to pull on for little ones, too.

I still have to size my oldest daughter down in width on everything, she’s 11. It’s not difficult, I just have focus carefully when I trace my pattern pieces…[Read more]

]]> 0 d882faa8e848f0b88576d59665a71bba KarenK and juliamom2009 are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/141756 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:41:14 -0500 0 8acef790c440a5f4843c1aa4be924eeb KarenK and Liesl Gibson are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/141744 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:39:29 -0500 0 d065478d10cbb9efbb288c4d5c5ce7c8 KarenK and Justine J are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/141728 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 05:55:13 -0500 0 322d043bae37e51ca56ca623b53bd8e1 KarenK replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/page/4/#post-39743 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 03:47:03 -0500 The view in my phone is wonderful!

I was picturing the Keymaster from “Say Anything”, that 80s movie.

]]> 0 315210ed570ca315fe98c31e435949f4 KarenK replied to the topic Gifts for teenage boys in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/gifts-for-teenage-boys/#post-39581 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:20:01 -0500 A few years ago I made fleece slipper socks for everyone in our extended family. The men and boys loved them and have asked frequently since then if they can have a new pair.

I bought the pattern at Joanns but it can also be purchased online here. They’re the Polar Socks for adults and kids.

]]> 0 87b0a809dfb01b7be3a4ffcef114d716 KarenK replied to the topic Divided by a common language in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/divided-by-a-common-language/page/2/#post-39512 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:00:13 -0500 Here’s one,

Are your Crayola crayons called:

a) colors
b) crayons
c) color crayons
d) “crans”
e) something else ______________

]]> 0 9bad786978b655ab3b978cf45443ce56 KarenK replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/page/3/#post-39505 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:30:18 -0500 Also not a dealbreaker, but when I read from my phone the right margin of the post bleeds off the edge where I can’t see it. I tried to shrink my screen, no luck. It’s just off the edge. I use a Galaxy S5 so the screen is plenty large.

]]> 0 b474865e82980ddda72a22259397a22a KarenK replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/page/3/#post-39504 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:29:29 -0500 Also not a dealbreaker, but when I read from my phone the right margin of the post bleeds off the edge where I can’t see it. I tried to shrink my screen, no luck. It’s just off the edge. I use a Galaxy S5 so the scene is plenty large.

]]> 0 842ac2200e5ab163ab819eb1cf19f5ee KarenK replied to the topic Divided by a common language in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/divided-by-a-common-language/#post-39483 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 05:14:38 -0500 I live in the Northwest part of the US and most people call it pop.

My kids would argue you into the ground that “jinx buy me a coke/soda/pop” isn’t real or long standing. It is in their world!

]]> 0 fec9731c6093c3055f2f4f6ecece8e4a KarenK replied to the topic Divided by a common language in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/divided-by-a-common-language/#post-39483 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 05:14:38 -0500 I live in the Northwest and most people call it pop.

My kids would argue you into the ground that “jinx buy me a coke/soda/pop” isn’t real or long standing. It is in their world!

]]> 0 86f29eb07f8d28be4f090af54c8cfb68 KarenK replied to the topic Divided by a common language in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/divided-by-a-common-language/#post-39462 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:46:19 -0500 Soda as in coke, pepsi, rootbeer….soda pop.

]]> 0 009f4b6b970e46e3299537b96ea0c8f9 KarenK replied to the topic Divided by a common language in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/divided-by-a-common-language/#post-39456 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:31:06 -0500 When I was a kid we played it that when jinx was called the other person couldn’t speak until someone said their name. My kids play it “jinx buy me a soda” which of course never happens. Lame. 😉

]]> 0 fc63073cc683da034f7f0cbb9e502525 KarenK replied to the topic Pattern storage? Ideas please! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pattern-storage-ideas-please/#post-39455 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:26:03 -0500 I’m afraid my method isn’t very attractive but it’s functional: If it didn’t come with an envelope or my tracings have outgrown the original envelope I use Ziploc bags or accordion folders (like a manila file folder but 3 sides are closed). If I have more than one size traced I keep the pieces of each size pinned together. All of it lives in a…[Read more]

]]> 0 3b6d61050b3f9ddae22a796803afe87f KarenK replied to the topic Cute things kids say or do in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cute-things-kids-say-or-do/#post-39379 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:53:01 -0500 Cybele727 that is an adorable story.

and I think a drivers walk of shame could be very effective!

]]> 0 3b6d61050b3f9ddae22a796803afe87f KarenK replied to the topic Cute things kids say or do in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cute-things-kids-say-or-do/#post-39379 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:53:01 -0500 Cybele727 that is an adorable story.

and I think a drivers walk of shame could be very effective!

]]> 0 3b6d61050b3f9ddae22a796803afe87f KarenK replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-39379 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:53:01 -0500 Cybele727 that is an adorable story.

and I think a drivers walk of shame could be very effective!

]]> 0 3b6d61050b3f9ddae22a796803afe87f KarenK replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-39379 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:53:01 -0500 Cybele727 that is an adorable story.

and I think a drivers walk of shame could be very effective!

]]> 0 37293066e25d92c501cb68ae3964c9e8 KarenK replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/page/2/#post-39323 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 02:10:39 -0500 I was wondering about that this morning, too. I see it now.

]]> 0 341aabd58355d13461a018493d3c356a KarenK replied to the topic Playtime for bigger kids? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/playtime-for-bigger-kids/#post-39314 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:06:41 -0500 FUN! Please do! I hope I get a chance to try them, too! My head spins with ideas but there are never enough hours in the day.

]]> 0 346aae36b95212c6e1eaa242c5dc684f KarenK 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/322/#post-39313 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:01:58 -0500 Welcome! I have many pants fit issues with my kids. They’re all bean poles so finding length and waist that BOTH fit is always ridiculous. I highly recommend the Sandbox Pants for little ones, they’re super easy and you can make them with a pull on waist and as long or short as you need in the legs. Very diaper and potty learning friendly AND…[Read more]

]]> 0 346aae36b95212c6e1eaa242c5dc684f KarenK 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-39313 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:01:58 -0500 Welcome! I have many pants fit issues with my kids. They’re all bean poles so finding length and waist that BOTH fit is always ridiculous. I highly recommend the Sandbox Pants for little ones, they’re super easy and you can make them with a pull on waist and as long or short as you need in the legs. Very diaper and potty learning friendly AND…[Read more]

]]> 0 11bfae9e4a3bdf609da5f82f0b6dd04d KarenK replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/#post-39247 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:20:05 -0500 You’re a genius. Someone should give you a medal. Oh wait… 😉

]]> 0 abacfefc1372bfa44da5435b37beec08 KarenK replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/#post-39244 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:35:06 -0500 Hm, now it shows the edits. Thanks!

]]> 0 9cfd75b881a96d27f7578a2ae6bdda71 KarenK replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/#post-39243 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:19:00 -0500 I’ve tried to edit my post in the “playtime for bigger kids” topic several times but it doesn’t show the correction. If I click on “edit” I see my corrections. When I click on “submit” it still shows the original unedited version.

]]> 0 a860a41317ba16823265042bbcf0fb69 KarenK replied to the topic Playtime for bigger kids? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/playtime-for-bigger-kids/#post-39238 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:12:50 -0500 I’ve found with my 11 year old that she doesn’t mind a tunic top if the length hits her right around the hip. Short enough to be “cool” with leggings or skinny jeans, but not long enough to feel like a baby doll dress. (My only requirement with leggings is that her bum be covered!)

Accessories are wonderful, too. Add a scarf or use fun details…[Read more]

]]> 0 a860a41317ba16823265042bbcf0fb69 KarenK replied to the topic Playtime for bigger kids? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/playtime-for-bigger-kids/#post-39238 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:12:50 -0500 I’ve found with my 11 year old that she doesn’t mind a tunic top if the length hits her right around the hip. Short enough to be “cool” with leggings or skinny jeans, but not long enough to feel like a baby doll dress. (My only requirement with leggings is that her bum be covered!)

Accessories are wonderful, too. Add a scarf or use fun details…[Read more]

]]> 0 a860a41317ba16823265042bbcf0fb69 KarenK replied to the topic Playtime for bigger kids? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/playtime-for-bigger-kids/#post-39238 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:12:50 -0500 I’ve found with my 11 year old that she doesn’t mind a tunic top if the length hits her right around the hip. Short enough to be “cool” with leggings or skinny jeans, but not long enough to feel like a baby doll dress. (My only requirement with leggings is that her bum be covered!)

Accessories are wonderful, too. Add a scarf or use fun details…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1a619c53fadf42992a2334b2bc2ae1d KarenK replied to the topic Playtime for bigger kids? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/playtime-for-bigger-kids/#post-39238 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:12:50 -0500 I’ve found with my 11 year old that she doesn’t mind a tunic top if the length hits her right around the hip. Short enough to be “cool” with leggings or skinny jeans, but not long enough to feel like a baby doll dress. (My only requirement with leggings is that her bum be covered!)

Accessories are wonderful, too. Add a scarf or use fun details…[Read more]

]]> 0 73da829ed1185334d579277e791002a5 KarenK replied to the topic Playtime for bigger kids? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/playtime-for-bigger-kids/#post-39238 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:12:50 -0500 I’ve found with my 11 year old that she doesn’t mind a tunic top if the length hits her right around the hip. Short enough to be “cool” with leggings or skinny jeans, but not long enough to feel like a baby doll dress.

Accessories are wonderful, too. Add a scarf or use fun details for the collar top stitching like the pearly detail in Liesl’s…[Read more]

]]> 0 9ca3c4105fb16fd3babc4a4141a75c4b KarenK changed their profile picture https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/117 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:58:01 -0500 0 8af1c441ccaca73bd9404e5e12a8ac2a KarenK replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/#post-39235 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:36:43 -0500 Love the changes, especially how friendly it is with my android phone which seems to be my main form of Internet access these days. Thanks!

Also, I just noticed Todd’s user ID as “Keymaster”. Hilarious!

]]> 0 d78ac3bb510e63167a531653dc89d291 KarenK replied to the topic Which pajamas do you prefer? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/which-pajamas-do-you-prefer/#post-34500 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 03:53:23 -0500 I like the Bedtime Story for smaller people. The Sleepover appeals more to my older children. When my son was 2 I did snap tabs instead of ties. Helps with the “untie” factor on a busy toddler.

]]> 0 92caa29723276f8f3bae3c4826243952 KarenK replied to the topic Is there such a thing as staple fabrics? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-staple-fabrics/#post-29294 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:43:44 -0400 I like that Kona comes in so many colors, it’s not hard to find a shade that matches what I need. I don’t like that it’s SO wrinkly.

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