🧵🌸 LET'S TALK ABOUT GRAFFITI QUILTING with Karlee Porter - KAREN’S QUILT CIRCLE

[@lindabloedau644]

Love the phrase "it was not an overnight, it was an every night" path to success!

[@hazeldw4786]

An AA degree isn't "just an associates" it IS an advanced degree. Be proud of that accomplishment. And! It was what you needed to get a really cool job that put you on the path to be able to do really amazing and unique quilting. I love her attitude!

[@ccchill6129]

AA degrees are much more focused on the information you want to learn! Bachelors make you take all this other stuff that is irrelevant, ie a science major shouldn’t have to take English literature.

[@hazeldw4786]

@@ccchill6129 We called those classes alphabet soup.

[@karleeporter5085]

I actually didn't get my degree until after I left handi quilter. haha literally for me my degree was really just a means to lock in my math credits and put my formal school career behind me

[@KimberlyNichols]

Good for you for not relinquishing control of the publication of your books. And staying true to who you are and not trying to please everyone. That's amazing. Loved this interview.

[@mariejohns1387]

I honestly think this was the best interview I ever watched Karen! Karlee is amazing and amusing at the same time. It is a gift to be charming as well as talented! I love her concept and loved hearing about her journey!! Thank you both! ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I can’t believe how she gets it all done

[@susyk6839]

Thank you, Karen! I loved everything she had to say & you asked the best questions! I am putting her book on my wishlist! She is amazing! And so are you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@TexasTwins]

Karen and Karlee, what an AWESOME video!!! 🤩💯😍🎶 🙏🏻Thank you so very much!🙏🏻 Now in my 70’s, I have so much left that I want to do - - especially quilting! I can design and piece just about anything I want, but I’m still stuck at Basic Level 1 in my quilting dream (straight stitching and echo-ing). Karlee, I have admired and L❤️VED your musical quilt since I first saw it (2012 or soon thereafter). Maybe it’s not too late for me to learn from your books!! 😊 And as you say, Karen, “Just Get It Done!”😅 🙏🏻God bless you both! 🙏🏻

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

I was born and raised in Centerville Utah and now live in Woods Cross Utah. Handi Quilter is 5 minutes away from me. This was an awesome show today!

[@jayanthirao9726]

This is such a wonderful interview. It’s heartwarming when she said “nobody knew me and now people from all over the world are inviting me” what an incredible journey! Thank you for this wonderful interview Karen! ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@suehudson7777]

Wow! Her work is so beautiful! I can really appreciate what she has done. Sounds like she had someone lookking out after her to fall into the right job, the right work ethic, and the right connections at the right time. And yes, I want her energy. Thanks Karen, for this wonderful interview and opening up a whole new world of fiber arts. Brought a smile on my face today!

[@gquilter36]

Wow, that was one of the most impressive interviews you have ever done. What a fantastic person! Thank you for sharing Karlee’s talents with us. I’m almost ashamed to admit I have never heard of graffiti quilting until this interview. Her quilts are outstanding and spectacular! Thank you again Karen for finding all these interesting, amazing people and taking the time to interview them and sharing those interviews with us. It is very much appreciated.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s pretty impressive up close too

[@janemcallister1236]

The best graduate art programs teach you to find a point of view and defend it. Karlee does that in spades. I love to see a "radical" approach from a citizen of conservative Utah. Her personal, unique quilting opened up opportunities for her that are expanding her world. Wonderful stuff. Thank you, Karen, for sharing.

[@lynnetteross995]

Wow! That fabulous quilt design with the Treble Clef on the left and the music on the right . . . I hung a coloured picture of that on the wall of my office, but I never knew who had created that piece of work. Now I have learnt who the creator is and "met" her through this great video. Thank you Karen, for posting the interview.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I also had admired that quilt for years and had no idea that Karlee had created it

[@jackygallon3995]

Thank you Karen for another fantastic interview! Karlee is an absolute delight to listen to as well as being a very impressive artist and business woman.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Fascinating interview with Karlee. Amazing graffiti quilting , which I have never heard of before. She was brave to follow her dream and create such beautiful work and business. 👏♥️🇦🇺

[@avamariadavis3591]

Great interview. Karlee was a breath of fresh air to listen to. Thank you both.

[@dorothydishman4664]

Another fantastic interview...thanks so much. Karlee Porter is akin to a homesteader settling in the west . Very brave, clever, self starter, ambitious, hss fore sight, business minded and etc. ..what a jewel!

[@marybeth4002]

This was a spectacular interview. I had never heard of Karlee Porter or what graffiti quilting was but I certainly learned so much. Karlee's quilts are a real work of art, but more so, what she has accomplished in such a short amount of time is unbelievable. I admire her for staying focused on her passion and looking out for herself and others along the way. Her confidence is admirable. Karen, thank you for always introducing us to such interesting people.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. You are so welcome.

[@perfectseams]

What a great lesson to learn so early in life: those who like what you do like it and those who don’t can move on elsewhere.

[@tracywilliams5779]

I loved that interview so much. She does have a lot of energy and you can tell she is very passionate about her work as she should be. I admire this young woman and all that she has accomplished in such a short time frame. Thanks Tracy

[@maryellenrush8595]

Sounds to me, like your “Higher Power” has played an active role in your life. Placed you in the right job, put the best people there to help you, etc.etc. You did the hard work and the results are wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@vanessamonteith5740]

Oh my gosh! Karlee Porter is such an inspiration & beautiful soul in the quilting art world! Fantastic interview & her quilts are beyond amazing! I can understand & relate to her experience with quilt snobbery. I guess that sort of thing happens in any art field & quite honestly, it should never happen. Kudos to you for this interview & Kudos to Karlee for persevering & growing her Quilting Art as well as she has & continued success to both of you! Absolutely love this episode, thank you!

[@dotlaing1085]

Wow oh wow!..what an articulate, smart, fun, feisty, fascinating, talented and very likeable young woman. I could listen to her all day. Thank you both… Dottie UK x

[@sueomi8935]

Her moving next to the neighbor who was the right person was God driven.

[@SilviaGarlits292]

I have been watching your channel for a long time, and every time you amaze me with your professionalism and creativity! Thank you for your talent and inspiration! 👏✨

[@angelakohler165]

Wow, what a wonderful interview. Kaylee has amazing skills, and she has such a true and honest personality. Her hard work has gained her such success. Thank you for sharing her work with us. She has given me some great ideas. ❤

[@TerryKitchens-dr9cf]

Karlee's quilts are amazing! She reminds me of my daughter, Lacy. She's an artist, and I agree there are no rules to something you love to do. Enjoyed watching Karlee's interview.

[@lindabloedau644]

Delightful to hear her point of view! Developing a thick skin, learning the rules and then systematically breaking them for a purpose!

[@cathyhasfaith6991]

Karlee Porter was an interesting interview. She is very talented. She taught me a lot about the work of graffiti artistry. A lot of business savvy too. Karen, you always lead to great discussions with thoughtful questions.

[@roxannewaddell3830]

WOW blown away by Karlee's creativity, amazing artist!

[@cathybroadwood6938]

What a clever bunny Karlee is! A total pleasure to listen to. Thanks heaps for introducing me to her, Karen 😁

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

I love how down to earth your tutorials are. You seem to appeal to people who are advanced and also those in need of a lot of assistance like me. You seem to speak to me personally and answer my questions before I know to ask them. So thank you thank you thank you xx

[@juliaagnes7]

I am loving these interviews!

[@JackieNilsson]

Karen, another very interesting interview. You give the quilt world wonderful gifts with this series.

[@1043dawn]

What an incredible articulate young woman! This is a wonderful interview. She is so worth listening to.. thank you so much Karen. A devoted fan. ❤❤❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you liked it

[@annschluchter2962]

How funny you should mention about binding and squaring and folks passing on the quilting rules. I thought I would be banished. Ha! We are still here on the journey!!❤❤❤

[@cpitz5298]

what an incredible interview!! Can’t wait to investigate graffiti quilting… What a journey Karlee has been on and those obstacles she faced!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So resilient

[@opally]

Love stepping away from the rules! Thanks for sharing your journey! ❤

[@lesliedickinson]

“Learning that I don’t have to be pleasing to everyone”. Well said!! I ❤ this interview. She says everything that we younger quilters are thinking about the quilt industry/hobby.

[@beckyf7011]

Love this interview!! What a wonderful creative person. I will definitely check out her books and tutorials!! And her fabric company . Thanks so much for introducing her to us!!!!

[@lindabardes9974]

I certainly like your interviews. You bring out the best in your artists with insightful questions. Thank you.

[@nruegner]

That piano quilt may be the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen. I first saw it a couple of years ago. She is as talented in graffiti quilting as Beethoven was to music. Just my opinion. Thank you for having her on your channel

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It is also one of my favourites too

[@sonyakoresky]

OMGGGGGGG!! I discovered Karlee 10 years ago in 2014 when she only had 2 videos on KZbin! I was DYING for more content and have followed her journey since. She's one of my favourite sewlebrities! I've watched every interview she's done and this was by far my favourite. So in depth, detailed and even educational. I've wanted her books since they came out, wanted to sign up for courses since they started, and wanted to start designing full cloth graphics since before Honest Fabrics was born, but life challenges & obstacles kept getting in my way. I love her attitude, intelligence, ethics, energy and positivity. She's just absolutely a gorgeous human inside, outside and skill wise in the art she creates. I'm trying to get back into quilting after a 5 year stint of not touching any of my machines, and I NEED this book! I think that must be a sign. Might as well sign up for the course this fall! ❤😂🥰 Thank you so much for doing this interview Karen! You're also one of my favourite sewlebritites for many of the same reasons, and I regularly suggest your KZbin channel to new quilters on Reddit 🥰

[@tinakercher8768]

I love how Karlee is like the militia to the quilting police. I really enjoyed this!

[@rosinyberg8747]

Truly one of the best interviews you have done. I really enjoyed this one.

[@ingridf3490]

Fantastic. It is a style of quilting I am drawn to and use a simpler version in my own work. I had no idea it was a style and had a name. Have to get that book!! SOOO inspiring. Thank you for bringing her on your show.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@debbiejohnson7199]

Karlee, your quilts are beautiful and creative. I wouldn't know where to start! Well done!

[@jeanettesharp9719]

Karlee is amazing and so talented!

[@Dianaprimartinez]

Hugely amazing. Thanks Karen for interviewing Karlee. Great interview and discussion topic.

[@janemuir3546]

Great podcast, as always! Your guests always encourage me to go do my craft. And Karlee, wow! Your art is amazing, as is your spunk and story! Thank you for sharing and encouraging me today.

[@sherryfaires7931]

This was a great interview! I admire Karlee for going after what’s in her heart while using common sense along the way! She is definitely super talented!

[@constanceklagge]

Thank you for the interview. I found her last month and do have her newest book on my wishlist. Love her talent and creativity. You always cover everything in your interviews. ❤❤❤

[@rjross1087]

Terrific interview, Karen. And congrats on reaching 400K! I enjoyed meeting Karlee and seeing her gorgeous creations. I'll check out her website.

[@judymcneel3587]

I first saw Karlee on The Quilt Show and fell in love with her work! What a lovely young woman and so talented. Great interview.

[@caroll.4607]

Thank you for introducing us to "Miss Bubbly"! You're right about Karlee's energy; I could use some of it too! Amazing creativity and so wonderful to hear about her and hubby working together. I'm sure the kids will pick up some type of creativity from their parents!

[@nitababcock3977]

Wow! She's very straight forward and has a beautiful attitude! I love to talk too, lol! I don't have a quilting machine but I love her work!

[@lydiastang8401]

I found out about Karlee and her technique back in December and was lucky to sign up for her class (she extended the period because the 3rd edition was underway). It was an eye opener and has now allowed me to not have a fixed plan on free motion quilting. Thanks for the interview as she covered some different aspects of her journey.

[@ireneolsen8131]

Such an enyoyable interview! Karlee has such great energy and skill and so generous in sharing her skill...... thx Karen!

[@TheHawkeyeQuilter]

You did it again -- knocked it out of the park with this guest! I've seen her classes advertised and thought "just another FMQ class" ... I was wrong! So glad to hear this interview and so very proud of her success in pursuing her passion (and I don't even know her)! I was perusing the Honest Fabric sight while watching this video; just seeing the fabric already gives me the peace of mind to quilt with freedom and experimentation without worrying about messing up a quilt I have spent hours piecing. Whole cloth quilting is intimidating; it's like sitting down to write a novel and staring at that first sheet of blank paper, but love the options on the Honest Fabric site! Thanks again, Karen, and congrats on 402K! Heading back to Karly's site to purchase her new book!

[@barbaralazier8352]

I love Karlee’s Graffiti Quilting. I am waiting for her newest book, can’t wait❤🎉. Thank you for this interview❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That book looks so good. I can’t wait either

[@robinr6399]

Remarkable. What a delight. I love a rebel that makes it work. Great video. Thanks!

[@elizabethtrigg7841]

Love, love love the interview. I too have never heard about graffiti quilting before but I will be looking for volume 3. I love the freedom to make each quilt our own. No matter our age, there is always more to learn. Thank you for sharing such an amazing young woman!

[@leilanispeck2655]

WOW !!! I absolutely love what you’re doing, Karley! You are amazing ♥️ I love what I do in my own creative life, and it’s nothing as grand as what you’re doing. You are so incredibly artistic and gifted with your talent. Clearly, Karley, you are doing what you’re meant to do. Karen…, thank you for doing this interview with Karley, she really is incredible and inspiring ♥️💐

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@martirichards1424]

What a great interview and a wonderful, down to earth, person.

[@lisastroble4743]

I enjoyed this interview so much! Karlee is a treasure.❤

[@janiesoito4494]

What am exciting and talented young woman. My ears really perked up when she described printing on polyester. My DIL makes my quilt labels on polyester using sublimation. Karen, you knocked another interview out of the park. ❤😊

[@teraramage6210]

Wow! I’ve never thought about doing much free motion quilting, but I’m intrigued and might have to take her course.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I think I will be taking it too

[@margaretperry2015]

Fascinating, inspiring, beautiful. I have seen similar, but less elaborate, work quite a few years ago, referred to as Zentangle quilting. (I used to do Zentangle.). I love this ! Thinking I might have some of my own Zentangles printed on fabric. Also very interested in the course. Thank you so much, Karen, for bringing Karlee to us.❤️❤️❤️

[@gailwhite8796]

What a great interview! Karlee is absolutely fascinating and you do such an amazing job helping us to get to know her! My real life interactions with “real” quilters has been very intimidating and dismissive, so I’ve had to learn on my own with KZbin. Karlee seems to be very approachable and makes me feel like I might be one of her tribe if I had more skill. Thanks for a great interview, Karen, you always deliver!❤️

[@Sewwithdebee]

Great interview love Karlee’s attitude

[@joettewarburton5328]

Karen, I enjoyed this episode so much! It was so interesting. Thank you!

[@dianetuttle9396]

You are a breath of fresh air!!

[@ginamercado8129]

WOW!! One of the best yet! I really enjoyed her information and her energy. Thanks!

[@jenniferahlstrom590]

I have just barely gotten back into sewing with a machine after years of papercrafting and cross stitching, and I haven't even stitched a thing yet- but I've been watching you and a few other quilting channels for inspiration. This was a WONDERFUL interview with a very inspiring and enthusiastic person!! (although man, she does have a ton of energy... whew! I wish she could bottle / teach THAT, lol!!) Thank you so much!! Now I'm going to go back and watch many more of your interviews.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So many interesting people to hear

[@megancall1744]

Karen, I love your channel, and I've been loving watching the interviews you have on here. It was great to hear more of Karlee's story!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@peachycheeks4394]

Wow! I’ll take some of the energy too, as well as that skill and dedication. Going to check out her book for sure!! Thanks for another great interview Karen! ❤

[@rtKozeluna]

🎉What a wonderful interview!! I want her energy too!! Her talent is amazing!! ❤🎉

[@deenamoody8162]

Karen, what an amazing interview! In the wee hours when I can't sleep, I do listen to your videos, not to put me to sleep but to help quiet the noise in my head. Always interesting topics and wonderful questions you ask. Karlee has my creative juices flowing. With this interview, I could not put my tablet down, I was riveted. Thank you so much for sharing such inspiration with us. Take care. Deena Moody

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@pamlarkin5405]

I love her! Great attitude, beautiful art. You go girl!

[@jmeyer81971]

That was awesome...just, REALLY awesome!!! Thank you both.

[@lauris5708]

I can't wait for this 3rd edition to come out. I love quilting books and I love this technique. Also about Honest Fabric panels--I took a class a few years ago from a famous quilter and we used an Honest Fabric panel for the lessons. It was beautiful and so easy to just concentrate on the quilting lesson and not worrying about having to piece an expensive quilt top.

[@Peach231231]

“I’m an acquired taste…I would be Tajin.” I love that!!

[@bobbieminami4484]

Wow! Incredible artist!

[@marygilley7081]

Fabulous interview! Thank you for arranging this. What an interesting, creative young lady!

[@Stacy-iu6ch]

Karlee is so sweet. Thank you Karen for another great interview. My fav part is the piecing but I def appreciate the talent it takes to create those panels and then “draw” on the designs. What a treat, thanks

[@lindag6752]

Awesome interview. Absolutely love her and her talent!

[@kimberlyg295]

Always love your interviews. Keep ‘em coming!

[@carolinesmercantile4290]

I am only 1 year into quilting, so I'm a newbie. My first exposure to Karlee was when she modelled her quilted coat (for a YT video) at QuiltCon24 with a fierceness I have never before witnessed (I believe it was MAC's video). I thought to myself, "That girl's got some serious spunk!" I really like her! :o) I saw her show up on several other people's QuiltCon Video's as well. It's really nice to learn more about her. What an incredible journey she is on, she has come so very far; and in some respects she is only just beginning! I also feel like I have found my tribe in quilting. I love her positive attitude and spirit, especially when it comes to rule-breaking and the dreaded "Quilting Police!" Go Karlee! If you read this, I think it would be great if you could venture into panels or patterns for quilted clothing or "Quilt Couture" pieces!

[@kathybaker6798]

You are a very interesting lady Karlee. Thank you for sharing.

[@sarahhowland2957]

Wow! What an interesting interview! So much fascinating information! There were a few great laughs, too. (At the expense of the quilt police 😅)

[@patsyfuttere2625]

WOW! LOVE KARLEE PORTER.

[@candygrubisic]

Such a cool way to end up in the quilting industry and an awesome way to express a person's artistic abilities. The stars aligned several times in her journey. I think of zentangles when I see the graffiti quilting. Love the owl and music themed ones. I would love to see a side by side of a collage quilt against the same in graffiti. How cool would that be?...like a duel lol.

[@lisastroble4743]

Wow! That’s all I can say! Wow!❤

[@barbaraimwold4352]

Loved this interview, thank you both for sharing.

[@claudiawarren6053]

Fabulous interview! I just love Karlee. Thank you for bringing her to us.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@delwyngraham4033]

Awesome interview panels on polyester who would have thought breaking all the rules😂😂

[@kathleenfcpl]

Great interview. So engaging and inspiring. Thanks for introducing me to Karlee and graffiti quilting

[@janfusco80]

Wonderful interview. I loved it!

[@lindagrimm2410]

I adore her designs, but I also love sewing on cotton or cotton blends.

[@teresaayars3164]

Oh my I love your work and your attitude! I’m going to need to fin your books. My motto is There’s no rules only rulers. Lol

[@teresaayars3164]

Ok so I need to look for your books!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Love it

[@debladue4481]

Thanks for this interview - I really had been interested in Karlee.