Stitching Stories, One Quilt at a Time.

A black and white illustration of a sheep with two smaller sheep in the background, mountains and grass, and the text "Three Sheep & a Rose Garden."

From cubby house adventures to heirloom treasures, I create and finish quilts that become the cozy backdrop to your family's core memories.

Because life's too short for boring blankets.

What I Offer >

A smiling woman with gray hair and glasses stands behind a table with fabric scraps, holding a piece of fabric in her hands.

Meet the Quilter

Karen Chandler

I'm Karen, and from my studio overlooking Lake Colac (with three sheep and a rose garden for company), I help bring your quilting visions to life.

Whether you're a first-time or experienced quilter with a finished top that needs longarming, or you're dreaming of a bespoke commission piece, I'm here to help your quilt reach its full potential.

About Karen >

A woman sitting in a dark room, using a machine with a bright screen, facing a large window overlooking a body of water and trees, with some pots and a candle on the windowsill.

Longarm Quilting Services
Commission Quilts
Art Quilts

My Offerings

Sew, here's the thing about quilts...

They're more than just fabric and thread. They're the forts built on rainy afternoons, the wedding gift from a beloved grandmother, the soft landing for Lego creations and the cape for superhero dress-ups. They keep couples warm at Carols by Candlelight and are the perfect weight to snuggle under for a Friday night movie.

They're where treehouse picnics and tea parties happen, where stories are read with a perfect cup of tea, and where the magic of family life unfolds. They’re the best gift for the grandparent who has everything, and you just want them to feel a hug from you every day.

There’s a reason that quilts are so often the heirlooms that get passed down through the generations: they are beautiful, functional art objects that collect the memories of the people who love them.

A patchwork quilt draped over a tree branch beside a grassy area, with a basket on the ground near the tree trunk, a body of water, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
  • three sheep on a rocky outcrop
  • A sewing workstation with various sewing supplies including a pin cushion with colored pins, scissors, thread spools, fabric, and a sewing machine.
  • passionfruit sponge cake and a quilt

  • Sally:

    "Karen  has made three baby quilts and restored a family heirloom quilt for me over the past six years. The first quilt Karen was given artistic licence and did an absolutely amazing job, it was just beautiful. The next two were using prints of an Australian animal (on a linen t-towel) with complimentary patterns surrounding it, once again they were just beautiful.“

  • Karen Chandler's happy longarm quilting customers give her a testimonial

  • Person sewing or quilting a patchwork quilt on a table, wearing a tan shirt and brown scrunchie on arm.

  • Sally:

    “Karen was able to mend and complete (wadding, edging and longarm pattern) my 40 year old quilt (hand stitched by my mother). Again, just an amazing and beautiful job.

    Karen is one very talented craft person, her knowledge of quilting is extensive, from patterns, to her wonderful collection of quality  materials (all cotton and linen)."

  • quilt stash with lots of colours

  • Karen Chandler icing a passionfruit sponge cake

How I Can Help You

  • Photo of quilter Karen Chandler operating her longarm quilting machine.

    Longarm Quilting Services

    You've done the creative work - now let me take your quilt top to the next stage. Choose from hundreds of edge-to-edge designs, and I'll finish your quilt with care and precision using specialised longarm machinery. Consider me your quilting fairy godmother, minus the wand but plus seriously impressive equipment.

    Send me your quilts for finishing!

  • Karen Chandler holds a stack of completed quilts.

    Commission Quilts

    Let's collaborate on something truly special. From baby quilts for tummy time to wedding gifts, wall art to "just because you're loved" treasures, I'll create a bespoke piece from start to finish. No two quilts are the same - just like no two families are the same.

    Enquire to learn more

  • Karen Chandler's quilt hanging in Colac Unearthed.

    Art Quilts

    My own original works inspired by Australian flora and fauna are available at Colac Unearthed. Each piece tells a story of our unique landscape.

    Visit Colac Unearthed

Ready to bring your quilt to life? Let's make some magic!