"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your class on Saturday. I have never had a more sincere, friendly, helping, instructor in my life. Thank you so much for just being you and sharing your energy."

"Although we all used the same technique each one turned out unique and beautiful. The other positive thing that came out of this workshop is that a few quilters learned to step out of the box and not worry about seams matching, there were none, to go with the feel and flow of fabric and just enjoy the process.

"First Light" by Didi Salvatierra, MD

"They (the guild) absolutely loved you ... your work ... your patient instruction and kind demeanor. "  

"I took my almost finished piece to church yesterday morning to share and  everyone was amazed (as was I!) that it only took one day to get that far. It is a wonderful technique that you have dreamed up and I feel so fortunate to have a chance to learn from you." 

"Karen went around constantly observing, offering advice, but never criticizing or trying to rearrange what the student laid out for her quilt."

" I really like your pieces - they capture the essence of landscape in a simple effective way ... thanks for the inspiration"  

"I was so excited about the technique that I ran out and bought a large stash of fabric suitable for even more projects!"

Happy Villages Workshops

"I think you should put a warning on your book that "Happy Villages" are highly addictive and may result in even less housework being done!"

Claire - age 13, and Cecilia - age 11, made the great Happy Villages above. The bridges are their very own creations! Their great aunt Mary and aunt Janine had taken the workshop during the day, and by that evening had shared the secrets of fabric collage with the girls.

  Sharon Fry, Sonoma, CA presenting her first Happy Village quilt made as a house warming gift to her sister Suzanne.

 "... to let you know how much I enjoyed the Happy Villages technique. Now that I have done these first two [see above] I am definitely hooked and going to use this technique to interpret some photographs I have taken over time." Dominga, CA

Maya Telford, British Columbia  www.dyelicious.com used her hand-dyed fabrics to create her first Happy Village. 

Sharon Rendfrey, NJ: "I finished my Happy Village ... can't wait to start my next one"

Marjorie from Undercover Quilters, PA used favorite Black and White photographs from Germany in her first village. 

  Judy Anderson's village in her longarm ready for quilting

Sisters, Grace and Beth in New Zealand made amazing Happy Villages  and mother Debby added the final quilting touches. WOW!

Teacher, Gaynor Lincoln taught  her 9 & 10 year old students at the Westbrook Primary School, in Rotorua, New Zealand how to create Happy Villages using colored construction paper and crayons. Such talent and creativity!!

Layered Curves Workshops

" ... those who attended you workshop felt enriched, not only to have learned a new technique, but to have benefited from the outflow of your adventuresome, creative spirit. Your gentle personality puts everyone at ease, fostering receptivity to "letting go" of set ways of approaching quilting projects." 

"I was at your workshop and have to say that I enjoyed it immensely. In fact, I don't know anyone who was there who did not enjoy it. You are an easygoing funny instructor."

"I can see myself using this technique again and again"

"Wow!! I had a blast today making my purple curves. I loved the freedom from the traditional structure and can't wait to finish my piece."

   "Veronica" by Vivian Oliver: "It's a fun way to quilt. I enjoyed the process. My goal was to 'loosen' up a little bit and your class was a big help. Thank you"

"Unfinished Dreams"  by Elaine Colvin, WA 

     "Chaffinch Island Landscape"  by Vivika Hansen DeNegre      

"Thank you for your fun and inspiring class. What a great instructor as well as a nice person."

"Thank you so much for opening another door. Your class was great fun." 

"On Top Of The Corporate Ladder" by Patti Rabe using the Lizard on a Ladder Pattern