Although Karen grew up under her Grannie's Quilting Frame, Karen has only been quilting herself for about 12 yrs. She began sewing garments for herself and her children several years ago. After learning that she loves to sew, becoming a quilter was in her future.  Karen took a hand quilting class and quickly realized she likes to have quicker results and her carpal tunnel didn't really react well to hand quilting. She purchased a quilting book and went home and made her 1st quilt top.  (photo at left) Karen began making quilts that were not just traditional but she wanted them to look old, just like her Granny’s quilts.    From Tradition to art, Karen’s love for fabric and color lead her from her traditional roots on to an unexpected creative adventure.

Karen is an award winning quilter with quilts shown in both Quilt Shows and Art Galleries. As a national teacher, and pattern designer, Karen loves not only creating her own quilts but helps students develop new, fun and creative techniques which they can apply to their own quilting style.  A "yes you can" attitude flows throughout her classroom so everyone can create while having fun and learning new techniques they can take with them and apply to future projects.

Publications Easy Half Square Triangles Book 2011 Fearless Fabric Painting Book 2011 Crazy Shuffle  A Fat Quarter Friendly Quilt Book 2010 Ricky Tims Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts 2010 The Quintessential Quilt 2009

Showings Sewing and Quilt Expo Tampa FL 2010 Sewing and Quilt Expo Cleaveland, OH 2010 Sewing and Quilt Expo Atlanta, GA 2010 International Quilt Festival Houston 2009 International Quilt Festival Chicago 2009 International Quilt Festival Long Beach 2009 International Quilt Festival Houston 2008 International Quilt Festival Chicago 2008 International Quilt Festival Long Beach 2008 Ricky Tims Gallery Au Naturale 2006  Ricky Tims Gallery Kool Kaliedoscopes 2006

Member International Quilt Association American Quilting Society Studio Art Quilts Association Karen believes ALL quilts are works of art, created with love. Have a question?  Want to make a comment?  We’d love to hear from you! Drop me a line at karen@karenpharrstudios.com , and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!