Instructor

Stone, Karen K.
A quilter since 1986, Karen’s inspiration manifests equally of innovation and tradition. Her quilts have won numerous awards, including first prizes in international competitions, and her designs appear frequently in exhibitions. Her Clam Session quilt received the Master of Innovative Artistry award at IQA in 2009, and her Indian Orange Peel Quilt was People’s Choice at Quilt National ’95, and is now part of the QN collection at the International Quilt Museum. Her Sacred quilt was Best of Show in Dallas in 2020. Her pieces have been juried into Quilts-Art-Quilts 2022, Quilt National 2023, and won awards in QuiltCon 2022 and 2023. Having enjoyed success in design, publication, and teaching, she continues to reinvent herself in new works. Karen holds degrees in Piano from Baylor and Indiana Universities, has two beautiful daughters, three exemplary cats, and rides her bike from historic Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX. See more at karenkstonequilts.com

Instructor Workshops

Cinco de Mayo, #357102

Piecing
Tuesday, 4/22, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Paducah – Van Buren Room
Stone, Karen K.
All Levels
$175
Plus Material Fee

Karen's iconic Cinco de Mayo quilt set the standard for contemporary interpretations of traditional patterns. Enjoy a day of color work, paper foundation technique, and curved piecing (and alternatives). Discover the endless variations in customization and make this project truly your own. Class fee includes a ticket to a buffet lunch.

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Janome

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Free-Motion Raw Edge Appliqué, #358507

Quilting/Finishing-DOMESTIC MACHINE
Thursday, 4/24, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Paducah – Kennedy Room
Stone, Karen K.
All Levels
$125
Plus Kit Fee

A leafy gala of fabric, color, guided free-cutting, improvisation, and free-motion stitching. Great first experience for those new to free-motion machine quilting! Super fun, and most everyone finishes their little quilt (small version is pictured).

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BERNINA

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Improv in Foundation Piecing, #357103w

Piecing
Wednesday, 4/23, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Paducah – McKinley Room
Stone, Karen K.
All Levels
$125

Join Karen K. Stone for an exciting exploration of improvisational foundation piecing workshop. Let’s face it - making stuff up is fun! The pictured quilt, Starburst, was made improvisational. Karen will help you find your improv wings, with just enough structure to guarantee a wonderful outcome. Let’s explore some possibilities! Whether you're a seasoned quilter or a curious beginner, this class is perfect for those who want to break free from traditional patterns and create truly original works of art. Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Wednesday.

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Janome

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Stories, Quilts, and Trunk Show with Karen Stone, #LUNCHT

Lunch & Learn
Thursday, 4/24, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Paducah – Eisenhower Room
Stone, Karen K.
All Levels
$60

Join Karen for lunch while she shares images of her earliest to latest quilts and some of their stories, relating lessons learned, and her passage from mouse, to... less of a mouse. She will have several quilts along and welcomes questions at any time throughout the presentation. Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

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Martelli

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Wild Women Don't Get the Blues, #357511

Piecing
Friday, 4/25, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Paducah – Jefferson Room
Stone, Karen K.
All Levels
$125
Plus Material Fee

Patchwork, wonderful color, and wild friends - what could be better? Paper foundation piecing Karen’s original way, streamlined and efficient. Plus individualized interpretive color talk. (Bring chocolate.)

karenkstonequilts.com

Juki

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Cinco de Mayo, #357102

Stone, Karen K.
Tuesday, 4/22
Paducah – Van Buren Room

Karen's iconic Cinco de Mayo quilt set the standard for contemporary interpretations of traditional patterns. Enjoy a day of color work, paper foundation technique, and curved piecing (and alternatives). Discover the endless variations in customization and make this project truly your own. Class fee includes a ticket to a buffet lunch.

karenkstonequilts.com

Janome

Free-Motion Raw Edge Appliqué, #358507

Stone, Karen K.
Thursday, 4/24
Paducah – Kennedy Room

A leafy gala of fabric, color, guided free-cutting, improvisation, and free-motion stitching. Great first experience for those new to free-motion machine quilting! Super fun, and most everyone finishes their little quilt (small version is pictured).

karenkstone.com

BERNINA

Improv in Foundation Piecing, #357103w

Stone, Karen K.
Wednesday, 4/23
Paducah – McKinley Room

Join Karen K. Stone for an exciting exploration of improvisational foundation piecing workshop. Let’s face it - making stuff up is fun! The pictured quilt, Starburst, was made improvisational. Karen will help you find your improv wings, with just enough structure to guarantee a wonderful outcome. Let’s explore some possibilities! Whether you're a seasoned quilter or a curious beginner, this class is perfect for those who want to break free from traditional patterns and create truly original works of art. Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Wednesday.

karenkstonequilts.com

Janome

Stories, Quilts, and Trunk Show with Karen Stone, #LUNCHT

Stone, Karen K.
Thursday, 4/24
Paducah – Eisenhower Room

Join Karen for lunch while she shares images of her earliest to latest quilts and some of their stories, relating lessons learned, and her passage from mouse, to... less of a mouse. She will have several quilts along and welcomes questions at any time throughout the presentation. Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

karenkstonequilts.com

Martelli

Wild Women Don't Get the Blues, #357511

Stone, Karen K.
Friday, 4/25
Paducah – Jefferson Room

Patchwork, wonderful color, and wild friends - what could be better? Paper foundation piecing Karen’s original way, streamlined and efficient. Plus individualized interpretive color talk. (Bring chocolate.)

karenkstonequilts.com

Juki