Hello,
I'm Karen


I'm an award winning textile designer and have a passion for batiks.
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​I'm the Vice President of Batiks,  Expressions Batiks by Riley Blake Designs

I love seeing innovative projects showcasing batiks

Get those batiks off the wall and out of your stash! ​

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Let your favorite local quilt shop know you'd like a conversation about your Love of Batiks!!

Contact me for a lecture!

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Where have you seen me?
Thrilled to be featured in various consumer publications as well as trade publications in the quilting industry.

Love a little bit of bargello in everything!

Sample Spree! And no you can't see me!

Inspiration: Eiffel Tower!

Face Behind the Fabric, ME!! Plus a cute project!

Editorial content on my design process for batiks.

Aurifil Thread! Cones for Longarm of course!

Featuring my Stardust Collection, Stardust Memories is a unique pattern featured in May 2021 American Quilter

And it's a cover quilt!! I love bargello and batiks work so well with that technique!

Check out my Bike Tour Quilt featuring the Ride On 2 Collection

Showcasing my Ride On 2 Collection in the Bike Tour quilt project

Heartflowers, American Quilter March 2021

Bricks of Honey Quilt! American Quilter, January 2021

Craftsy Instructor Summit!

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