Riley Blake Designs
Karen Gibbs has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Karen started their career as an Assistant Fashion Designer at Eagle's Eye, where they gained experience in market research, color story development, and product development. Karen then became an Independent Business Owner at The Quilt Studio, where they focused on different aspects of the quilting industry, including pattern design, education, publication, and long arm services. After that, they joined EBI Fabrics Corp Cottons Division as an All Things Creative, responsible for developing design ideas, recruiting designers, and overseeing merchandising and marketing campaigns. Karen later worked as the Design Director at Banyan Batiks by Northcott, where they continued to excel in the field of design. Currently, Karen serves as the Director of Design, Batiks at Riley Blake Designs. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated creativity, leadership, and a strong understanding of the industry.
Karen Gibbs has a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources/Operations Management from Roberts Wesleyan College, and an Associate's Degree in Interiors from Syracuse University.
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Riley Blake Designs
Riley Blake Designs is an innovative fabric manufacturer based out of Sandy and Alpine, Utah. In 2008, having worked in a family-owned wholesale fabric business, Bret & Cindy Cloward recognized the need for exciting new prints that offered a more sophisticated style for fashion-forward sewists. Inspired by local and international artists, they design fabric lines with vintage sensibilities and modern attitude. Their fabric reflects an elegant feel for color, vibrant but with restraint, resulting in versatile prints for quilting, clothing, or home décor. Riley Blake Designs colorful fabrics include cottons, flannels, sparkle cottons, organic cotton, knits, dreamy, and laminates in a range of designer and basic prints. Their coordinating “Sew Together” line consists of a bevy of complementary buttons, ric-rac, ribbons and lace, project kits and panels, zippers by the yard, and crocheted flowers. Riley Blake Designs sells exclusively through independent retailers and quilt shops in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia.