Happy Villages: Fabric Collage

Karen Eckmeier is a guest of Sheryl Borden, the host and producer of the PBS KENW-tv3 show “Creative Living” demonstrating how a village magically appears starting with basic shapes, the addition of roof tops and windows. A layer of netting (fine tulle) and quilting hold the raw edges of the fabric in place.
For more detailed instructions and other village ideas refer to the book Happy Villages on Karen’s website: www.kareneckmeier.com.

[@janestevens9973]

I watched your original videos and obtained the book. I love making these villages. I hand sew the shapes and add embroidery in the form of French knots etc to make flowers and bushes. Every one turns out so differently and such fun to make. Thank you

[@karen.eckmeier]

Glad you are having fun with the villages. I like your idea of adding embroidery. That is a nice finishing touch! Thanks for your comment!

[@paulaneary7877]

Karen just seems such a genuinely pleasant person. I could listen to her all day!

[@eileendefrancis9124]

Karen, I simply LOVE that you speak at a quick pace ! It is a pleasure to listen to you. And, of course, the designs are great! Keep on posting, please

[@redders6858]

I can feel the fun you have with this in your voice. I’m going to have to make one of these, it appeals to my inner child where I can just play with colours and shapes ❤️

[@minayou8442]

Très bonne idée pour reproduire de belles photos de vacances. Merci. Bonne continuation !

[@lavitti9517]

What a wonderful job! I love this! 💙💙

[@svaobibirevo]

Очень красивые картины👍

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

New Subscriber here! I'm looking forward to your next video! Thanks for sharing!

[@katerinadovinou]

I have ordered the book and waiting impatiently to start. I wonder if i can replace the glue with steam a seam.

[@karen.eckmeier]

If you use steam a seam or any other fusible the collage will be very thick and stiff. That is the reason I use just a dab of the tacky glue and the layer of tulle (very fine netting). After quilting the raw edges of the pieces are kept in place by the stitching and tulle. You won't get that look with paper backed fusible.

[@katerinadovinou]

@@karen.eckmeier Thank you!

[@jenihansen7201]

THIS IS GREAT, NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE.

[@bathildis6590]

Danke

[@karen.eckmeier]

bitte sehr!

[@erikabarrera7823]

Hi Karen, where can I buy your book?

[@karen.eckmeier]

The Happy Villages book is available on amazon.com Be sure to look for the Expanded and Updated Edition. Thanks!

[@DH-qz2so]

What year was this filmed?

[@karen.eckmeier]

Taped in 2011 in New Mexico and the episodes are still airing on PBS after all this time!