The fiber compositions of Karen Schulz have been described as sophisticated, elegant, and lively with a notable attention to detail and craftsmanship. Her work references a careful consideration of line, shape, color and texture resulting in images which seem to issue an invitation to enter and linger. Schulz’s work has been accepted into many national and international competitions, and has been exhibited widely in both solo and group exhibitions both in the United States and internationally. She has garnered many awards including most recently a first prize and honorable mention in the DC area Creative Crafts Council Exhibition and the prestigious Schweinfurth Award for Design Excellence in the Quilts=Art=Quilts Exhibition. Born, raised and educated in the Northeast US, Schulz has resided in the DC area for the last 38 years. First learning to use a sewing machine at the age of 9, she began by sewing her own clothing throughout high school and college. She made her first quilt 38 years ago and never looked back. Schulz has maintained a full time studio practice for the last eight years. While Schulz has no formal degree in art she has honed her understanding of design and composition by studying extensively with Nancy Crow, a pioneer in the world of contemporary art quilting.