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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-15 | Barbara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful,/Thank you so much for going out of your way to help. |
| 2009-11-10 | Fran | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, Karen for your very helpful suggestions! I will proceed as you recommended and I'm sure they will look great. I am so glad I found this site! Fran |
| 2009-10-16 | Laura Hays | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so very much. Your last answer is exactly what I needed. |
| 2009-08-15 | Barbara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-04 | Kim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | karen was wonderful. had some great suggestions i hadn't thought of. |
| 2009-07-20 | Anita | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks! |
| 2009-07-06 | Juna Penney | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful. I appreciate very much that she gave a couple of options for a solution! |
| 2009-05-15 | Gladys | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Many thanks for your quick reply and I will follow your advice and let you know how I get on. |
| 2009-01-28 | Sally | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Karen! |
| 2009-01-05 | Heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-08-09 | Georgie | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for your help. If I go ahead with this project, I will try to send a picture of it - but I'm not very good at doing that yet. Georgie Marsh |
| 2008-07-04 | Debbie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. You may have saved my drapes |
| 2008-06-24 | meike | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi Karen, thanks for your help. I will try it your advise. |
| 2008-06-16 | Lorayne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for all your help Karen. |
| 2008-06-07 | Lorayne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much Karen, believe me I have searched everywhere and you are the only one to respond even. I will probably go with the second option of a decorater trim. |
| 2008-03-10 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Karen. I logged on the website. |
| 2008-03-04 | roberta | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks again so much for your help. you asked where I have looked. Everywhere I could find a line to free pet patterns. no luck so far. roberta |
| 2008-03-04 | roberta | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | My first interaction with Karen. She is very polite, answered my question on a timely basis and very clear in her response. You have a great knowledgable expert in your corner. roberta |
| 2008-02-20 | Laura | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much! Good to hear from someone with experience as I am just a newbie! |
| 2008-01-29 | Marie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-01-25 | Stephanie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank You for your help. The trim is beautiful and expensive and I didn't want to mess it up. I will let you know how it comes out. |
| 2008-01-18 | Julia | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Karen! I appreciate you taking the time to help me. You gave me some things to think about. |
| 2007-11-26 | Randy | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | No | Thank you Karen. Randy |
| 2007-08-28 | patti | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Karen, I'll try that. |
| 2007-08-13 | kathy | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-08-03 | Sue | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | No |
Answers by Expert:
Karen Erickson
Expertise
All about home decor sewing, with many tips and trick on how to make a finished project look like a professional was hired to sew them. Specialize in "home decor" sewing. From how to measure, to how to cut and sew. Slipcovers, deocrative pillows, bedding, table accessories, drapery toppers, top treatments and more... I am not able to answer questions about trouble shoot various sewing machines. I can help through most problems with a machine, but when I have done the basics I would refer to an expert. No quilting or garment sewing.
Experience
Started sewing at the young age of 10 years.
In 1986 opened up my own Designer Sewing Workroom, in 1998 started teaching workshops and classes to others in my Industry.
In 1998 established Slipcover America Inc, produced 3 DVDs. I have traveled to the American Sewing Guild Conferences and various Sewing Expos in both the US and Canada, as a speaker, teaching and instructor. Also was on staff at the CHF Drapery School in North Carolina as the Slipcover Instructor. Continue to speak at special engagements at Fabric and Sewing stores throughout the country.
In 2006 established Sonoran Sewing with an associate Claudia Buchanan in Arizona where we do specialized in "home decor" sewing workshops and retreats throughout the year.
Organizations
Slipcover Network
Drapery Pro
Window Coverings Association
American Sewing Guild
Publications
Sew What Magazine (trade)
Window Coverings Magazine (trade)
Sew News Magazine
Drapery and Window Coverings
Mary Engelbreit Home Companion Magazine
Education/Credentials
College degree in Photo Journalism, Chaffey Community College in Cucamong, CA.
Years of continual education through conference and workshops dealing with the sewing industry.
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