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Barbara FinkMachine embroidery is Barbara’s gig. Fashion sewing with embroideries is her niche. Embroidery Software is her forte.
Bea OglesbyBea is truly an outstanding art nouveau artist. Her classes cover creating unbelievable wall hangings using hand sewing appliqué techniques. Her projects are truly one of a kind and you will come away with inspiration you never dreamed possible. She ha
Bonnie Rosen
Cherie Ralston
Connie LutzConnie’s grandmother taught her to sew at a very young age, and she’s been stitching ever since. She has a bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education, and a master's degree in Technical Teacher Education. Connie has been a high school FACS educator i
Corey Gray
Cynthia Schrader
Deb Rowden
Debra MinnichDebra is the computer Guru. She keeps the website and online store updated, edits Pressing Matters and is the go to person for any computer needs.
Dian Stanley
Dianne PickettDianne has just joined us as a new instructor. She is bringing experience with Electric Quilt 6 to share with our "hungry" customers. This updated software is a superb, must have tool that you can use to "see" your quilt fabrics and color combinations b
Elaine JohnsonElaine Johnson, owner or Harper's Fabric & Quilt Co. and Harper's Sewing Machine Co. since 1994, has been with Harper's for 24 years. She is a graduate of Kansas State University in Family and Consumer Science Education and has taught middle school, high
Harper's Sewing InstructorThere are many special instructors whom we call upon to teach you new and exciting skills. These wonderful Harper's Girls are often seen working in the store or participating in our many activities. We are sure you will enjoy what they have to share wit
Jennifer WoodJennifer Woods is our Heirloom sewing expert. She has new projects and ideas each time she has her classes. Join Jennifer to learn how much fun heirloom can be and how much more exquisite you can make your personal or home décor projects.
Julie Kiffin
Julie LangJulie Lang has been sewing since she was a little girl. She first started with stuffed animals and worked her way up to sewing her own clothing. Her mother taught her how to sew and she has loved it ever since! She joined the Harper’s team in 2004 and sh
Karen Israel
Karen MooreKaren is a needle crafter extraordinaire. Hand embroidery is her specialty and can sew anything.
Kathie McKee
Kim MeltonKim is the worlds best sewing machine technician. She has been working at Harper’s since 1989. She has the Blue and Gold certification from Husqvarna Viking, which is the highest certification available. Kim is always increasing her knowledge on all ma
Lori Gray
Lyn Hosford
Mary HonasMary Honas has been with Harper's since September, 2001. She's been sewing since she was seven starting with doll clothes and began quilting in 1989. Like many other Harper's instructors, she has her mom to thank for her quilting interest and comes fro
Maureen McGee Grigsby
Morgan JohnsonMorgan has been around sewing all of her life as the daughter of the owner of Harper's. Is a favorite teacher of our Harper's children's classes. She loves to lead our young enthusiastic kids into the world of sewing. Your children will definitely want
Nancy Taylor
Pam Mayfield
Pam Thomas
Renay MartinRenay Martin has been affiliated with Harper's for over 15 years making display garments, creating displays, working in the store, and teaching classes as well. Her true loves are garment and purse construction. She has mastered all levels in clothing con
Robin AskinsCreative projects have always been a part of Robin’s leisure activities. Her interest in quilt-making and pattern design led her to begin working and teaching at Harper’s in 2003. Robin is energized by assisting customers at Harper’s, helping them find
Rosemary CromerRosemary is a quilter extraordinaire. She is a member of Quilt Guild of Greater Kansas City, the Heartland Quilt Network. Her "Jewels of the Plaza" pattern was featured in KC Star, March 2003 She earned her BS & MS in Family and Consumer Science Educat
Susan Jarsulic
Terry Thompson
Toby StallbaumerEmbroidery Sew & Share Club is Toby's specialty. If you want to learn a new embroidery technique, she is always happy to experiment and then teach the rest of us. She has an amazing knack for new ideas and can help solve questions as you begin or continu
Val Reaves