Karen Popma

The Nov. 13, 2020 episode features interviews of the 3 artists who have some of their work on display in South Main. Betty Hosokawa provides and introduction, and then Susan Bissell is interviewed by Susie Petterson, Karen Popma is interviewed by Caroline Lehman, and Cathy Schwabe is interviewed by Anne …

Knitting & Wet Felting

Karen Popma (North Pocket)

Daveen in her vest

Karen started as a quilter first, eventually working for two quilt shops in the area and even teaching a few classes. Although she still occasionally sews quilts, she primarily moved on to knitting and is grateful to have found the Fiber Circle shortly after moving to …

The fiber circle in the Art Studio

The Fiber Circle gathers weekly for conversation, friendship and fiber-related camaraderie: knitting, crocheting, needlework and other handcrafts. They work individually, though at times with a common theme or towards a common goal. Contact Cathy Schwabe to get connected.

Fiber Circle in the Art Studio, Winter 2019-2020
The Fiber Circle


Vivian Scheans, Mary Cooper, …