Darlene C. Christopherson has been an accomplished quiltmaker since 1979 and has had her work published in the books; "More Vertical Set Quilts with Style" [AQS] by Bobbie Aug & Sharon Newman. Sensational Scrap Quilts by Darra Duffy Williamson, Patchwork Portfolio by Jinny Beyer, Soft-Edge Piecing by Jinny Beyer, Great American Quilts Book 5 and Scrap Quilts fast and fun by Oxmoor House.

Darlene taught on the staff of the Jinny Beyer Hilton Head Seminar for 5 years prior to moving from northern Virginia to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1992 and has been teaching and lecturing for guilds and large events since about 1990. In 1997 she and her husband moved to China Spring, Texas near Waco.

Darlene teaches hand appliqué piecing and quilting as well as design classes. Fabric selection is discussed in every class as the result of her beautiful quilts. Attention and patient guidance is given to all students. Years of experience have developed time honored techniques and an understanding of the elements of design and their importance to quilt making.

Sherry Dahlin, Watertown, SD

I've been married to Betty's son, Arlen, for the past 26 years so my love of Quilting has come from being part of the Dahlin family and the exposure Betty and Valerie have given me to the world of quilting. Betty taught me how to make my first quilt about 12 years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. Altogether I've been sewing for over 32 years and have realized that it's the designing and creativity that I enjoy most. I worked at JoAnn Fabrics for almost 2 years and loved it. My accomplishments as a quilter include.....mastering fabric collecting with great honors.....teaching anyone I know who shows an interest in quilting how easy it can be to make a beautiful quilt including friends and family.....creating some great new designs for quilts that I hope to make one day.
What intrigues me most about the world of quilting is that the ideas, projects and possibilities are endless! Happy quilting!

Betty Dahlin - Lead, SD & Mission, TX
Betty has a degree from the Univ of SD, in art education. Substitute fabric for paint...and you have a great teacher, who knows how to put colors, tones and values together for a spectacular quilt! Betty has been teaching quilting for several years...and includes: Rug Hooking, Pottery, Wood Carving, Jewelry Making, Cooking, Sculpture, Oil Painting...whewwwww...Not enough space to cover it all!! You will love spending a day in Betty's class!!