Bead embroidery, fused and hand embroidery. Class project inspired me to do more hand embroidery and beading.
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Quilt Fairy Godmother – TrapunlenaMarcia Lee Hartnell
Paper pieced and machine quilted. This is one of many “Fairy Quilt Godmothers” available. Paper piecing allows for very small bits of fabric.
Bargello Jacket & Matching PurseMarcia Lee Hartnell
Strip pieced & sewn to muslin form by machine. Purse was made from fabric leftovers. Fabric color selection was the key to this jacket.
GridsMarcia Lee Hartnell
Fused fabric woven & fused to background. Inset piece was a class sample added to the larger background.
3-D ala CaraMarcia Lee Hartnell
Machine appliqué & thread painting. Scroll design is accented using striped fabrics.
Poppy PatchMarcia Lee Hartnell
Fabric confetti layed down as background covered with tulle then over-stitched. Flowers added with more over-stitching. The confetti pieces are loose behind the tulle.
Copper PlayMarcia Lee Hartnell
Various metal shaping & weaving techniques to form metal that was added to background to make a sampler
Ginkgo in CopperMarcia Lee Hartnell
Fabric weaving, fused elements & metal leaves. Inspired by a copper gingko leaf – made in a workshop.
Buzzin’Marcia Lee Hartnell
Fused fabric, crayon & paint stick accents & embroidered bees