Machine pieced, quilted on domestic machine. I finally got up my nerve to slice and dice a special piece of fabric. I began in the center and worked my way out, adding borders until it was the size I wanted.
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Improv Quilt
Presidential QuiltJennie Gordon
Machine piecing, hand applique, long arm quilting. This quilt was made for me at the end of my term as president of IQI. I was very touched to have so many people contribute to it.
Birdsong at Wynncliff after a RainKathleen Grum
Machine quilted. One day while working on a project in my sewing room, the sun came out after it had rained. The birds began singing wildly. It was a déjà vu moment. Where had I heard that many birds singing so the chapel…it had rained – the sun came out and the birds were singingContinue reading “Birdsong at Wynncliff after a Rain
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Retirement QuiltAnne Hart
Machine pieced and quilted. Multiple embellishments. Made for Anne Hart for her Retirement from nursing by Pat Niffenegger, Linda Howard, Roberta Levin, Gee Gee Clemency, Meredith Montrose, Judy Buchholz, Marian Vonneirop, Phyllis Paulo, Mary Ryder, Edie Reisner, Jean Clemency.
It’s MagicalMarcia Lee Hartnell
Machine pieced & quilted with machine appliqued flowers accented with use of “Texture Magic”. Using “Texture Magic” adds dimension to the piece. The background blocks were left over from a quilt.
Tranquil WoodsMarcia Lee Hartnell
Hand painted fabric background, fused applique with thread painted accents. This is an outgrowth of various classes in landscape quilting. Using painted embellished fabric was unique to this piece.
Shadow PlayMarcia Lee Hartnell
Hand painted fabric background embellished with paint, tulle and fused applique & machine stitched. Some of the tree painting was done with a spoon and further embellished with fused fabric & machine stitching.
Beon Freo CuffMarcia Lee Hartnell
Hand beaded – peyote stitch background & other beading elements. This was started at an NSNG class and completed a year later. It is my first beading.
Needle Felted BirdsMarcia Lee Hartnell
Hand needle felting from carded wool. These were made after taking a class at the Botanic Garden.