Machine stitched & home machine quilted. Made from fabric selvages collected from friends. The pattern has been haunting me for a while.
Exhibition Year Archives
Edge of the Web
Behind the Cat BallMarcia Lee Hartnell
Hand embroidery on fused appliqué. The cat design was inspired by a fabric panel and the technique inspired by a class with Laura Wasilewski.
Pebble LeafMarcia Lee Hartnell
Fused fabric, hand & machine embroidery. Completed in a class with Laura Wasilewski. Fun to explore. Various stitching on hand dyed fabric.
Flower PowerMarcia Lee Hartnell
Fused appliqué, hand embroidery, machine embroidery & quilting. Inspired by a class with Laura Wasilewski. Returning to hand embroidery was pleasurable!
Pond in the WoodsMarcia Lee Hartnell
Shredded fabric overlaid with tulle then machine quilted. Impressionistic fabric art from an original photo.
Sunset Through the TreesMarcia Lee Hartnell
Shredded fabric overlaid with tulle and machine quilted. Impressionist style achieved with small bits of fabric inspired by an original photo.
Fall Leaves – PlacematsMarcia Lee Hartnell
Paper pieced Paper piecing makes it possible to achieve very sharp points and small spaces.
Christmas StockingMarcia Lee Hartnell
Hand embroidered in traditional crazy quilt stitches. Completed after a class emphasizing various stitch patterns.
A Cat WalkMarcia Lee Hartnell
Fused appliqué, hand & machine embroidery, machine quilted. Inspired by a fabric panel with cats. Used techniques learned in class with Laura Wasilewski.
Turquoise CatMarcia Lee Hartnell
Fused appliqué, hand embroidery, machine embellished and quilted. Inspired by panel of cat fabric and a class with Laura Wasilewski.
Pink CatMarcia Lee Hartnell
Fused appliqué, hand embroidery, machine quilting. Inspired by a panel of cat fabric and a class with Laura Wasilewski.
Beaded Purse with CatMarcia Lee Hartnell
Beading & hand stitching Inspired by a class with Diane Hyde. Many techniques of hand embroidery with beading were incorporated.
Cielo RojoDenise Havlan
Machine appliquéd, embroidered, machine quilted. I love working with horizon line landscapes.
Down Home BreakfastDenise Havlan
Machine appliquéd, embroidery, machine quilted. I felt like doing a “whimsical” work. This quilt represents my favorite Breakfast: Bacon & Eggs w/a side of potatoes!
That SecretDenise Havlan
Hand painting, inked, color pencil, machine appliquéd, hand appliquéd, machine embroidered/quilted. Native peoples have always been a favorite subject for me. Lots of opportunity to use fabric in rich ways!
Beaded Kumihimo NecklaceCindy Heineman
Kumihimo braiding using beads. Has sterling plated findings. Braided on Marie Dai. This was begun in a Adrienne Gaskell workshop.
Sterling Bezel Set StoneCindy Heineman
Hand bezel set stone, kumihimo braided necklace. Braided on Marie Dai. I like to combine kumihimo with my own set stone for a more interesting unique piece.
Silk Kumihimo BraceletCindy Heineman
Woven on a Maru Dai, kumihimo braided in silk.