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.