Natasha Lehrer
Hand dyed fibers from local farms, hand spun yarns, beading, wet felting & hand sewing, This piece was inspired by the beauty of agriculture and the land. As a farmer, I appreciate the land and its importance, yet as an artist I grasp the beauty as well. The piece represents fields and a sunrise overContinue reading “Fields of Enchantment
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Natasha Lehrer
Wet felting, hand dyed, stitching, This piece was made of little bits collected from other projects – scraps, leftovers, mishaps. But then, that’s like life. So thus comes my title, Tiny Calamity. That is the point at which we realize all our little scraps can really be crafted into a masterpiece in the hands ofContinue reading “Tiny Calamity
Natasha Lehrer
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Natasha Lehrer
Needle felting, hand dyed, wet felted, resists used, embellishing, beads and wire work, Vessels are a simple shape, but I love to see how to make them complex, embellished and unique! The process is so fun and each one I create is different.
Natasha Lehrer
Nuno felt, silk, beads, oil, wire. Part of a two year series exploring mixed media projects. Inspired by a larger piece I did llast year and a diversion working in different sizes!
Natasha Lehrer
Nuno felted with hand dyed silk and merino wool with lace, gauze, cheesecloth, mica, sequins and angelina felted in; beads sewn on as well. Currents can be viewed above them – the swirl of water, the energy and power can be breathtaking. Other times, currents sweep us under the water where the view is completelyContinue reading “Current Issues
Natasha Lehrer
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Natasha Lehrer
Nuno felt, silk dyeing, oils, wire, stitching. Like latitude and longitude lines on a map guide us to a physical location, people, circumstances and destiny run a similar but invisible grid through our lives, leaving our impact behind.
Natasha Lehrer
/ WGNS Hand dyed & felted; made of wool, metal, beads and thread. Exhibited in Verona, Italy, this piece connects emotion, music and the scenery it paints in our hearts as we listen to the tunes all around us in the world.
Natasha Lehrer
Nuno felted, hand dyed fabrics, painting, surface design, beading, stitching. This piece was shown in Verona, Italy in march 2011 where it won best use of color in an International Textile Competition. The theme was “Silk Roads Meet in Verona” and this was my interpretation. There are layers representing the depth of the cultural influenceContinue reading “Past Prescence
Natasha Lehrer
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Ronna Leibach
Fused cotton fabric, string, embellishments, free motion quilting. This project was inspired by a workshop with Rosalie Dace to try to use new materials, new ideas in our work. The colors of the croton plants are bright and whimsical. Melody Johnson’s use of color and shape was also inspiring.
Ronna Leibach
Fabric piecing, thread lacing, machine & hand embroidery, embellished with crystals. This was done as part of a workshop, learning various techniques. We were asked to provide our own fabric and my “stash” lends itself to a more whimsical style.
Ronna Leibach
Cotton and silk fabric mosaic on fusible adhesive, machine embroidered. This was inspired by my favorite waterlilies at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. I love their fluidity and delicate nature. This technique is like assembling a puzzle – of textures and colors.
Ronna Leibach
Fabric print, beading, machine and hand embroidery. This was done as part of a class with Lisa Binkley. This was my first beaded project and I used a variety of beads, embroidery, and threads to complete it.
Ronna Leibach
Inspired by a class on social justice, this was inspired by the quote from Rabbinic Sage Hillel. “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I. If not now, when?” This piece is a call for those to personally pull others out of theContinue reading “If Not Now, When?
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Ronna Leibach
This quilt was from a workshop with Ellen Linder, focusing on landscape art quilting. (Fused, quilted.)
Ronna Leibach
Fused, pieced, free motion quilting. Hand lettering
Ronna Leibach
Pieced and fused fabric, free motion quilting. Machine and hand appliqué.
Ronna Leibach
This piece was inspired by a workshop by the late Deborah Fell. She encouraged us to use the resources we had – both materially and creatively-to make art. In addition to colorful scraps, I have a tin full of buttons that belonged to my late mother, Millie. During the workshop I realized that while myContinue reading “For Millie and Deborah
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Ronna Leibach
This workshop not only taught me about creating curves but also taught a lot of sewing skills. I enjoy using bright fabrics and while putting the quadrants together, it reminded me of a crazy world map. I hope the pieces inspire the world to come together in peace.
