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Cracking Up - A one-of-a-kind Fiber Art Quilt by KAREN HAMPTON

Cracking Up - A one-of-a-kind Fiber Art Quilt by KAREN HAMPTON

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ART QUILT TITLED: Cracking Up - A one-of-a-kind Fiber Art Quilt by KAREN HAMPTON

DESCRIPTION: This fiber art quilt is a unique piece created by Karen Hampton. The “cracking up” design was inspired by a photograph of the side of a house with very badly peeling paint.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT: A pattern was drawn on freezer paper, then fabric was cut in matching tones and shades to the colors in the photograph. Each piece was then machine appliqued with a satin stitch to a black background fabric with matching thread. I realized that I must be crazy to draw inspiration from deterioration and mold, hence the name. 

MATERIALS: Hand-dyed cotton sateen and rayon batik fabric with couched yarns.  Machine quilted with hand-dyed silk threads through cotton batting.

SIZE: 40” x 32”  

 


About This Piece

Each piece in the Fiber Wall Art collection is a one-of-a-kind original created by Karen Hampton. Combining traditional quilting techniques with fine art sensibility, Karen hand-selects fabrics, colors, and textures to compose each work — no two pieces are ever alike. This is wearable art for your walls, crafted with intention and care.

Media & Craftsmanship

Each Fiber Wall Art piece is handcrafted using premium cotton and mixed-fiber fabrics, carefully selected for color, texture, and visual impact. Karen Hampton cuts, arranges, and quilts each composition by hand — layering fabric, batting, and backing before finishing with detailed machine or hand stitching. The result is a tactile, dimensional work of art ready to hang and enjoy for generations.

Limited Edition & Authenticity

Every Fiber Wall Art piece is a one-of-a-kind original — there are no editions, no reproductions, and no duplicates. Each work is hand-signed by Karen Hampton and includes a certificate of authenticity. When it's gone, it's gone forever.

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