72”W x 72 ”H x 1”
Inspiring patchwork tapestry of earthy silks and satin textiles from fine furniture makers. Art quilt Timpani is thoughtfully hand cut, hand pieced and hand quilted composed of deep eggplants, vibrant reds, earthy warm browns and rich golds. This piece warms the room with big bold soft unique style. Thunderous beats are felt of the orchestras’ timpani section reverberating from the center outward, how very important the timpani is. This thick substantial wall hanging was created utilizing upholstery textiles hand cut and hand quilted using waxed twine, wool, alpaca and various yarns to complete a stand alone art piece.
I use various yarns to hand quilt through three to eight layers of textile it is the nature of the stitch to appear tight and loose (wispy long wool, alpaca, cotton, or recycled water bottles). Each stitch travels through then is pulled back again only a little so that it is not tight -by design to stand above the cloth and create softness in the appearance. Some distinct areas of stitch are drapey with yarns for shadows to play creating dimensional effect. Design elements are created with each yarn stitch. This piece is signed by the artist on the front in stitch and the reverse in ink.
Hanging sleeve sewn on reverse for easy hanging, includes wood slat or dowel, ships rolled and wrapped in plastic for protection.
*International collectors please reach out for international shipping fees to Jessie at modartquilt@gmail.com email.
44.5” x 47”
2250.00
NOTE Saturday at the Train Museum is now back from exhibiting at the Quad City International Airport art gallery and can ship as needed
Art quilt Saturday at the Train Museum featured in Patchwork Professional magazine August 2024 issue!
Designed and created to brighten inspire and uplift any space with a joyful soft texture.
Upcycled velvet, linen, denim and upholstery fabrics are hand quilted to complete a one of a kind modern textile art piece. I use yarn to quilt through three layers of textile it will change organically it is the nature of the material (wool, alpaca, cotton, or recycled water bottles). Each stitch travels through then is pulled back again only a little so that it is not tight -by design to create softness in the appearance, this is why some distinct areas are loose with yarns for shadows to play creating dimensional effect.
Spot clean only.
Easy hanging for display, rod pocket sewn on reverse, this piece has wooden dowel included and is signed by the artist.
Saturday at the Train Museum will be carefully shipped wrapped in plastic and gently rolled within a shipping tube, wooden hanging dowel included
*photographed in natural morning light, colors in your space may vary from photographs in listing
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79”w x 67”h
NOTE Picnic in the Park is now back from exhibiting at the Quad City International Airport art gallery and can ship as needed
Art quilt Picnic in the Park featured in Patchwork Professional magazine August 2024 issue!
Exhibited at famous Quilts=Art=Quilts 2024 New York and winner of Jurors Choice by esteemed artist Dorothy Caldwell!
If you are looking for an art piece with a wow factor that will command a room you found her, designed and created with a modern fun vibe to brighten inspire and uplift any space with a joyful texture. Find a pepper, a picnic table linen, a quilt, a ripe banana, you may also see zebras and a sail boat combine to reveal a wonderful day for a picnic in the park.
Unique textiles that are not often utilized in quilting were combined to create this beautiful piece including upholstery from furniture makers. Hand quilting completes a one-of-a-kind modern textile art piece you will love. I use yarn to quilt through three layers of textile it will change organically it is the nature of the material (wool, alpaca, cotton, or recycled water bottles). Each stitch travels through then is pulled back again only a little so that it is not tight -by design to create softness in the appearance, this is why some distinct areas are loose with yarns for shadows to play creating dimensional effect.
This piece is signed in stitch on the front and signed by the artist on reverse.
Easy hanging for display, sleeve is sewn on the back, this piece has a wooden dowel.
Picnic in the Park will be carefully shipped wrapped in plastic and shipped in a shipping tube, wooden hanging dowel is included.
*photographed in natural morning light, colors in your space may vary from photographs in listing
*Spot clean only
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49” x 63” x 1”
Saved textiles/linen/silk, cotton, wool yarn
This textile artwork reimagines the Campbell’s soup can as a softened, fragmented relic of modern life. Constructed from layered fabric remnants, hand stitching, and richly varied textures, the piece transforms an instantly recognizable symbol of mass production into something intimate, tactile, and deeply human.
At the center, the red-and-white composition evokes the iconic soup can label, but it is partially obscured, abstracted, and imperfectly assembled. Rather than the clean repetition associated with Pop Art, the image is surrounded by irregular patchwork borders, curved seams, and visible handwork that emphasize labor, memory, and repair. The stitched surface slows down the mechanical language of consumer culture and replaces it with evidence of touch, time, and care.
The surrounding neutral fabrics create a quiet architectural space around the vivid red core, allowing the “can” to function almost like an altar, window, or relic. Textural contrasts—velvet, patterned scraps, embroidered motifs, and heavily quilted areas—suggest accumulation and lived experience, turning disposable imagery into an heirloom object.
By translating a symbol of modernity and consumption into cloth and hand stitching, the work creates a tension between industrial culture and domestic craft, repetition and individuality. It feels both contemporary and archaeological, as though the icon of consumerism has been recovered, preserved, and emotionally reinterpreted through fabric.
This is a one of a kind hand made piece and returns are not accepted. As in all of her pieces there is only one Pop Artifact and the art cannot and will not be reproduced. This piece is signed by the artists stitched signature on the front right bottom corner in sunshine crimson red, signed on the reverse in permanent ink. The reverse includes a hanging sleeve handsewn to accommodate the wood slat included.
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped rolled including a strong wooden slat for easy hanging.
55”W x 50”H
Mid-Century Modern Art Quilt Tomato in Pumpkin Patch combining all the colors from the garden into this piece it warms the room with big bold soft unique style. This wall hanging was created utilizing upholstery textile samples and hand quilted using velvet and wool yarns to complete a stand alone art piece.
I use various yarns to quilt through three layers of textile it will change organically it is the nature of the material (wispy long wool, alpaca, cotton, or recycled water bottles). Each stitch travels through then is pulled back again only slightly so that it is not tight -by design to create softness in the appearance, this is why some distinct areas are draped with yarns for shadows to play creating dimensional effect. This piece is signed by the artist.
Hanging sleeve sewn on reverse for easy hanging, includes wood dowel, ships with tracking rolled in shipping tube
48" x 50"
$3750
Mod art quilt tapestry composed of wonderful silks and repurposed embroidered upholstery fabrics in deep eggplant and elegant hues of gold and warm pumpkin hand quilted in unique fibers and thick soft colorful yarns. You can feel the emotional charge that only art quilts bring. In this video the art is displayed in the morning sunshine. The 1983 David Bowie Song "Lets Dance" is the inspiration for all this color and wonderful texture! This piece is heavy, thick and substantial bringing a comforting warmth to the space. Quilted a single stitch at a time using several unusual fibers wool, alpaca, recycled water bottles, linen, silk, cotton, polished twine and luminous locks from Cotswold sheep may appear tightly pulled or loose depending on the design, also some fibers may unravel as pulled by hand through 3-8 layers of textile this is the artists intention to add soft whisper and does not effect the structural integrity of the piece. This is a one of a kind piece and returns are not accepted. As in all of her pieces there is only one "Lets Dance" and the art cannot and will not be reproduced. This piece is signed by the artists stitched signature on the front right bottom corner in embroidery floss, signed on the reverse in permanent ink. The reverse includes a hanging sleeve handsewn to accommodate the wood dowel included.
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped rolled including a wooden dowel for easy hanging.
*For International shipping please contact Jes at email: modartquilt@gmail.com
44" x 64"
*NOTE Snow is now back from exhibiting at the Quad City International Airport art gallery and can ship as needed
Rich beautiful modern art quilt composed of wonderful repurposed upholstery fabrics sustainably sourced from furniture makers in deep natural tones and elegant warm textures hand quilted in unique wool yarn and linen twine. You can feel the emotional charge that only art quilts bring. The name of this piece came from the winter season and the feeling of the first snow represented here in shimmering satiny silks, fabrics in thick linen textures and satins in colors of gold, hues of rusts and beautiful blues above the natural linen tones. Within the piece are wonderful neutral tones with hints of frosty blues embracing the viewer with the feelings of a snowy city scene. This thick and substantial piece brings a comforting warmth to the space. Hand pieced and hand quilted a single stitch at a time utilizing a large steel darning needle in wool yarn through 3-8 layers of textile. This is one of a kind art and returns are not accepted. As in all of my pieces there is only one Snow and the art cannot and will not be reproduced. This piece is signed by the artist on the reverse sleeve, includes a hanging sleeve handsewn to accommodate a wood slat.
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped gently folded or rolled. If shipped within the continental US piece may arrive rolled and may include a wood dowel.
*For International shipments please contact Jes at email: modartquilt@gmail.com for added shipping
50” × 66” × 1'“
Coral, olive and mustard wool coats, vintage navy silk, wool and cotton yarn
Hand pieced and hand quilted wool coats left entirely in their disassembled shapes come together in the bay, a summertime maritime scene
This piece is thick and substantial bringing a comforting warmth to the space. Hand pieced and hand quilted one stitch at a time utilizing a large steel darning needle in cotton yarn through 3-8 layers of textile. This is one of a kind art and returns are not accepted. As in all of my pieces there is only one In the Bay and the art will not be reproduced. This piece is signed by the artists stitched signature on the front corner before it is acquired and shipped, a sleeve on the reverse indicates the name of the piece and signature of the artist. The reverse includes a hanging sleeve handsewn to accommodate a wood slat included.
*Colors may appear brighter and more intense on your screen than actual, they are soft and gentle. For additional photos contact artist
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped gently folded or rolled. If shipped within the continental US piece may arrive rolled and may included a wood slat.
*For International shipments please contact Jes at email: modartquilt@gmail.com for added shipping
44” x 46”
textiles/yarn
600.00
Art quilt Winter on the Wheat Field designed and sewn with texture to inspire and uplift any space with a peaceful soft feeling.
When driving past the field in winter it looks as one muted color but you stop to see a beautiful tapestry of color and texture in the quiet snowy midwestern wheat field.
Upholstery and garment remnants compose this texture heavy piece, hand quilted with yarns of various thickness and color to complete a one of a kind modern art piece. I use yarn to quilt through three layers of textile it will change organically it is the nature of the material (wool, alpaca, cotton, or recycled water bottles). Each stitch travels through then is pulled back again only a little so that it is not tight -by design to create softness in the appearance, this is why some distinct areas are loose with yarns for shadows to play creating dimensional effect.
Spot clean only.
Easy hanging for display, rod pocket sewn on reverse, this piece has a wooden slat included.
"Winter on the Wheat Field" will be carefully shipped wrapped in plastic gently rolled within a tube, wooden hanging slat included
*photographed in natural morning light, colors in your space may vary from photographs in listing
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62" x 75"
Rich beautiful modern art quilt tapestry composed of wonderful repurposed upholstery fabrics sustainably sourced from furniture makers in deep natural tones and elegant warm textures hand quilted in unique wool yarn. You can feel the emotional charge that only art quilts bring. The name of this piece came during progress of the art it was determined no more work will need to be done the design was complete and so it was named Let it be. The colors within this piece are earth tones with bits of navy, hints of pale blues and mossy greens. This piece is large, heavy, thick and substantial bringing a comforting warmth to the space. Hand pieced and hand quilted a single stitch at a time utilizing a large steel darning needle with a kawandi technique in wool yarn through 3-8 layers of textile. This is one of a kind art and returns are not accepted. As in all of my pieces there is only one "Let it be" and the art cannot and will not be reproduced. This piece is signed by the artists stitched signature on the front corner, a label on the reverse indicates the name of the piece, artist signature in permanent ink. The reverse includes a hanging sleeve handsewn to accommodate a wood slat.
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped gently folded or rolled. If shipped within the continental US piece may arrive rolled and may included a wood dowel.
*For International shipments please contact Jes at email: modartquilt@gmail.com for added shipping
56”w x 59”h
550.00
NOTE Early Fall is now back from exhibiting at the Quad City International Airport art gallery and can ship as needed.
Art quilt Early Fall designed and created to brighten inspire and uplift any space with a joyful soft texture.
Upcycled velvet, linen, cotton and upholstery fabrics are hand quilted to complete a one of a kind modern textile art piece. All textiles celebrated in my quilts are sourced via sustainable practice from furniture makers, small upholsterers and upcycled preloved garments. I use various unique yarns to quilt through three layers of textile it will change organically it is the nature of the material (wispy long wools, alpaca, cotton, or recycled water bottles). Each stitch travels through then is pulled back again only slightly so that it is not tight -by design to create softness in the appearance. Signed by the artist in stitch on the front and signed on the reverse.
Spot clean only. Easy hanging for display, rod pocket sewn on reverse
Early Fall will be carefully shipped wrapped in plastic, rolled and boxed.
*photographed in natural morning light and are not as shocking in person, colorful yet muted tones, colors in your space will vary from photographs in listing.
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55" x 64" x 1”
NOTE Fibershed is now back from exhibiting at the Quad City International Airport art gallery and can ship as needed
Rich beautiful modern art quilt tapestry composed of repurposed embroidered upholstery fabrics elegant hues of gold and warm earth tones hand quilted in unique fibers and thick soft colorful yarns. You can feel the emotional charge that only art quilts bring. Fibersheds are the inspiration for all this color and wonderful texture, the growers, shepherds, natural dyers and fiber artists on their plight to champion the uses of a most amazing fiber - wool. This piece is heavy, thick and substantial bringing a comforting warmth to the space. Quilted a single stitch at a time using several unusual fibers wool, alpaca, recycled water bottles, cotton, polished twine and luminous locks from Cotswold sheep may appear tightly pulled or loose depending on the design, also some fibers may appear not tight as pulled by hand through 3-8 layers of textile this is the artists intention to add soft whisper.. This is a one of a kind piece and returns are not accepted. As in all of her pieces there is only one Fibershed and the art cannot and will not be reproduced. This piece is signed in stitch on the front and is signed on the reverse in permanent ink. The reverse also includes a hanging sleeve handsewn to accommodate the wood dowel included.
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped rolled including a strong wooden slat for easy hanging.
*For International shipping please contact Jes at email: modartquilt@gmail.com
51”W x 48”H
$400
NOTE Red is now back from exhibiting at the Quad City International Airport art gallery and can ship as needed
Art quilt Red featured in Patchwork Professional magazine August 2024 issue! Designed and created to brighten inspire and uplift any space with a joyful soft texture.
The art quilt is composed of many unique fabrics of every shade of red and hand quilted with a variety of yarns in many weights to exude a big impact, this piece will command a room in a very dynamic way.
Hand dyed fabrics hand quilted complete a stand alone one of a kind modern textile art piece. I use yarn to quilt through three layers of textile it will change organically it is the nature of the material (wool, alpaca, cotton, or recycled water bottles). Each stitch travels through then is pulled back again only a little so that it is not tight -by design to create softness in the appearance, this is why some distinct areas are loose with yarns for shadows to play creating dimensional effect. Signed by the artist.
Since textiles used are often hand dyed spot clean only.
Easy hanging for display, rod pocket sewn on reverse, this piece has wooden dowel included.
Red will be carefully shipped wrapped in plastic gently rolled within a tube, wooden hanging dowel included
*photographed in natural morning light, colors in your space may vary from photographs in listing
53" x 61"
NOTE Eggplant is now back from exhibiting at the Quad City International Airport art gallery and can ship as needed
Rich beautiful modern art quilt tapestry composed of wonderful linens and repurposed embroidered upholstery fabrics in deep eggplant and elegant hues of gold hand quilted in unique fibers and thick soft colorful yarns. You can feel the emotional charge that only art quilts bring. In this series of photos the piece is displayed in the morning sunshine near the garden arbor. The vegetable garden is inspiring and eggplant is the artists absolute favorite plant grown this is why she had to devote one piece this year to eggplant! The colors within this piece are sunshine yellows irradiating from the center to the scarlet red tomatoes on the vine warmed by the sun bordered by the gorgeous deep purple linens signifying the art quilts namesake. This piece is heavy, thick and substantial bringing a comforting warmth to the space. Quilted a single stitch at a time using several unusual fibers wool, alpaca, recycled water bottles, linen, silk, cotton, polished twine and are sometimes tightly pulled or fibers may drape as guided by hand through 3-8 layers of textile this is the artists intention to add soft whisper to the design. This is a one of a kind piece and returns are not accepted. As in all of her pieces there is only one Eggplant and the art cannot and will not be reproduced. This piece is signed by the artists stitched signature on the front right bottom corner in sunshine yellow, signed on the reverse in permanent ink. The reverse includes a hanging sleeve handsewn to accommodate the wood slat included.
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped rolled including a strong wooden slat for easy hanging.
Uplifting colorful textile composition of unique silks, satins and upholstery samples from furniture makers hand-quilted in various wool and silk yarns.
Big Love has returned from display at the famed 2025 Art in Hospitals exhibit and is available.
Big Love was created for the Sacred Threads group show at UChicago Hospitals, Chicago IL. The Art in Hospitals is a project that brings original handmade art to medical care facility halls, waiting rooms and atriums to provide healing benefits to the visitors, patients and staff.
Big Love is 63” x 85” and can be displayed vertically or horizontally for the space as it comes equipped with two sleeves sewn on the reverse.
Quilted a single stitch at a time using several unusual fibers wool, alpaca, recycled water bottles, cotton and twine. Stitches are both tightly pulled and loose depending on the particular design area. The art is stitched by hand using yarn through 3-8 layers of textile this is the artists own design to add soft whisper. As in all of her pieces there is only one "Big Love" and the art cannot and will not be reproduced. This piece is signed in stitch on the front and is signed on the reverse in permanent ink. The reverse also includes hanging sleeves handsewn to accommodate one wood dowel included. This is a one of a kind piece and returns are not accepted.
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped rolled including a strong wooden slat for easy hanging.
*For International shipping please contact Jes at email: modartquilt@gmail.com
49" x 67" x 1”
textiles from furniture makers / wool silk and alpaca yarn.
The feeling of the orchestra piano section composed in rich textures. Did you know the piano is both a string instrument as well as a percussion instrument in the orchestra? The symphony series is composed of “Brass”, “Piano”, “Woodwinds”, Strings” “Harp and “Percussion”. Textile art warming and softening the environment of the living space. Each stitch quilted by hand through all layers -starting with 3 and often more to 10. Notes you can feel. Piano is a large heavy piece and is equipped with a wood slat for hanging. Rich beautiful modern art quilt composed of wonderful repurposed upholstery fabrics sustainably sourced from furniture makers in deep natural tones and elegant warm textures hand quilted in various yarns. You can feel the emotional charge that only art quilts bring. The colors within this piece are earth tones in pale whites with some fabrics remaining translucent to reveal shapes in another value underneath signifying the companion sections playing alongside piano in the orchestra. This original piece boasts a uniquely mid century modern vibe. Piano is thick and substantial bringing a comforting gentle warmth to the space. Hand pieced and hand quilted one stitch at a time utilizing a large steel darning needle in cotton yarn through 3-10 layers of textile. This is one of a kind art and returns are not accepted. As in all of my pieces there is only one Piano and the art will not be reproduced. This piece is signed by the artists stitched signature on the front corner before it is acquired and shipped, a sleeve on the reverse indicates the name of the piece and signature of the artist. The reverse includes a hanging sleeve handsewn to accommodate a wood slat included.
The art will arrive wrapped in plastic for protection, shipped gently folded or rolled. If shipped within the continental US piece may arrive rolled and may included a wood slat.
*For International shipments please contact Jes at email: modartquilt@gmail.com for added shipping