Copper, wire, photographs, book pages, mixed media, polyester batting, and a repurposed curtain

Hand sewn and hand tied

2003

51 x 48”

I made this quilt in my college metal-working class when I was given the assignment to make something that was as important on the inside as it was on the outside. The copper sheets were embossed with lace, which was a technique that has previously excited me with ceramics and is part of what ultimately drew me to studying fiber arts later in school.

Exhibitions: Heidi Parkes: Soft Magic, Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, Cedarburg, WI (2025)

**This quilt does not have a traditional quilt sleeve. It can be displayed sculpturally, or it can be attached to the wall as desired.

*Shipping may take up to 2 weeks

*Shipping within the United States is included in the purchase price. To make an international purchase, contact Heidi at HeidiParkesArt@gmail.com