Quilted art inspired by the beauty
and wisdom of Mother Earth
Hi, I’m Juli Rae, a natural dyer and quilt artist.
I create nature-inspired art quilts with a minimalist style for the adventurous at heart.
I love exploring line, shape, and color in unique ways that go beyond the straight lines and geometric shapes found in many modern and traditional quilts.
All of my work is designed and handmade by me in Portland, OR.
Nature’s Color Palette
Natural dyeing is the process of coloring fabric using natural elements, such as flowers, leaves, roots, and bark. All of my current work is created using naturally dyed fabric, much of which is colored from elements I grow or gather.
New Work.
See all of the new pieces from my naturally-dyed quilt collection. Each quilt is constructed from fabric that has been hand dyed from plants and is mindfully handcrafted to create a truly unique piece for your home.
Upcoming Events
Come say hi and see my work in person! I’d love to meet you.
Why hang a quilt on your wall?
Wall quilts are no new trend; textiles and tapestries have been used to decorate interior spaces for centuries. Here are a few reasons you might consider hanging a landscape quilt (or two!) on your walls:
01/ Quilts add a sense of coziness and warmth to a space. The soft texture, earth-tone colors, and organic lines have a calming effect and help soothe the nervous system.
02/ They are easy to display and transport. Each quilt arrives with a hanging sleeve, and hanging only requires a couple of small nails. (And here’s a tip for my fellow renters: I use push pins or command hooks for damage-free walls!)
03/ Quilts help absorb sound, making them perfect for therapist and other office spaces, large rooms, or homes with shared walls.
04/ A quilted wall hanging is a safer alternative to framed art for hanging above beds or in nurseries, especially if you are in an earthquake or severe weather prone area.
05/ It’s good for the Earth! All of my quilts are made from 100% cotton fabric that has been naturally dyed by me, meaning that all the color comes from plants and is made without the use of harsh or harmful chemicals. I grow many of the dye plants in my garden, supporting the local pollinator population. Also, 5% of all sales are donated to organizations supporting environmental sustainability and climate justice.
Do you have a place, event, or memory you’d like to honor with a custom art quilt?
Let’s work together to bring your vision to life!
Our planet is such a generous mother who provides abundantly. There are so many contemporary worldviews that hold humans as separate from nature, but we are not. We are nature. Harm to the Earth is harm to our selves. Care for the self, for the soul, is care for the Earth and for each other. Every small act leaves an impact, and the Earth remembers.
Throughout my journey, I have developed a deep care for the Earth.
I am committed to learning how to better care for myself, for others, and for the planet (because in the end it is all the same). As part of this commitment, 5% of all sales are donated to organizations advocating for environmental conservation and/or climate justice.