Baby Quilt Series

The quilt on my parent’s bed has always been a source of comfort. The washed out colors, loose seams and soft surface aged by time, now represent a time in my life in which all problems faded away as I snuggled up under the covers with my mom. Inspired by the resourceful nature of quilt making, I utilized scraps from my collection of handmade paper to sew three small quilt tops with patterning and stitching inspired by my parent’s quilt. To create the two handmade paper pieces, I used recycled cotton clothing sent by my grandmother. By preparing several colors of paper pulp and laser cut stencils, I was able to build the textile inspired imagery as the paper was made. Together, this collection represents several generations of textile comfort - my grandparent’s clothing, my parent’s quilt, and my love for the papermaking process.