Hand-Made Paper of Family Fabric, Abaca, and Paper Pulp
Cover made from Fabric and Polyester Stuffing
Honorable Mention in the 9th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest 2023
RISD Special Collections
Fall 2022
This piece is a reflection of childhood nostalgia through fabric. It includes hand-made sheets of paper made from blended and cut fabric from both of my Grandma's and older sister, bound together to create pages of a book, and safely encased in a quilted cover. Each sheet of paper reminds me of a memory tied to sewing and various family members. Included in this book is the fabric of curtains made by my Grandmother, scrap fabric from my Grandfather's hand-made shirts, pieces of denim from my sister's clothing alterations, as well as fabric scraps from my own projects. When I was young, my Grandmother taught my older sister and me how to sew, I attended sewing classes with friends and learned from my sister as she designed and sewed her own clothing. I have seen sewing cultivate creativity for many women throughout my life. Each person that has been included in my journey with sewing is represented by a piece of fabric. The delicate paper is kept safe with a quilted book cover to represent comfort, love, and protection. Through this book, I hope to express the love and appreciation I have for my memories tied to fabrics, quilts, and sewing. This book can be accessed at the Rhode Island School of Design Special Collections in the Fleet Library.