Quilts were traditionally handcrafted out of necessity to ward off the cold winter nights. Women used scraps of fabric leftover from other projects as well as old worn-out clothes to create objects of beauty and warmth. Even when a pattern was followed, each quilt was unique and special based on the fabric used. Today mass-produced quilts are readily available to purchase but they all look the same and lack personality, history, and life.

My modern American quilts are handmade from the scraps of contemporary society- the plastic bags that accompany most purchases and include warnings that these bags are not safe for small children. Crafted using traditional patterns and techniques, the quilts are beautiful yet uncomfortable, visually alluring yet physically unwelcoming.

these throw pillows are constructed from and stuffed with plastic grocery store bags.