Stitching together is a way to slowly hold and care for me and others.

Appliqué and embroidery on used muslin cloths. Words for bad mothering from Naomi Stadlen in "What Mothers Do: Especially when it looks like nothing"

Anya’s Quilt 2019 with embroidery by Lavendhri Arumugum

Words for bad mothering from Naomi Stadlen in "What Mothers Do: Especially when it looks like nothing". Appliqué and embroidery on used muslin cloths.

Oliver’s Quilt 2024

Oliver’s Quilt 2024

Mylo’s Quilt 2024

Words for bad mothering from Naomi Stadlen in "What Mothers Do: Especially when it looks like nothing". Appliqué and embroidery on used muslin cloths.

Mylo’s Quilt 2024Words for bad mothering from Naomi Stadlen in "What Mothers Do: Especially when it looks like nothing". Appliqué and embroidery on used muslin cloths.

Oliver’s Quilt 2024