For much of history, anything related to textiles was considered “women’s work”. Even though these art forms such as weaving, sewing, and knitting take a lot of time and skill to master, they are still often considered a craft and not given the credit they are due. Quilts are often passed down through generations, but only recently have art historians begun looking at quilts as a way to discuss the past. Patchwork has been used for centuries to extend the life of textiles, and is in art form itself. I wanted to create a collection of wovens based on these two art forms, the history they preserve and the life they give.