Cooked Critiques reimagines quilt patterns using symbolic bioplastics. This body of work was created with partial support from a Fellowship Grant from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts.

Grandma's Flower Garden Was Filled with Love, Hope, Grief, Elegance, Vanity and a Little Bit of Justice
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, red rose petals, calendula petals, white zinnia petals, white hydrangea petals, cornflower petals, yellow dahlia petals, globe amaranth petals, brown-eyed susans, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton
58" x 62.5" x 0.25"
Friends and Lovers
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, white rose petals, yellow rose petals, red rose petals, white zinnia petals, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, two wood panels
14.5" x 30" x 1.75"
Bittersweet Thoughts
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, calendula petals, white zinnia petals, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, wood stretcher bars
15.5" x 15.5" x 1.75"

Edition of 2

Lovers in the Rose Garden
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, red rose petals, white rose petals, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, wood panel
14.5" x 14.5" x 1.75"
Sarah's Choice (Love, Grief, and Grace)
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, red rose petals, calendula petals, white hydrangea petals, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, wood panel
12.25" x 12.25" x 1.75"
Lovers Knot (Strawberries and Chocolate)
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, strawberries, chocolate, hand-stitched with crochet thread, wood panel
12.25" x 12.25" x 1.75"
Carrie's Choice (Joy and Grace)
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, calendula petals, white hydrangea petals, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, wood panel
12.25" x 12.25" x 1.75"
Betty's Choice (Love or Money)
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, red rose petals, shredded US currency, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, wood panel
12.25" x 12.25" x 1.75"
Friendly Intentions
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, yellow rose petals, white zinnia petals, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, wood panel
10.25" x 10.25" x 1.75"
Aunt Nancy's Favorite (Strawberries, Chocolate, and Cream)
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, strawberries, chocolate, cream, hand-stitched with crochet thread, wood panel
10.25" x 10.25" x 1.75"
Boy's Fancy (Passion and Promise)
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, red rose petals, white hydrangea petals, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, wood panel
10.25" x 10.25" x 1.75"
Wedding Ring (Roses and Riches)
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, red rose petals, shredded US currency, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, wood panel
10.25" x 10.25" x 1.75"
Money Pit
2024
Home-cooked bioplastic, shredded US currency, white rose petals, calendula petals, whole wheat flour, food coloring, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, birch wood panel,
12.25" x 12.25" x 0.75"
Wheel of Fortune for the Fortunate
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, shredded US currency, white peony petals, hand-stitched with crochet thread
42.5" x 42.5" x 1"
Money Makes the World Go Around
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, shredded US currency, white peony petals, food coloring, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton
37.5" x 37.5" x 0.5"
Her Choice
2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, red rose petals, calendula petals, white hydrangea petals, blue lotus flower petals, shredded US currency, wire, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton
64" x 35" x 6"
Strong Foundation
2024-2025
Home-cooked bioplastic, shredded U.S. currency, red rose petals, food coloring, hand-stitched with crochet thread and pearl cotton, six cinder blocks
36” x 40” x 20”


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