The Whale Jumped Over the Moon

This piece of work was created for Creative Catalysts: The Lens of Literature in Fall 2026, on display at Groundwork in New Bedford through November. This hanging quilt reimagines Margaret Wise Brown’s classic children’s book Goodnight Moon, a favorite of my 1.5-year-old son's, through a local lens. In this textile piece, familiar room motifs are replaced with iconic New Bedford references, such as a bowl of mush turning into a bowl of kale soup, a copy of Moby Dick tucked into the bookshelf, the City Hall clock on the mantle, and the dollhouse as Rotch-Jones-Duff House.

As part of this project, we worked alongside a partner who used the same piece of literature as inspiration. I worked with CJ who created a robot named “Star Seeker” who lo Through our collaborative process, I hope viewers notice the hand-stitched details and find their own meaning within the room!

Materials: Cotton fabric, thread

Size: 28" x 31"