Letting go of complicated emotional history, both the bad and the good. Even when the only thing left is the barest thread of connection, sometimes it helps to have someone there to support you in letting go.

I traced over the initial sketch digitally to create a color key, which let me try different combinations before committing to sewing. The looming tangle was created by keeping the thread loose and anchoring it only with tiny stitches just under the fabric surface.