I Used to Live There Too is a representation of siblings as they grow independently from their family. Pulling from “empty nester” the family ties are shown through twigs and string. As the older sibling grows the connections grow distant at the same time the younger sibling is still at home more connected to the family. Regardless of each sibling’s family ties they will always be connected through blood; this intrinsic connection is illustrated through the physical contact between the hoops through one stitch forcing them together.