When Monique arrived in the United States, the movie "Grease" had just been released. Everyone was fascinated with John Travolta. His pictures were everywhere. His friend commissioned Monique to weave a large likeness of him. It took Monique only two months to complete the 5 by 7 foot portrait, because she chose to use a wide warp (7 ends per inch). Since even the smallest details could be so enlarged, the portrait looks very realistic. This tapestry was woven on a frame loom, sideways to avoid slits and to blend the colors better.