Patchwork poetry quilt
Strauss’ Waltz
For my mother (1938-2023)
Description
The city of Novi Sad with the Danube and the fortress.
row 1, square 1
Feasts
For my mother (1938-2023)
row 2, square 2
Description
Background: kitchen cloth. A poem is bordered by ribbons from Northern Macedonia (my mother’s birthplace), used in folk costumes, garments and other decorative pieces. A crocheted doily serves as a cover.
Boomerang
For my father (1935-2022)
row 3, square 1
Description
My father’s shirts and his tie
Tulips
For my father (1935-2022)
row 3, square 2
Caring hands
Description
Made of my fathers handkerchiefs and shirt pockets. Each poem is one of the handkerchiefs in his pockets. Print on fabric.
Pearls
For my mother (1938-2023)
row 3, square 2
Description
This work is based on the idea of “fidget blanket”, made for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s to help them practice their motor skills. I was planning to make one for my mom, but she passed away before I was able to complete it.
