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image of Mother's autumn quilt (from poetess' personal scrapbook)

For as long as I can remember, Mother quilted using scraps of material she accumulated over the years. The image of her quilting stirs such delightful memories.  

Poem written for and submitted to “Illusku: Illustrated Haiku Challenge 2 Poetry Contest,” JCB Brul sponsor, October 10, 2025.

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soft threads weave the night—
pieces of mom’s patchwork quilt
stitched with morning light

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Sara Kendrick November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM Congratulations on your winner, way to go. Delightful work you have written and designed. Sara K

Terry Miller November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM Back with congratulations

Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM - Congratulations, Sara :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith November 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading about your Mother's autumn quilt. Beautiful shape/write with a great pretty picture. Have a wonderful day writing away with your win..............

Dr. Vandana Sharma October 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM Such a beautiful piece. Sometimes years back, even my grandmother , mother, aunts etc..used to make such quilts, but now, no one does it anymore.

Valsa George October 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM The quilt made by your mother looks so beautiful. Your illusku, I am sur will be a winner. sara Etgen-Baker October 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM awww, thanks, Valsa for your sweet encouragement

Paige Hind October 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM Love it, and the quilt!! sara Etgen-Baker October 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM thanks!

Terry Miller October 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM This sounds like a contender, lovely write sara Etgen-Baker October 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM thanks, Terry--hope so :-)

Line Gauthier October 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM Lovely tribute to a precious family heirloom. sara Etgen-Baker October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM awww, thank you, Line

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM - What beautiful handwork, Sara... beautifully written too :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs sara Etgen-Baker October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM thank you, Anne-Lise! Appreciate your visit and encouraging words hugs form Texas, Sara