Ocean Waves

Finnish Marimekko Cotton, 270 x 280 cm, Private Collection

I created this very special machine-made quilt based on the Amish pattern “Ocean Waves” for my friend Ayşe Dorsay Kapancı. I’ve always adored the Finnish cotton fabric Marimekko—each pattern is designed by an artist. I came across scraps of Marimekko fabric being sold by the kilo in a Crate & Barrel shop, and bought three kilos (6.6 pounds). I cut the scraps in 10 cm squares using harmonious colors, and placed them diagonally like the waves of an ocean. This was a gift for Ayşe’s new house, a reminder of our long-lasting friendship.