Block #111

Creator

Emmett

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Creator demographics

27

Materials and construction

Cotton; second hand; Machine sewn; modified log cabin

Description from maker

Friend of Blahaj (self-given title)

I tried to choose fabrics that were used in some of my favorite projects; I wanted to make a block that celebrated the trans icon Blahaj stuffed shark from IKEA. It might seem silly, but it's oddly comforting to know that other trans people have the same stuffed shark and love theirs as much as I do mine. Being trans can been an isolating experience at times, but whenever I look at Blahaj it's a reminder that I'm part of a large and loving community.

Visual description

A cartoon shark is depicted in the center of a log cabin block, surrounded by colorful fabrics, including a plaid, blue floral, and yellow and white floral patterns.

Date

2023

Dimensions

6.5x6.5

Rights

The Euphoria Quilt

Identifier

TEQ-2024-01-111