Block #49

Creator

Mol

Location

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Creator demographics

39; Nonbinary; White; Pansexual; Parent

Materials and construction

Cotton fabric; all fabric was leftover from other quilt projects; Machine sewn; Improvised

Description from maker

My experience of gender is always changing, even in small ways. So this predictably unpredictable pattern felt right to represent that experience; Kaleidoscope (self-given titke); Yes, see above for my explanation of why I used this specific pattern; What fabric I had on hand; There were times that I felt overwhelmed with the options for each new angle of the pattern. So I took many breaks and space from the block along the way because putting pressure on myself to get it “right” when there is no right way would only push me in the direction of social acceptance rather than what naturally unfolded. This is much like my experience with gender identity and expression. The moment I start focusing on what I think other people want from me is when gender expression is no longer fun.

Visual description

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Date

2023

Dimensions

Multicolor improv scrapy pieces in autumnal color scheme of light green, plum, yellow, navy

Rights

The Euphoria Quilt

Identifier

TEQ-2024-01-49