Fandom can be a lot of fun for both fan and object of the fandom. Let’s be honest. It can be a real thrill for a fan to come up with a new way of expressing appreciation, and it can be just as thrilling for a creator to see what fans come up with. (“You made a copy of my main character out of spun sugar and vegetables? Really? That’s AWESOME!”) Where might I be going with this? Good question.

I was thinking the other day about designs for various craft projects and I was bouncing around the internet and I stumbled across this. Ok, ok, it’s not the most amazingly exciting thing ever, but it got me thinking and the more I looked the more 8-bit quilts I found. I found Zelda. I found Mario. I found Q-bert! I found GALAGA! It made my nostalgic heart glow.

I didn’t find any newer characters, though. I’m somewhat disappointed! I’m sure someone out there is quilting the Master Chief. I know someone’s curled up on the sofa with their PSP and Sonic the Hedgehog wrapped around them. I have faith- FAITH!- that somewhere, someone is putting the last stitch in the Alliance Insignia to show just what World of Warcraft faction they swear allegiance to, and to warm themselves with on cold snowy nights after a successful raid. I just know it. And as soon as I get my sewing machine here at my new place I will be one of those people.

Aaaand now you know I quilt. You already knew that I knit Woolen bags. How do you show YOUR fandom?

Stumble it!

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