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bridgetoflaherty.bsky.social
Sustainable Textile Artist | Podcaster | Speaker | Teacher| Bodhran player | Nature Lover | Janome Creative Maker
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Class + Kit – Chickadee Build confidence in thread painting with this beginner-friendly, interactive class! In this 3-hour Zoom workshop on May 3rd (10 AM – 1 PM EST), I’ll guide you step by step through stitching a charming chickadee while helping you troubleshoot machine issues and set up for…

Heron Class + Kit Bundle Date: May 10| Time: 10AM-4PM Join me, Bridget O’Flaherty, for a full-day immersive online workshop where we’ll bring a majestic heron to life with thread. This interactive class is designed for quilters who have dabbled in thread painting but want to build confidence and…

Luna moth caterpillar I love playing with ink drawing outside of my textiles. The shading is so challenging when there is no colour, it help me see the details better. Does anyone else do any art that is different from what you usually do?

I’m starting a new series and intend to create prints on canvas from my ink drawings. These are my own drawings Anything I need to know when sharing this kind of art online here in Bluesky? I’m open to subject suggestions! #womeninart #textileart #inkdrawing

Let’s start talking about sustainable textiles share accounts and feeds here #sustainabletextiles #sustainablequilting

Textile art by @bridgetoflaherty.bsky.social Swans Mate for Life Sustainable textiles - upcycled cotton, natural dyes, free motion embroidery

How might you approach your textile practice this year to expand on sustainable practices? Changing habits takes practice, and setting goals helps. We need to start with where we are and find a realistic path forward. The more we share ideas, the more people can take actionable steps.