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thesearethekids.bsky.social
Alice
@thesearethekids.bsky.social
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Like one of those toy worms on a string, but sentient

Medieval historian by trade but this account is for yelling about OFMD, embroidery, and general flâneuserie

Any pronouns

Commissions and shop:

https://ko-fi.com/thesearethekids/shop
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Alice @thesearethekids.bsky.social · May 16
Finally finished! My abstract embroidery inspired by the colours and ✨vibes✨ of the floating market in #OFMD.
A brightly coloured abstract embroidery using different thicknesses of yarns including crewel, tapestry and cotton, plastic and glass beads and metal. The colours are very bright, both cool and warm toned. I am holding it in my left hand against a brick wall
thesearethekids.bsky.social
Finally finished and I'm so happy with her I'm taking a photo in the terrible light 💐 "You used to pick flowers" cushion cover, a little Stede love letter. I'll be listing on my Kofi once I can get some more colour-accurate photos but drop me a DM if you're keen! 💜 I love OFMD btw did you know
Close up of an embroidered hand holding a bouquet of flowers on a green velvet background. The embroidery is made using cotton, wool and beads. An #ofmd fanart piece Picture of the cushion on a wicker chair in front of a green wall The same embroidery with my left hand for scale The same embroidery on my sofa with other dark green cushions visible and dark green wall
December 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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thesearethekids.bsky.social
Didn't get a chance to give out the stuff I took to WeeCon so I decided to make some of these ... Inspired by those 90s keyrings! Little diorama with positionable magnetic dolphin in a closable shell. If you think these are cute and not a manifestation of corking ADHD I will put some in my Kofi 🙏🏻
December 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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sambaschutte.bsky.social
Episode 6: HDP. Gosh what fun it was! Directed by the brilliant Gandja Monteiro, written by the lovely Vera Blasi. There’s nothing like being a scene partner to the majestic Rhea👑 ❤️ Thanks to our incredible crew, cast and the iconic WestGate in Vegas!🕺🏽🍸✨🥛
#Pluribus
Samba as koumba diabate surrounded by supermodels and director gandja Samba and rhea seehorn in a scene in a vegas suite
December 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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tomandlorenzo.bsky.social
Getting to know this legend has been one of the greatest joys of my life and I'm so pleased to introduce you to her with this gorgeous feature from the Inquirer, where she speaks for the first time in over 30 years on her incredible journey
share.inquirer.com/XdfXr9
Harlow's still here
Fifty years ago, Harlow was the queen of Philadelphia nightlife, Jack Kelly’s girlfriend, and the city's most famous transgender woman. Today, she’s ready to tell her story.
share.inquirer.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
thesearethekids.bsky.social
Didn't get a chance to give out the stuff I took to WeeCon so I decided to make some of these ... Inspired by those 90s keyrings! Little diorama with positionable magnetic dolphin in a closable shell. If you think these are cute and not a manifestation of corking ADHD I will put some in my Kofi 🙏🏻
December 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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viccsart.bsky.social
hornigolds boys 🏴‍☠️🗡️ #ofmd
December 27, 2024 at 3:09 PM
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thesearethekids.bsky.social
My husband paints a little jultomtar scene every year and in 2025 I finally got him organised early enough to have them turned into Christmas cards 😭
A Christmas card balanced on a shelf. It shows three elves decorating a tree with Scandinavian flags
December 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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thesearethekids.bsky.social
I am working on a deeply silly generator - any suggestions for objects that might end up on a pirate ship? SFW please but 😉 is fine! So far amongst other things I have a cabin boy, a miniature trampoline, a long lost sibling, and a skeleton
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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gonzovstaika.bsky.social
Here is a lil smile for your Friday! 💖
Rhys Darby as Stede looking over the side of the Revenge. Fozzie bear looking over the side of something.
December 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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hideplueshi.bsky.social
Boardgames are serious pirate business!
Ink line doodle showing the Swede, Edward Teach / Blackbeard, Lucius and Pete from the series Our Flag means Death in chibi style. They're sitting around a boardgame, the Swede is crying, Ed had pulled a dagger and stabbed the board, saying 'WHERE'S THE FUCKIN' LOOT?!' , Lucius looks slightly scared, hands hold up in surrender. An arrow with the writing 'bank' points towards him. Pete looks admiring and enthusiastic, asking 'can I be on Blackbeard’s team?'
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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amoebareads.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
thesearethekids.bsky.social
Also accepting suggestions for objects the crew might squabble over I realise the Venn diagram may be a circle
thesearethekids.bsky.social Alice @thesearethekids.bsky.social · 2d
I am working on a deeply silly generator - any suggestions for objects that might end up on a pirate ship? SFW please but 😉 is fine! So far amongst other things I have a cabin boy, a miniature trampoline, a long lost sibling, and a skeleton
December 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
thesearethekids.bsky.social
I am working on a deeply silly generator - any suggestions for objects that might end up on a pirate ship? SFW please but 😉 is fine! So far amongst other things I have a cabin boy, a miniature trampoline, a long lost sibling, and a skeleton
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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darcylindbergh.bsky.social
Stede will not be participating in the rest of this foul winter season thank you very much.
Digital pencil drawing of Stede wrapped in a big blue blanket with only his hands sticking out. He's holding a purple mug. He's sitting on a .almon pink sofa
December 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
thesearethekids.bsky.social
My husband paints a little jultomtar scene every year and in 2025 I finally got him organised early enough to have them turned into Christmas cards 😭
A Christmas card balanced on a shelf. It shows three elves decorating a tree with Scandinavian flags
December 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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hideplueshi.bsky.social
Izzy 100% would have one of those old Nokia's (canon and modern AU, lol)
Doodled picture of the character Izzy Hands from the series Our Flag means Death in chibi style, clinging to the rigging, trying to get a signal for an old-timey orange Nokia mobile phone
December 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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mysterymary.bsky.social
Inside me there are two wives
Gillian Anderson in a black gown and Lena Heady in a sort of vintage cowboy look
December 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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samikelsh.bsky.social
i know i'm adding to Promotional Noise, but it would be cool if you considered supporting artists who are trying to pay the bills rather than the mega-businesses when you can. so here's mine, and if you're a small artist, drop your links!

ko-fi.com/samikelsh/shop

#artshop #shopsmall #cuteart
Art print of a monochrome ink painting of a werewolf running through the woods under the full moon, playing with his vampire bat boyfriend. Art print of a watercolour painting of two little guys walking through a quiet Danish sidestreet at blue hour. A set of stickers of little milk carton people. Sticker of a pen illustration of a kiwi adventurer. They're holding a big sword in their beat, and are wearing a pointed adventurer's hat and a satchel full of scrolls and potions on their back.
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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ashpomme.bsky.social
many moons ago I did a couple frames for #ourframesmeanlove ! this was one of them! #ofmd #artnouveau
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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pogonr.bsky.social
SOBBING CRYING THROWING UP

My husband have me my xmas/hannukah gift early 🥺🥺🥺
December 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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ashpomme.bsky.social
now for something completely different- a cuddle #ofmd
A warm, cozy bedtime cuddle between Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. Stede has long hair tied back with red fabric and a tattoo of Ed's name on his arm. Ed has a tattoo of Stede's name on his hand.
November 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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thesearethekids.bsky.social
Making a few cross stitched hand towels as I don't have time to do much sewing before Christmas and ✨ him ✨ (pattern by Makoto Oozu)
A cross stitched blue elephant in a hat holding a bouquet of flowers, on a fluffy blue towel held against a white wall.
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
thesearethekids.bsky.social
Making a few cross stitched hand towels as I don't have time to do much sewing before Christmas and ✨ him ✨ (pattern by Makoto Oozu)
A cross stitched blue elephant in a hat holding a bouquet of flowers, on a fluffy blue towel held against a white wall.
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
thesearethekids.bsky.social
Might be moving across the country in two weeks so naturally it's the perfect time to start planning a gigantic abstract embroidery 🤡
December 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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arcadiaego.bsky.social
Before the day is up, I'd like to remember my friend Jasper, who died two years ago today. If you'd like to remember them too, you could maybe do so by donating to the Childhood Cancer Trust, or to a Palestinian cause or family. 💜
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM