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bridgetoflaherty.bsky.social
The Sustainable Quilter
@bridgetoflaherty.bsky.social
Sustainable Textile Artist | Podcaster | Speaker | Teacher| Bodhran player | Nature Lover | Janome Creative Maker
From Pause to Purpose: Threads of Sustainability Returns

🧵 Stitching a New Chapter: Threads of Sustainability Is Back After a long pause, I’m excited to share that Threads of Sustainability, my podcast exploring conscious creativity in textiles, is returning — and it’s coming back with new energy,…
From Pause to Purpose: Threads of Sustainability Returns
🧵 Stitching a New Chapter: Threads of Sustainability Is Back After a long pause, I’m excited to share that Threads of Sustainability, my podcast exploring conscious creativity in textiles, is returning — and it’s coming back with new energy, sharper focus, and even more inspiring voices. Over the past year, I’ve been quietly building, learning, and listening — from deepening my work as a sustainable artist and educator, to starting the development of an organic fabric line rooted in values I care deeply about.
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July 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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…
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 success. Your registration includes a carefully curated kit with everything you need—no drawing skills required! Plus, you’ll have access to the recording and video tutorials for one month after the class. Limited spots available. Registration open March 1–31.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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…
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 refine their technique in a supportive, small-group setting. With step-by-step guidance, we’ll explore essential thread painting skills like shading, blending, and adding intricate details—techniques that bring depth and realism to textile art.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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?
February 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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
January 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Let’s start talking about sustainable textiles share accounts and feeds here #sustainabletextiles #sustainablequilting
January 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Textile art by @bridgetoflaherty.bsky.social Swans Mate for Life

Sustainable textiles - upcycled cotton, natural dyes, free motion embroidery
January 16, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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.
January 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM