Debbie Kauffman-Drawing with Needles
@drawingwithneedles.bsky.social
Artist, maker, painter, longarmer
Striving for a sustainable, eco-friendly life, saver of all the things, Grandma to 2, learning to speak my truths
debbiekauffman.com
Striving for a sustainable, eco-friendly life, saver of all the things, Grandma to 2, learning to speak my truths
debbiekauffman.com
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March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025
On March 25, 1911, Frances Perkins was visiting with a friend who lived near Washington Square in New York City when they heard fire engines and screams.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
March 25, 2025
My Blue Heaven - 2024 is part of my Polymer Skies exhibit, on tour now.
It’s created with single use plastic to draw attention to the fact that plastic is literally everywhere, quietly invading the beauty that surrounds us.
#quiltsky
#artquilt
#polymerskies
#singleuseplastic
It’s created with single use plastic to draw attention to the fact that plastic is literally everywhere, quietly invading the beauty that surrounds us.
#quiltsky
#artquilt
#polymerskies
#singleuseplastic
February 28, 2025 at 5:33 AM
My Blue Heaven - 2024 is part of my Polymer Skies exhibit, on tour now.
It’s created with single use plastic to draw attention to the fact that plastic is literally everywhere, quietly invading the beauty that surrounds us.
#quiltsky
#artquilt
#polymerskies
#singleuseplastic
It’s created with single use plastic to draw attention to the fact that plastic is literally everywhere, quietly invading the beauty that surrounds us.
#quiltsky
#artquilt
#polymerskies
#singleuseplastic
When companies invest in DEI, they invest in people. Now's the time for Target to stand firm in its values, not retreat. Will you add your name to call on Target's leadership to reinstate its DEI programs? sign.moveon.org/petitions/ta...
Reinstate Target's DEI Programs NOW!
When companies invest in DEI, they invest in people. Now's the time for Target to stand firm in its values, not retreat. Will you add your name to call on Target's leadership to reinstate its DEI prog...
sign.moveon.org
February 27, 2025 at 4:59 AM
When companies invest in DEI, they invest in people. Now's the time for Target to stand firm in its values, not retreat. Will you add your name to call on Target's leadership to reinstate its DEI programs? sign.moveon.org/petitions/ta...
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
Look for the Light - 2023 6 x 4” single use plastic postcard created for an exchange.
Creating this was a reminder to keep my focus on the light and the people who bring the light. And a promise that I will use my voice to share the truth.
Creating this was a reminder to keep my focus on the light and the people who bring the light. And a promise that I will use my voice to share the truth.
February 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Look for the Light - 2023 6 x 4” single use plastic postcard created for an exchange.
Creating this was a reminder to keep my focus on the light and the people who bring the light. And a promise that I will use my voice to share the truth.
Creating this was a reminder to keep my focus on the light and the people who bring the light. And a promise that I will use my voice to share the truth.
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We made the news! well, the ART news but I'm incredibly chuffed!
Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? hyperallergic.com/988785/is-fe...
Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? hyperallergic.com/988785/is-fe...
Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society?
The organization is also accused of trying to remove an abstract quilt referencing abortion access from a traveling exhibition, according to the artists.
hyperallergic.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We made the news! well, the ART news but I'm incredibly chuffed!
Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? hyperallergic.com/988785/is-fe...
Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? hyperallergic.com/988785/is-fe...
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You Are What you Eat is making its first appearance at our local museum, The Taube, for its members only show.
Save the bees = Save yourself. Make a plan to get rid of some lawn and plant milkweed, clover and other native plants, this year!
Save the bees = Save yourself. Make a plan to get rid of some lawn and plant milkweed, clover and other native plants, this year!
February 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
You Are What you Eat is making its first appearance at our local museum, The Taube, for its members only show.
Save the bees = Save yourself. Make a plan to get rid of some lawn and plant milkweed, clover and other native plants, this year!
Save the bees = Save yourself. Make a plan to get rid of some lawn and plant milkweed, clover and other native plants, this year!
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I’m totally appreciating @accuquilt.bsky.social’s blog post today. It strikes me as a direct response to the censorship of the AQS. I see you and appreciate you, Accuquilt!
www.accuquilt.com/blog/news/10...
www.accuquilt.com/blog/news/10...
100 Years of Women’s Voices Through Quilting and Sewing
For centuries, quilting and sewing have been more than domestic tasks. They have served as powerful forms of expression—a tactile language through which women have woven their stories, identitie
www.accuquilt.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I’m totally appreciating @accuquilt.bsky.social’s blog post today. It strikes me as a direct response to the censorship of the AQS. I see you and appreciate you, Accuquilt!
www.accuquilt.com/blog/news/10...
www.accuquilt.com/blog/news/10...
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Woo hoo!! Great news! The SAQA board voted unanimously to pull the entire show out of AQS (see previous post for details)
And the International Quilt Museum has acquired my quilt for their permanent collection!
We all could use some good news. Thank you everyone for making your voices heard!
And the International Quilt Museum has acquired my quilt for their permanent collection!
We all could use some good news. Thank you everyone for making your voices heard!
February 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Woo hoo!! Great news! The SAQA board voted unanimously to pull the entire show out of AQS (see previous post for details)
And the International Quilt Museum has acquired my quilt for their permanent collection!
We all could use some good news. Thank you everyone for making your voices heard!
And the International Quilt Museum has acquired my quilt for their permanent collection!
We all could use some good news. Thank you everyone for making your voices heard!
February 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
Under my needle tonight…drawing leaves on a single use plastic collage. Tomorrow I’ll tackle the hexi’s and that 1 1/2 inch honey bee block.
January 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Under my needle tonight…drawing leaves on a single use plastic collage. Tomorrow I’ll tackle the hexi’s and that 1 1/2 inch honey bee block.
Apparently Bishop Mariann Edgar Buddy wrote the book on being brave! Copy ordered!
January 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Apparently Bishop Mariann Edgar Buddy wrote the book on being brave! Copy ordered!