Em Williams aka etheldora
@emwilliamsfiber.bsky.social
Cutting up perfectly good fabric for over 25 years. Love color, teaching, and the occasional political rant. Reformed zoologist, chemist, tech support(ist?), writer, graphic designer …
No Kings!
(Except maybe me …)
.
Speak up. Make phone calls. Send letters. Provide support services for organizations you care about.
Check out 5calls.org or indivisible.org for ideas
(Except maybe me …)
.
Speak up. Make phone calls. Send letters. Provide support services for organizations you care about.
Check out 5calls.org or indivisible.org for ideas
April 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
No Kings!
(Except maybe me …)
.
Speak up. Make phone calls. Send letters. Provide support services for organizations you care about.
Check out 5calls.org or indivisible.org for ideas
(Except maybe me …)
.
Speak up. Make phone calls. Send letters. Provide support services for organizations you care about.
Check out 5calls.org or indivisible.org for ideas
And these are the people trying to eliminate the Dept of Education …
(Don’t know why they think I would donate, but I’ll let them waste money on the letters.)
(Don’t know why they think I would donate, but I’ll let them waste money on the letters.)
March 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
And these are the people trying to eliminate the Dept of Education …
(Don’t know why they think I would donate, but I’ll let them waste money on the letters.)
(Don’t know why they think I would donate, but I’ll let them waste money on the letters.)
Modern version of the reproductive rights quilt top is finished. Re-designed/re-made a few blocks and re-embroidered a few that needed to rotate. I could have kept re-arranging the blocks for weeks but made myself stop.
Lots of scraps … time to make rope bowls.
And the original quilt my group made.
Lots of scraps … time to make rope bowls.
And the original quilt my group made.
February 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Modern version of the reproductive rights quilt top is finished. Re-designed/re-made a few blocks and re-embroidered a few that needed to rotate. I could have kept re-arranging the blocks for weeks but made myself stop.
Lots of scraps … time to make rope bowls.
And the original quilt my group made.
Lots of scraps … time to make rope bowls.
And the original quilt my group made.
Please join the Menino Arts Center for an on online viewing and reading of their “Images Then Words Exhibition” on their virtual 3D Gallery. Tues, Feb 11, 7-9pm
You will need to register for the Zoom link. www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/
My “Lightly Tethered” is excited to be read to! See you there?
You will need to register for the Zoom link. www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/
My “Lightly Tethered” is excited to be read to! See you there?
February 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Please join the Menino Arts Center for an on online viewing and reading of their “Images Then Words Exhibition” on their virtual 3D Gallery. Tues, Feb 11, 7-9pm
You will need to register for the Zoom link. www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/
My “Lightly Tethered” is excited to be read to! See you there?
You will need to register for the Zoom link. www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/
My “Lightly Tethered” is excited to be read to! See you there?
Next block re-work to eliminate seams …
Like it much better without all the seams but I really should learn to take my time and cut a proper circle!
Third try may be happening …
Like it much better without all the seams but I really should learn to take my time and cut a proper circle!
Third try may be happening …
February 9, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Next block re-work to eliminate seams …
Like it much better without all the seams but I really should learn to take my time and cut a proper circle!
Third try may be happening …
Like it much better without all the seams but I really should learn to take my time and cut a proper circle!
Third try may be happening …
Ended up remaking a couple blocks that weren’t making me happy.
This one I remade by piecing odd, inset corner, shapes. I’m rather proud of myself.
It actually was easier than cutting the shapes down into smaller pieces with straight seams. Huh, who knew?
This one I remade by piecing odd, inset corner, shapes. I’m rather proud of myself.
It actually was easier than cutting the shapes down into smaller pieces with straight seams. Huh, who knew?
February 8, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Ended up remaking a couple blocks that weren’t making me happy.
This one I remade by piecing odd, inset corner, shapes. I’m rather proud of myself.
It actually was easier than cutting the shapes down into smaller pieces with straight seams. Huh, who knew?
This one I remade by piecing odd, inset corner, shapes. I’m rather proud of myself.
It actually was easier than cutting the shapes down into smaller pieces with straight seams. Huh, who knew?
Open to the possibility that I am overthinking this quilt layout thing …
February 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Open to the possibility that I am overthinking this quilt layout thing …
Fussing about with the layout of my minimalist version of our Reproductive Rights quilt. A block for each state, representing their current reproductive rights laws.
And getting expert advice from my assistant …
And getting expert advice from my assistant …
February 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Fussing about with the layout of my minimalist version of our Reproductive Rights quilt. A block for each state, representing their current reproductive rights laws.
And getting expert advice from my assistant …
And getting expert advice from my assistant …
Snow/ice dyeing is for the patient … not one of my strong points … but very interesting so I will be trying it again.
The interesting part is the way the colors in the dye separate during the slow process of the snow melting.
Used moss green and a little deep yellow. And not enough soda ash?
The interesting part is the way the colors in the dye separate during the slow process of the snow melting.
Used moss green and a little deep yellow. And not enough soda ash?
February 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Snow/ice dyeing is for the patient … not one of my strong points … but very interesting so I will be trying it again.
The interesting part is the way the colors in the dye separate during the slow process of the snow melting.
Used moss green and a little deep yellow. And not enough soda ash?
The interesting part is the way the colors in the dye separate during the slow process of the snow melting.
Used moss green and a little deep yellow. And not enough soda ash?
Quilt has been censored due to its subject matter: women’s reproductive rights.
Annual attendance at AQS quilt shows is about 37,000 (according to their website). The vast majority are female.
Words fail me.
Annual attendance at AQS quilt shows is about 37,000 (according to their website). The vast majority are female.
Words fail me.
January 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Quilt has been censored due to its subject matter: women’s reproductive rights.
Annual attendance at AQS quilt shows is about 37,000 (according to their website). The vast majority are female.
Words fail me.
Annual attendance at AQS quilt shows is about 37,000 (according to their website). The vast majority are female.
Words fail me.
Visited a “new-to-me” gallery in Watertown. Storefront Art Projects, 83 Spring St, Watertown MA
On display were Jeanne Williamson Ostroff’s “Wordle Paintings.” Her works are inspired by daily walks, grids, and puzzles
The next show is Lois Tarlow’s paintings of Maine and New Mexico, opening Feb 8.
On display were Jeanne Williamson Ostroff’s “Wordle Paintings.” Her works are inspired by daily walks, grids, and puzzles
The next show is Lois Tarlow’s paintings of Maine and New Mexico, opening Feb 8.
January 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Visited a “new-to-me” gallery in Watertown. Storefront Art Projects, 83 Spring St, Watertown MA
On display were Jeanne Williamson Ostroff’s “Wordle Paintings.” Her works are inspired by daily walks, grids, and puzzles
The next show is Lois Tarlow’s paintings of Maine and New Mexico, opening Feb 8.
On display were Jeanne Williamson Ostroff’s “Wordle Paintings.” Her works are inspired by daily walks, grids, and puzzles
The next show is Lois Tarlow’s paintings of Maine and New Mexico, opening Feb 8.
January 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Please join my pal Lightly Tethered and me at the reception for “Images Then Words” this Saturday, January 25, 3:30 – 5 pm, at Menino Arts Center in Hyde Park.
An exhibition of Word Artists responding to Image Artists. Viewable in person or in a virtual 3D gallery.
www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.%E...
An exhibition of Word Artists responding to Image Artists. Viewable in person or in a virtual 3D gallery.
www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.%E...
January 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Please join my pal Lightly Tethered and me at the reception for “Images Then Words” this Saturday, January 25, 3:30 – 5 pm, at Menino Arts Center in Hyde Park.
An exhibition of Word Artists responding to Image Artists. Viewable in person or in a virtual 3D gallery.
www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.%E...
An exhibition of Word Artists responding to Image Artists. Viewable in person or in a virtual 3D gallery.
www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.%E...
Still learn bluesky …
Only four pictures per post …
More from the Kniznick at Brandeis
Only four pictures per post …
More from the Kniznick at Brandeis
January 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Still learn bluesky …
Only four pictures per post …
More from the Kniznick at Brandeis
Only four pictures per post …
More from the Kniznick at Brandeis
Visited “Wrongs & RIGHTS” at the Brandeis University Women’s Research Center’s Kniznick Gallery.
The exhibit “brings together five decades of work supporting the intergenerational battle for reproductive rights …”
It closes at the end of next week and I highly recommend scheduling a guided tour.
The exhibit “brings together five decades of work supporting the intergenerational battle for reproductive rights …”
It closes at the end of next week and I highly recommend scheduling a guided tour.
January 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Visited “Wrongs & RIGHTS” at the Brandeis University Women’s Research Center’s Kniznick Gallery.
The exhibit “brings together five decades of work supporting the intergenerational battle for reproductive rights …”
It closes at the end of next week and I highly recommend scheduling a guided tour.
The exhibit “brings together five decades of work supporting the intergenerational battle for reproductive rights …”
It closes at the end of next week and I highly recommend scheduling a guided tour.
Happy birthday to me!
Science! And art!
I watched on instagram as Lauren Wright Vartanian created the individual letter images … and now I’ve got my own copy of the finished book.
Hooray!
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
Science! And art!
I watched on instagram as Lauren Wright Vartanian created the individual letter images … and now I’ve got my own copy of the finished book.
Hooray!
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Happy birthday to me!
Science! And art!
I watched on instagram as Lauren Wright Vartanian created the individual letter images … and now I’ve got my own copy of the finished book.
Hooray!
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
Science! And art!
I watched on instagram as Lauren Wright Vartanian created the individual letter images … and now I’ve got my own copy of the finished book.
Hooray!
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
Happy National Popcorn Day to all who celebrate!
And welcome new bluesky friends!
And welcome new bluesky friends!
January 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Happy National Popcorn Day to all who celebrate!
And welcome new bluesky friends!
And welcome new bluesky friends!
Color! Color! Color!
Through Mar 3 at the Arts League of Lowell. No black/white, no grey, just bold beautiful color.
Opening reception Sat, Jan 18, 3-5pm. I’ll be there along with my “Chaotic Good #2.”
Make a day of it. Gallery hop, have lunch, and don’t forget The New England Quilt Museum!
Through Mar 3 at the Arts League of Lowell. No black/white, no grey, just bold beautiful color.
Opening reception Sat, Jan 18, 3-5pm. I’ll be there along with my “Chaotic Good #2.”
Make a day of it. Gallery hop, have lunch, and don’t forget The New England Quilt Museum!
January 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Color! Color! Color!
Through Mar 3 at the Arts League of Lowell. No black/white, no grey, just bold beautiful color.
Opening reception Sat, Jan 18, 3-5pm. I’ll be there along with my “Chaotic Good #2.”
Make a day of it. Gallery hop, have lunch, and don’t forget The New England Quilt Museum!
Through Mar 3 at the Arts League of Lowell. No black/white, no grey, just bold beautiful color.
Opening reception Sat, Jan 18, 3-5pm. I’ll be there along with my “Chaotic Good #2.”
Make a day of it. Gallery hop, have lunch, and don’t forget The New England Quilt Museum!
My family knows and loves me … I got 2 Art-o-mat USB charging stations under the Xmas tree!
I can return one but the manufacturer is in LA and they’ve got enough going on.
Any Art-o-mat fans out there want to buy my spare charger? List price is $79.99, can ship anywhere in the US.
#artomat
I can return one but the manufacturer is in LA and they’ve got enough going on.
Any Art-o-mat fans out there want to buy my spare charger? List price is $79.99, can ship anywhere in the US.
#artomat
January 16, 2025 at 6:15 AM
My family knows and loves me … I got 2 Art-o-mat USB charging stations under the Xmas tree!
I can return one but the manufacturer is in LA and they’ve got enough going on.
Any Art-o-mat fans out there want to buy my spare charger? List price is $79.99, can ship anywhere in the US.
#artomat
I can return one but the manufacturer is in LA and they’ve got enough going on.
Any Art-o-mat fans out there want to buy my spare charger? List price is $79.99, can ship anywhere in the US.
#artomat
Thursday afternoon, Jan 16, from noon-2pm I’ll be gallery sitting at the final afternoon open house of the Newton Art Association’s winter show. Allen Center, 35 Webster St, W. Newton.
My ‘Lawful Good’ quilt was quite chuffed to receive an honorable mention.
My ‘Lawful Good’ quilt was quite chuffed to receive an honorable mention.
January 15, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Thursday afternoon, Jan 16, from noon-2pm I’ll be gallery sitting at the final afternoon open house of the Newton Art Association’s winter show. Allen Center, 35 Webster St, W. Newton.
My ‘Lawful Good’ quilt was quite chuffed to receive an honorable mention.
My ‘Lawful Good’ quilt was quite chuffed to receive an honorable mention.
Back to the studio after the holidays … and what did I find?!
(Don’t tell anyone who has ever taken a class from me that I left a rotary cutter in weapon mode …)
#quiltsky
(Don’t tell anyone who has ever taken a class from me that I left a rotary cutter in weapon mode …)
#quiltsky
January 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Back to the studio after the holidays … and what did I find?!
(Don’t tell anyone who has ever taken a class from me that I left a rotary cutter in weapon mode …)
#quiltsky
(Don’t tell anyone who has ever taken a class from me that I left a rotary cutter in weapon mode …)
#quiltsky