Loops of Gray
@loopsofgray.bsky.social
Maker, teacher, designer, mental health advocate.
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Join me in 1 month at the @afspnational.bsky.social Out of the Darkness walk in STL! Join my team or donate here: afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/loopso... My goal is $4000 since I turned 40 this year. :D
#suicideprevention #afspfundraiser #ootdwalk
#suicideprevention #afspfundraiser #ootdwalk
August 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join me in 1 month at the @afspnational.bsky.social Out of the Darkness walk in STL! Join my team or donate here: afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/loopso... My goal is $4000 since I turned 40 this year. :D
#suicideprevention #afspfundraiser #ootdwalk
#suicideprevention #afspfundraiser #ootdwalk
Gratitude is one of the best ways to perform self-care. Answer one or both of these questions either in the comments or in a personal journal or notepad. What are you grateful for today? What are you grateful for in your life?
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mham2025 #gratitude #selfcare
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mham2025 #gratitude #selfcare
May 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Gratitude is one of the best ways to perform self-care. Answer one or both of these questions either in the comments or in a personal journal or notepad. What are you grateful for today? What are you grateful for in your life?
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mham2025 #gratitude #selfcare
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mham2025 #gratitude #selfcare
Tried out my Stripology XL ruler for the first time to cut out pieces for the raffle quilt I'm making for the AFSP
I'm not 100% convinced it's the right tool for me. There are pros and cons for sure, and I'm willing to try it on another project in case this one wasn't the best fit
#quilting
I'm not 100% convinced it's the right tool for me. There are pros and cons for sure, and I'm willing to try it on another project in case this one wasn't the best fit
#quilting
April 29, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Tried out my Stripology XL ruler for the first time to cut out pieces for the raffle quilt I'm making for the AFSP
I'm not 100% convinced it's the right tool for me. There are pros and cons for sure, and I'm willing to try it on another project in case this one wasn't the best fit
#quilting
I'm not 100% convinced it's the right tool for me. There are pros and cons for sure, and I'm willing to try it on another project in case this one wasn't the best fit
#quilting
Stopped at @warmncozyquilting today to pick up the fabric I needed for the raffle quilt for this year's @afspmissouri Out of the Darkness walk. I had several friends and family members pick a color and I'm really pleased with how well they go together.
#quilting #shoplocal #localquiltstore
#quilting #shoplocal #localquiltstore
April 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Stopped at @warmncozyquilting today to pick up the fabric I needed for the raffle quilt for this year's @afspmissouri Out of the Darkness walk. I had several friends and family members pick a color and I'm really pleased with how well they go together.
#quilting #shoplocal #localquiltstore
#quilting #shoplocal #localquiltstore
I got these gorgeous beeswax candles for my birthday, so of course I had to print some fancy candle holders.
Model by gracewindale_527668 on Printables
Filament is Inland marble from Microcenter
#3dprinting #candleholder
Model by gracewindale_527668 on Printables
Filament is Inland marble from Microcenter
#3dprinting #candleholder
April 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I got these gorgeous beeswax candles for my birthday, so of course I had to print some fancy candle holders.
Model by gracewindale_527668 on Printables
Filament is Inland marble from Microcenter
#3dprinting #candleholder
Model by gracewindale_527668 on Printables
Filament is Inland marble from Microcenter
#3dprinting #candleholder
I cut the Costco bag of chips a little too short, so I needed a chip clip. 2 hours on the printer and we are set.
Model is the Chip Clip 9000 Standard by martin_au on @printablescom
#3dprinting #functionalprint
Model is the Chip Clip 9000 Standard by martin_au on @printablescom
#3dprinting #functionalprint
April 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I cut the Costco bag of chips a little too short, so I needed a chip clip. 2 hours on the printer and we are set.
Model is the Chip Clip 9000 Standard by martin_au on @printablescom
#3dprinting #functionalprint
Model is the Chip Clip 9000 Standard by martin_au on @printablescom
#3dprinting #functionalprint
Of course I had to make my dress for my craft-themed 40th birthday party! 🧶
Pattern is the Gala Gown by Patterns for Pirates
Fabric is a custom-colored & scaled design by creativeinchi on @spoonflower-social.bsky.social
Custom yarn earrings by Shaina Bilow
#sewing #patternsforpirates #galagown
Pattern is the Gala Gown by Patterns for Pirates
Fabric is a custom-colored & scaled design by creativeinchi on @spoonflower-social.bsky.social
Custom yarn earrings by Shaina Bilow
#sewing #patternsforpirates #galagown
April 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Of course I had to make my dress for my craft-themed 40th birthday party! 🧶
Pattern is the Gala Gown by Patterns for Pirates
Fabric is a custom-colored & scaled design by creativeinchi on @spoonflower-social.bsky.social
Custom yarn earrings by Shaina Bilow
#sewing #patternsforpirates #galagown
Pattern is the Gala Gown by Patterns for Pirates
Fabric is a custom-colored & scaled design by creativeinchi on @spoonflower-social.bsky.social
Custom yarn earrings by Shaina Bilow
#sewing #patternsforpirates #galagown
This is especially hilarious now that I have a serger and have sewn like a zillion tank tops, several dresses, and altered premade stretch knits.
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
April 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is especially hilarious now that I have a serger and have sewn like a zillion tank tops, several dresses, and altered premade stretch knits.
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
Finally done with block 12 of the Greenhouse Garden BOM from @wholecirclestudio.bsky.social !
#greenhousegardenquilt #greenhousebom #quilting #foundationpaperpiecing
#greenhousegardenquilt #greenhousebom #quilting #foundationpaperpiecing
April 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Finally done with block 12 of the Greenhouse Garden BOM from @wholecirclestudio.bsky.social !
#greenhousegardenquilt #greenhousebom #quilting #foundationpaperpiecing
#greenhousegardenquilt #greenhousebom #quilting #foundationpaperpiecing
I whipped up yet another one of my standard tank tops. 😸
Fabric is Yarn Cats Rainbow from @spoonflower-social.bsky.social I have this print in another colorway slated for a swimsuit, so stay tuned.
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
Fabric is Yarn Cats Rainbow from @spoonflower-social.bsky.social I have this print in another colorway slated for a swimsuit, so stay tuned.
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
April 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I whipped up yet another one of my standard tank tops. 😸
Fabric is Yarn Cats Rainbow from @spoonflower-social.bsky.social I have this print in another colorway slated for a swimsuit, so stay tuned.
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
Fabric is Yarn Cats Rainbow from @spoonflower-social.bsky.social I have this print in another colorway slated for a swimsuit, so stay tuned.
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
Oh no, she nakey!
My sewing machine had been squeaking a little, so I kept taking things apart until I found the source of the squeak. A few drops of sewing machine oil with my precision tip bottle and now Marie runs smooth as butter.
#sewingmachine #sewingmachinerepair
My sewing machine had been squeaking a little, so I kept taking things apart until I found the source of the squeak. A few drops of sewing machine oil with my precision tip bottle and now Marie runs smooth as butter.
#sewingmachine #sewingmachinerepair
March 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Oh no, she nakey!
My sewing machine had been squeaking a little, so I kept taking things apart until I found the source of the squeak. A few drops of sewing machine oil with my precision tip bottle and now Marie runs smooth as butter.
#sewingmachine #sewingmachinerepair
My sewing machine had been squeaking a little, so I kept taking things apart until I found the source of the squeak. A few drops of sewing machine oil with my precision tip bottle and now Marie runs smooth as butter.
#sewingmachine #sewingmachinerepair
March 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Lighting obviously super sucks at this time of night, but I finished the other two blocks for the Poppy Quilt table runner. Basting this will be quite the challenge. 😬
Pattern by @cottonandbourbon.bsky.social
#quilting #poppyquilt #cottonandbourbon
Pattern by @cottonandbourbon.bsky.social
#quilting #poppyquilt #cottonandbourbon
March 30, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Lighting obviously super sucks at this time of night, but I finished the other two blocks for the Poppy Quilt table runner. Basting this will be quite the challenge. 😬
Pattern by @cottonandbourbon.bsky.social
#quilting #poppyquilt #cottonandbourbon
Pattern by @cottonandbourbon.bsky.social
#quilting #poppyquilt #cottonandbourbon
Whipped up a tank top today! A while back I made my own pattern based on a commercial tank top that I liked and fit well and I've been using that pattern for so many fun items.
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
March 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Whipped up a tank top today! A while back I made my own pattern based on a commercial tank top that I liked and fit well and I've been using that pattern for so many fun items.
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
#sewing #sewingismysuperpower
I tried to put together a few SMART goals for this year and I feel pretty confident about them. Feel free to DM me with any questions or suggestions!
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #goals #smartgoals #smallbusinessgoals
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #goals #smartgoals #smallbusinessgoals
March 18, 2025 at 5:59 AM
I tried to put together a few SMART goals for this year and I feel pretty confident about them. Feel free to DM me with any questions or suggestions!
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #goals #smartgoals #smallbusinessgoals
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #goals #smartgoals #smallbusinessgoals
I made these 2 Essen pouches to store some of my class supplies so they will fit into a new rolling cart I bought (post soon!). I made the largest size and used some of my Nice Fabric. 😄
Pattern by @centerstreetquilts
#sewing #quilting #essenpouch #centerstreetquilts
Pattern by @centerstreetquilts
#sewing #quilting #essenpouch #centerstreetquilts
March 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I made these 2 Essen pouches to store some of my class supplies so they will fit into a new rolling cart I bought (post soon!). I made the largest size and used some of my Nice Fabric. 😄
Pattern by @centerstreetquilts
#sewing #quilting #essenpouch #centerstreetquilts
Pattern by @centerstreetquilts
#sewing #quilting #essenpouch #centerstreetquilts
Just some of what the Gray in Loops of Gray stands for.
#mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025
#mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025
March 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Just some of what the Gray in Loops of Gray stands for.
#mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025
#mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025
My word of the year is GROW and I finally found the right model to 3D print. It's a letter holder and I added the word GROW on myself.
Model is Letter Holder Leaf by Bent on @printablescom Filament is Silk PLA in Neon Green from @overture3dfilament
#3dprinting #wordoftheyear
Model is Letter Holder Leaf by Bent on @printablescom Filament is Silk PLA in Neon Green from @overture3dfilament
#3dprinting #wordoftheyear
March 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
My word of the year is GROW and I finally found the right model to 3D print. It's a letter holder and I added the word GROW on myself.
Model is Letter Holder Leaf by Bent on @printablescom Filament is Silk PLA in Neon Green from @overture3dfilament
#3dprinting #wordoftheyear
Model is Letter Holder Leaf by Bent on @printablescom Filament is Silk PLA in Neon Green from @overture3dfilament
#3dprinting #wordoftheyear
While the name may be gray, my style is nothing but. I make things in all colors! Mostly shawls, cowls, hats, and blankets and I try to make things that are practical and easy to use.
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #knitting #crochet #quilting 🧶
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #knitting #crochet #quilting 🧶
March 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
While the name may be gray, my style is nothing but. I make things in all colors! Mostly shawls, cowls, hats, and blankets and I try to make things that are practical and easy to use.
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #knitting #crochet #quilting 🧶
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #knitting #crochet #quilting 🧶
I have made so many of these hot pads for other people and I finally made some for myself! They're so easy to make and look fabulous in any color.
Pattern is Geometric Mandala Hot Pad by @lillabjorncrochet
#crochet #geometricmandalahotpad 🧶
Pattern is Geometric Mandala Hot Pad by @lillabjorncrochet
#crochet #geometricmandalahotpad 🧶
March 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I have made so many of these hot pads for other people and I finally made some for myself! They're so easy to make and look fabulous in any color.
Pattern is Geometric Mandala Hot Pad by @lillabjorncrochet
#crochet #geometricmandalahotpad 🧶
Pattern is Geometric Mandala Hot Pad by @lillabjorncrochet
#crochet #geometricmandalahotpad 🧶
Save the date for this year's @afspmissouri Out of the Darkness Walk! Join my team here: afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/loopsof...
#suicideprevention #afsp #outofthedarknesswalk
#suicideprevention #afsp #outofthedarknesswalk
March 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Save the date for this year's @afspmissouri Out of the Darkness Walk! Join my team here: afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/loopsof...
#suicideprevention #afsp #outofthedarknesswalk
#suicideprevention #afsp #outofthedarknesswalk
What is Loops of Gray all about? Making, teaching, mental health advocacy, and so more more.
Head to my blog for more details and thanks to @marchmeetthemaker for the prompts this month!
www.loopsofgray.com/blog/what-is...
#marchmeetthemaker2025 #marchmeetthemaker #brandidentity
Head to my blog for more details and thanks to @marchmeetthemaker for the prompts this month!
www.loopsofgray.com/blog/what-is...
#marchmeetthemaker2025 #marchmeetthemaker #brandidentity
March 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What is Loops of Gray all about? Making, teaching, mental health advocacy, and so more more.
Head to my blog for more details and thanks to @marchmeetthemaker for the prompts this month!
www.loopsofgray.com/blog/what-is...
#marchmeetthemaker2025 #marchmeetthemaker #brandidentity
Head to my blog for more details and thanks to @marchmeetthemaker for the prompts this month!
www.loopsofgray.com/blog/what-is...
#marchmeetthemaker2025 #marchmeetthemaker #brandidentity
73 isn't exactly the right temperature for this cowl, but it sure is bright and fun!
Pattern is the Oats cowl by @tincanknits Yarn is hand dyed by @whatmustardmade in the Queer colorway
#knitting #oatscowl #usetheniceyarn 🧶
Pattern is the Oats cowl by @tincanknits Yarn is hand dyed by @whatmustardmade in the Queer colorway
#knitting #oatscowl #usetheniceyarn 🧶
February 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
73 isn't exactly the right temperature for this cowl, but it sure is bright and fun!
Pattern is the Oats cowl by @tincanknits Yarn is hand dyed by @whatmustardmade in the Queer colorway
#knitting #oatscowl #usetheniceyarn 🧶
Pattern is the Oats cowl by @tincanknits Yarn is hand dyed by @whatmustardmade in the Queer colorway
#knitting #oatscowl #usetheniceyarn 🧶
I was able to find the long discontinued yarn I needed to finish this shawl by asking around on Ravelry! It's huge, but since it's a wool/cotton blend, it's actually pretty lightweight.
Pattern is Satie by Dee O'Keefe Designs
#knitting #satieshawl 🧶
Pattern is Satie by Dee O'Keefe Designs
#knitting #satieshawl 🧶
February 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I was able to find the long discontinued yarn I needed to finish this shawl by asking around on Ravelry! It's huge, but since it's a wool/cotton blend, it's actually pretty lightweight.
Pattern is Satie by Dee O'Keefe Designs
#knitting #satieshawl 🧶
Pattern is Satie by Dee O'Keefe Designs
#knitting #satieshawl 🧶
We had a great time at Learn to Crochet today at @7sistersyarnandfiber ! This was a book club that wants to learn to make granny squares, so we started with the basics. Big thanks to @cindyfromthelou for being my assistant with this large of a group!
#crochet #learntocrochet 🧶
#crochet #learntocrochet 🧶
February 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
We had a great time at Learn to Crochet today at @7sistersyarnandfiber ! This was a book club that wants to learn to make granny squares, so we started with the basics. Big thanks to @cindyfromthelou for being my assistant with this large of a group!
#crochet #learntocrochet 🧶
#crochet #learntocrochet 🧶