Elizabeth Miller/North Atlantic Fiber Arts
@northatlantic.bsky.social
Fiber artist and author drawing inspiration from my home places of Maine and Nova Scotia. Anti-fascist. Will not be complying. http://www.northatlanticfiberarts.com
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WELCOME to the Parris House.
June 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
WELCOME to the Parris House.
I had a phenomenally encouraging time at the Hands Off protest in Augusta, Maine today. Huge turnout! This was my sign. Let's keep this up, America!
April 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I had a phenomenally encouraging time at the Hands Off protest in Augusta, Maine today. Huge turnout! This was my sign. Let's keep this up, America!
Putting the finishing touches on 'Prey.' I *never* use glue on a fiber art piece except, well, when it's the best way to affix some sea glass. 🙃
March 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Putting the finishing touches on 'Prey.' I *never* use glue on a fiber art piece except, well, when it's the best way to affix some sea glass. 🙃
Not a ton of progress on this one today because I had other stuff I had to get done, but I did go through my stash to see what else might go into it.
March 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Not a ton of progress on this one today because I had other stuff I had to get done, but I did go through my stash to see what else might go into it.
I found this TapRoot Fibre Lab yarn in Nova Scotia last week and knew immediately it was right for my fierce woman in "Don't Play Small." Fiery wool in the background is "Dragon's Breath" dyed by Shane (the Dye Guy) at Encompassing Designs Rug Hooking Studio in Mahone Bay, NS. Buy Canadian! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
March 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I found this TapRoot Fibre Lab yarn in Nova Scotia last week and knew immediately it was right for my fierce woman in "Don't Play Small." Fiery wool in the background is "Dragon's Breath" dyed by Shane (the Dye Guy) at Encompassing Designs Rug Hooking Studio in Mahone Bay, NS. Buy Canadian! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
"Prey" is finished with the exception of the eye embellishment on the fish.
March 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
"Prey" is finished with the exception of the eye embellishment on the fish.
Today's project is putting together kits for an upcoming beginner workshop. I don't often teach with kits anymore, favoring student deisgned and color planned pieces, but for specific venues and circumstances it makes sense. There's no single way to structure a beginner experience.
March 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Today's project is putting together kits for an upcoming beginner workshop. I don't often teach with kits anymore, favoring student deisgned and color planned pieces, but for specific venues and circumstances it makes sense. There's no single way to structure a beginner experience.
Working on a Substack post about my weekend in Quebec. I have family on both sides of what used to be a friendly border. The destruction of this international friendship by fascist pigs in America is obscene. No matter where this ends up, I will side with Canada.
March 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Working on a Substack post about my weekend in Quebec. I have family on both sides of what used to be a friendly border. The destruction of this international friendship by fascist pigs in America is obscene. No matter where this ends up, I will side with Canada.
Quebec aquarium is sweeeeeeet.
February 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Quebec aquarium is sweeeeeeet.
Just dropping some tourist dollars in beautiful, sovereign nation, never, ever, ever to be the 51st state, Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
February 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Just dropping some tourist dollars in beautiful, sovereign nation, never, ever, ever to be the 51st state, Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
For the locals, open studio/potluck tomorrow. We have mostly rug hookers attending but we'd be delighted to welcome artists and makers in any medium.
February 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
For the locals, open studio/potluck tomorrow. We have mostly rug hookers attending but we'd be delighted to welcome artists and makers in any medium.
Dyeing some sparkle wool today for 'Prey' because I ran out. This was trial and error because I had no recipe for this color, but I think it's going to be pretty close.
February 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Dyeing some sparkle wool today for 'Prey' because I ran out. This was trial and error because I had no recipe for this color, but I think it's going to be pretty close.
Susan Collins office will hang up on you if you say the MAGA GOP are acting like Nazis. They will lecture you on where impeachment starts, the House (we know), if you call to ask that Collins support Rep. Raskin saying yesterday that if he could find two Republicans he'd begin impeachment.
February 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Susan Collins office will hang up on you if you say the MAGA GOP are acting like Nazis. They will lecture you on where impeachment starts, the House (we know), if you call to ask that Collins support Rep. Raskin saying yesterday that if he could find two Republicans he'd begin impeachment.
Def don't be a Karen with me while my country is in the midst of a fascist coup. I'm just not likely to feel your indignation is a priority.
February 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Def don't be a Karen with me while my country is in the midst of a fascist coup. I'm just not likely to feel your indignation is a priority.
A bit windy at the Paris studio today! The wind tore two winter panels right off the porch and then blew the small studio doors open. 🙄
February 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A bit windy at the Paris studio today! The wind tore two winter panels right off the porch and then blew the small studio doors open. 🙄
This fascist regime can't stop us from having Black History Month. Support Black owned businesses, artists, makers, and writers, Black politicians and activists, disseminate Black history, and fight racist messaging, starting in your own circle. Grandma may need to be confronted.
February 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This fascist regime can't stop us from having Black History Month. Support Black owned businesses, artists, makers, and writers, Black politicians and activists, disseminate Black history, and fight racist messaging, starting in your own circle. Grandma may need to be confronted.
Anyone else remember when Pete Buttigieg was running for president, gaining momentum, and the DNC basically had him step aside? That was a mistake, just like what they did to Bernie Sanders four years prior.
January 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Anyone else remember when Pete Buttigieg was running for president, gaining momentum, and the DNC basically had him step aside? That was a mistake, just like what they did to Bernie Sanders four years prior.
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January 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Custom topo map I hooked for a commission client some years ago. It was a super fun project.
January 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Custom topo map I hooked for a commission client some years ago. It was a super fun project.
A couple of block mounted smalls which I have, for some reason, still not put online for sale. Adding that to the to-do list, I suppose.
January 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
A couple of block mounted smalls which I have, for some reason, still not put online for sale. Adding that to the to-do list, I suppose.
Show me your studio pics. This is my Rockland, Maine space, just about a block from Penobscot Bay. 🌊
January 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Show me your studio pics. This is my Rockland, Maine space, just about a block from Penobscot Bay. 🌊
Shit's on fire, yo. And she's not playing small about it. The piece is called "Don't Play Small." 17 x 31 inches. It'll be mostly hand dyed wool strip and wool yarn on linen foundation. More info in the studio update video I posted earlier.
January 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Shit's on fire, yo. And she's not playing small about it. The piece is called "Don't Play Small." 17 x 31 inches. It'll be mostly hand dyed wool strip and wool yarn on linen foundation. More info in the studio update video I posted earlier.
So, a colleague of mine and I organize a 4 day rug hooking cruise aboard a 1927 schooner in Maine and it's pretty glorious. We still have spaces for 2025! FMI www.207creatives.com/events
January 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
So, a colleague of mine and I organize a 4 day rug hooking cruise aboard a 1927 schooner in Maine and it's pretty glorious. We still have spaces for 2025! FMI www.207creatives.com/events
Here's a little video I did for those *other* platforms I'm no longer on about the making of 'Bring It Up Alive.' I don't think the sound comes over to Bluesky? Still learning this platform but grateful for it.
January 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Here's a little video I did for those *other* platforms I'm no longer on about the making of 'Bring It Up Alive.' I don't think the sound comes over to Bluesky? Still learning this platform but grateful for it.