PNW Michelle (she/her)
@pnw-michelle.bsky.social
Queer neurodivergent witch, polytheist, writer, and artist living in the Pacific Northwest with my wife and three bossy cats. Blog and portfolio at https://pnwmichelle.com/
I've been working on tidying my studio today, and I WANT to say I'm decluttering, but so far I've filled half a small ziploc with buttons to give away ... and come up with eleventy seven new ideas for projects to work on. So you know. Progress?
September 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I've been working on tidying my studio today, and I WANT to say I'm decluttering, but so far I've filled half a small ziploc with buttons to give away ... and come up with eleventy seven new ideas for projects to work on. So you know. Progress?
Two more moons finished on my quilt. I'm a little obsessed with them right now ... #handstitching #handembroidery #slowstitching
September 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Two more moons finished on my quilt. I'm a little obsessed with them right now ... #handstitching #handembroidery #slowstitching
Current fixation: making little moons. I plan to make a handful for my solstice tree. Fitting, since I made a bunch of stars last year. I made this one with scraps of fabric reclaimed from an old ruined linen shirt, and a ruined cotton sheet. #slowstitching #handstitching #handembroidery
September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Current fixation: making little moons. I plan to make a handful for my solstice tree. Fitting, since I made a bunch of stars last year. I made this one with scraps of fabric reclaimed from an old ruined linen shirt, and a ruined cotton sheet. #slowstitching #handstitching #handembroidery
Hyperfocus strikes again! I finished making this little bag for foraging and other adventures. #slowstitching #handstitching
September 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Hyperfocus strikes again! I finished making this little bag for foraging and other adventures. #slowstitching #handstitching
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The witch knows the power of naming, knows language lenses reality. Her words have weight. Spelling is a part of her sorcery. If a tree whispers its secret name she listens – not because she seeks to dominate it, but to be better acquainted. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982 #WitchSky
September 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The witch knows the power of naming, knows language lenses reality. Her words have weight. Spelling is a part of her sorcery. If a tree whispers its secret name she listens – not because she seeks to dominate it, but to be better acquainted. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982 #WitchSky
The best thing about September is the gorgeous light on my morning walks. It makes it so easy to feel the sacredness of even the simplest moments among the trees.
September 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The best thing about September is the gorgeous light on my morning walks. It makes it so easy to feel the sacredness of even the simplest moments among the trees.
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Folklore has it then when harvesting hips from the hedge, you should always leave some for the birds and some for the Faeries. A wise witch never wants to anger either group and so I'm happy to obey the lore of the land. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982 #WitchSky
September 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Folklore has it then when harvesting hips from the hedge, you should always leave some for the birds and some for the Faeries. A wise witch never wants to anger either group and so I'm happy to obey the lore of the land. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982 #WitchSky
This weekend I laid out all the parts of my quilt on the bed to think about where I would fit the rest of the sections I’m working on. I got so much help taking mediocre pics …
September 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This weekend I laid out all the parts of my quilt on the bed to think about where I would fit the rest of the sections I’m working on. I got so much help taking mediocre pics …
Another moon among the quilted stars. I’m doing these in between other sections so I don’t get bored. #slowstitching #handstitching #handembroidery
September 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Another moon among the quilted stars. I’m doing these in between other sections so I don’t get bored. #slowstitching #handstitching #handembroidery
A finished moon on the coverlet: one of many! #handembroidery #handstitching
September 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A finished moon on the coverlet: one of many! #handembroidery #handstitching
If you see this (and want to!) quote post 5 things that make you happy:
1. My wife
2. My friends
3. Walks in the woods or on the beach
4. Stitching
5. The cozy quartet: cool weather, hot tea, soft blankets, and a sleeping cat.
1. My wife
2. My friends
3. Walks in the woods or on the beach
4. Stitching
5. The cozy quartet: cool weather, hot tea, soft blankets, and a sleeping cat.
heh - I love this idea... let's push all that other crap where it belongs...
1. My Husband
2. My Friends
3. Cats
4. Tarot & Oracle Cards
5. The scents of Rain, Amber and Sandalwood
1. My Husband
2. My Friends
3. Cats
4. Tarot & Oracle Cards
5. The scents of Rain, Amber and Sandalwood
Timeline cleanse:
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy
1. Cats
2. Painting
3. Crystals
4. Knitting
5. Especially pretty Tarot/oracle decks
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy
1. Cats
2. Painting
3. Crystals
4. Knitting
5. Especially pretty Tarot/oracle decks
September 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If you see this (and want to!) quote post 5 things that make you happy:
1. My wife
2. My friends
3. Walks in the woods or on the beach
4. Stitching
5. The cozy quartet: cool weather, hot tea, soft blankets, and a sleeping cat.
1. My wife
2. My friends
3. Walks in the woods or on the beach
4. Stitching
5. The cozy quartet: cool weather, hot tea, soft blankets, and a sleeping cat.
Today’s stitching: adding moons to the star panel for my coverlet. #slowstitching #handstitching #handembroidery #quiltmaking
September 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Today’s stitching: adding moons to the star panel for my coverlet. #slowstitching #handstitching #handembroidery #quiltmaking
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Remember, if someone asserts that your weekend plans of reading a good book, drinking multiple cups of tea, and indulging in a scandalous amount of scones “doesn’t sound exciting”, then they are simply not the friend you thought they were.
September 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Remember, if someone asserts that your weekend plans of reading a good book, drinking multiple cups of tea, and indulging in a scandalous amount of scones “doesn’t sound exciting”, then they are simply not the friend you thought they were.
I’m on vacay and mostly avoiding the internet but I had to show y’all my finished crow! She will go on a huge eclectic quilt I’m working on. #slowstitching #handstitching #handembroidery
September 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I’m on vacay and mostly avoiding the internet but I had to show y’all my finished crow! She will go on a huge eclectic quilt I’m working on. #slowstitching #handstitching #handembroidery
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#SciArtSeptember Day 8: niche • A stem-cell niche is a microenvironment where stem cells are found. Here's my autumnal mitosis sampler of a human reproductive cell (2024). #SciArt #embroidery
September 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#SciArtSeptember Day 8: niche • A stem-cell niche is a microenvironment where stem cells are found. Here's my autumnal mitosis sampler of a human reproductive cell (2024). #SciArt #embroidery
If you, like me, are highly sensitive, especially to the moods of the people around you, this meditation might help - especially now when most of us are deeply troubled. This isn't a new post but it feels relevant in these times. pnwmichelle.com/2025/02/07/e... #energywork #witchcraft #witchsky
Emotional Shielding for Sensitive Humans
This visualization came from a conversation with a dear friend, who suggested the imagery that might work for me. I thought it might be helpful for other grubby witches and tree huggers who happen …
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September 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If you, like me, are highly sensitive, especially to the moods of the people around you, this meditation might help - especially now when most of us are deeply troubled. This isn't a new post but it feels relevant in these times. pnwmichelle.com/2025/02/07/e... #energywork #witchcraft #witchsky
Heading to the coast tomorrow for a few days with friends ... pondering the important questions, how many craft projects and tarot decks are enough for three days away? 😆
September 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Heading to the coast tomorrow for a few days with friends ... pondering the important questions, how many craft projects and tarot decks are enough for three days away? 😆
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Good morning #Witches. Check out this week's video. Three nights of autumn moon magic: spells, rituals, and deep seasonal witchcraft. From the Dark Moon to the New Moon and the crescent’s first light, discover how to release, divine, and bless this season. #Witchsky #MoonMagic
youtu.be/p9rYcHLhqJI
youtu.be/p9rYcHLhqJI
Fall Moon Magic: Dark Moon & New Moon Spells
YouTube video by Witch Ways
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September 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Good morning #Witches. Check out this week's video. Three nights of autumn moon magic: spells, rituals, and deep seasonal witchcraft. From the Dark Moon to the New Moon and the crescent’s first light, discover how to release, divine, and bless this season. #Witchsky #MoonMagic
youtu.be/p9rYcHLhqJI
youtu.be/p9rYcHLhqJI
Literally 3 minutes after I posted this, the neighbors unleashed their smol human, who loved to scream, and started using a power saw. I guess I’ll be closing that window and watching Sleepy Hollow after all. Ah, suburbia. At least you are predictable.
I made it to the bed. But it’s weirdly quiet in the neighborhood this afternoon, so I’m leaving the Tv off while the hush lasts.
September 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Literally 3 minutes after I posted this, the neighbors unleashed their smol human, who loved to scream, and started using a power saw. I guess I’ll be closing that window and watching Sleepy Hollow after all. Ah, suburbia. At least you are predictable.
I made it to the bed. But it’s weirdly quiet in the neighborhood this afternoon, so I’m leaving the Tv off while the hush lasts.
September 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I made it to the bed. But it’s weirdly quiet in the neighborhood this afternoon, so I’m leaving the Tv off while the hush lasts.
September 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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True Facts. Full Stop.
Someone just told me that The Princess Bride is "overrated" and long story short it's perfectly acceptable to remove toxic people from your life.
September 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
True Facts. Full Stop.
Did y'all know I've published a novella? Briar is a story of being other, of loving the enchanted thorns more than the enchanted princess, of becoming something not everyone understands. Available on Kindle and many other indie ebook platforms: books2read.com/u/4X2Jz5
September 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Did y'all know I've published a novella? Briar is a story of being other, of loving the enchanted thorns more than the enchanted princess, of becoming something not everyone understands. Available on Kindle and many other indie ebook platforms: books2read.com/u/4X2Jz5
Sunday morning, and I have murderous cramps. On the upside, I don't have to do anything in particular today, so I plan to spend a lot of it in bed watching my favorite witchy/Halloweeny movies and stitching. Also drinking ALL THE TEA. Hope you're having a lovely weekend friends.
September 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Sunday morning, and I have murderous cramps. On the upside, I don't have to do anything in particular today, so I plan to spend a lot of it in bed watching my favorite witchy/Halloweeny movies and stitching. Also drinking ALL THE TEA. Hope you're having a lovely weekend friends.