Ruth Burnham
@ruthburnham.bsky.social
Lifelong Dem., handspinner, knitter, 🧶 Grandy. www.flatironsfiberworks.com no DMs unless I know you or you want #activistknitting. I block DMs, 🚫bitcoin, men who are looking, and random busty ladies. #EmotionalSupportChickens
Also, he’s had at least one mini-stroke , which may foretell a bigger one.
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Also, he’s had at least one mini-stroke , which may foretell a bigger one.
Fortunately, or we’d be in even worse trouble. He is ignorant and just plain stupid.
September 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Fortunately, or we’d be in even worse trouble. He is ignorant and just plain stupid.
My latest finished object. Handspun linen lace topper. Pattern is “Donovan”, available on Ravelry.
July 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
My latest finished object. Handspun linen lace topper. Pattern is “Donovan”, available on Ravelry.
So, in addition to being Flag Day, stupid military parade day, DJT’s birthday, &No Kings Day, it’s World Wide Knit in Public Day. Shall I take my knitting downtown and sit quietly, with one of my Emotional Support Chickens on display, showing that resistance can take many forms? #activistknitting
June 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
So, in addition to being Flag Day, stupid military parade day, DJT’s birthday, &No Kings Day, it’s World Wide Knit in Public Day. Shall I take my knitting downtown and sit quietly, with one of my Emotional Support Chickens on display, showing that resistance can take many forms? #activistknitting
I make handspun, handknit Emotional Support Chickens and penguins for people who send me a copy of their donation receipt ($100 or more for chickens, $50 or more for penguins) to any organization this administration would hate. 30 chickens and two penguins so far #activistknitting
May 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I make handspun, handknit Emotional Support Chickens and penguins for people who send me a copy of their donation receipt ($100 or more for chickens, $50 or more for penguins) to any organization this administration would hate. 30 chickens and two penguins so far #activistknitting
Handspun, handknit Emotional Support Chicken 🐔 in appreciation of Canada. #activistknitting
April 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Handspun, handknit Emotional Support Chicken 🐔 in appreciation of Canada. #activistknitting
One of my first (of 29) was Ruth Bader Hensburg, which others have come up with, too. Handspun black wool/silk tweed with “pearls” at the neck. She went to a generous ACLU donor. #activistknitting Almost $8000 raised so far for progressive causes.
April 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
One of my first (of 29) was Ruth Bader Hensburg, which others have come up with, too. Handspun black wool/silk tweed with “pearls” at the neck. She went to a generous ACLU donor. #activistknitting Almost $8000 raised so far for progressive causes.
My latest ESC in handspun wool, bamboo, and silk. I have no patience for spindle spinning, though I appreciate it.
April 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My latest ESC in handspun wool, bamboo, and silk. I have no patience for spindle spinning, though I appreciate it.
Emotional Support Chicken #29 going to donors in Washington State for their generous support for the American Friends Service Committee and ACLU. #activistknitting. Handspun yarn includes bamboo, wool, and silk.
April 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Emotional Support Chicken #29 going to donors in Washington State for their generous support for the American Friends Service Committee and ACLU. #activistknitting. Handspun yarn includes bamboo, wool, and silk.
Emotional Support Chickens 25 and 26. Handspun, handknit.
April 8, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Emotional Support Chickens 25 and 26. Handspun, handknit.
Just took a brief break from knitting Emotional Support Chickens to make a cardigan using repurposed yarn from a previous cardi and leftovers from ESCs. Plus multicolored painted wood buttons.
April 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Just took a brief break from knitting Emotional Support Chickens to make a cardigan using repurposed yarn from a previous cardi and leftovers from ESCs. Plus multicolored painted wood buttons.
Handspun, hand knit Emotional Support Chicken, soon headed to a generous donor to World Central Kitchen, with “felted” eggs. Styrofoam “eggs” with various bits of wool wrapped around and hand fulled until “done.” #activistknitting
March 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Handspun, hand knit Emotional Support Chicken, soon headed to a generous donor to World Central Kitchen, with “felted” eggs. Styrofoam “eggs” with various bits of wool wrapped around and hand fulled until “done.” #activistknitting
My green and purple Emotional Support Chicken and another yet to be made in honor of 🇨🇦 just netted a $209 contribution to World Central Kitchen and put me over $7000 raised for progressive causes. #activistknitting
March 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
My green and purple Emotional Support Chicken and another yet to be made in honor of 🇨🇦 just netted a $209 contribution to World Central Kitchen and put me over $7000 raised for progressive causes. #activistknitting
Le Rouge et Le Noir—Emotional Support Chicken number 24– handspun wool and alpaca with glass beads and safety eyes. #activistknitting Available in exchange for a $100 donation to any progressive cause this administration would hate.
March 18, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Le Rouge et Le Noir—Emotional Support Chicken number 24– handspun wool and alpaca with glass beads and safety eyes. #activistknitting Available in exchange for a $100 donation to any progressive cause this administration would hate.
This handspun, handknit spring chicken is available in exchange for a $100 or higher donation (can include cumulative gifts) to any progressive cause. Free shipping. She’s green silk tweed and purple bamboo with wool comb, wattle and beak. Safety eyes. DM me!☘️☘️☘️
March 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This handspun, handknit spring chicken is available in exchange for a $100 or higher donation (can include cumulative gifts) to any progressive cause. Free shipping. She’s green silk tweed and purple bamboo with wool comb, wattle and beak. Safety eyes. DM me!☘️☘️☘️
Here’s a handspun handknit Emotional Support Bunny made in exchange for a donation to a progressive cause. #activistnlknitting. Almost $7000 raised since the election.
March 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Here’s a handspun handknit Emotional Support Bunny made in exchange for a donation to a progressive cause. #activistnlknitting. Almost $7000 raised since the election.
This fancy spring Emotional Support Chicken is available in exchange for a receipt for a donation of $100 or more to any progressive cause (especially a DEI one) that this administration would hate. Handspun silk tweed (green), bamboo (purple), wool (comb and wattle) and multicolored glass beads
March 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
This fancy spring Emotional Support Chicken is available in exchange for a receipt for a donation of $100 or more to any progressive cause (especially a DEI one) that this administration would hate. Handspun silk tweed (green), bamboo (purple), wool (comb and wattle) and multicolored glass beads
Here’s Mac watching a nature show. He watches dogs, wolves, and big cats very carefully. Not nearly as challenging as your show.
March 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Here’s Mac watching a nature show. He watches dogs, wolves, and big cats very carefully. Not nearly as challenging as your show.
Here are my chickens.
March 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Here are my chickens.
My “Rainbow Girls” Emotional Support Chickens. All made for people who have made donations to progressive causes this administration would hate. Over $7000 raised so far. I’m starting an Emotional Support Bunny now. #activistknitting
March 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My “Rainbow Girls” Emotional Support Chickens. All made for people who have made donations to progressive causes this administration would hate. Over $7000 raised so far. I’m starting an Emotional Support Bunny now. #activistknitting
A couple of more blue possibilities. If I have to order a different fiber, it might not reach you finished in time.
March 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A couple of more blue possibilities. If I have to order a different fiber, it might not reach you finished in time.