Threadly Intent
@threadlyintent.bsky.social
Left coast 🇨🇦 fibre artist for fun, museum data nerd for work.
I also keep a website that I will theoretically finish posting my portfolio back catalogue to one day... https://with.threadlyintent.com/
I also keep a website that I will theoretically finish posting my portfolio back catalogue to one day... https://with.threadlyintent.com/
These picket patches seem more appropriate for end of week 7 of this strike.
#BCGEU #strike #blockprint #handmade
#BCGEU #strike #blockprint #handmade
October 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
These picket patches seem more appropriate for end of week 7 of this strike.
#BCGEU #strike #blockprint #handmade
#BCGEU #strike #blockprint #handmade
all the first batch was claimed before my shift was over & I've got the next batch drying in the studio for tomorrow. I might just make a dent in my scrap bin at this rate!
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
all the first batch was claimed before my shift was over & I've got the next batch drying in the studio for tomorrow. I might just make a dent in my scrap bin at this rate!
Keeping busy during the #BCGEU strike with these fresh picket patches. Can't believe we're half way through week 5 without a serious offer on the table.
#blockprinted #memade #strike #labour
#blockprinted #memade #strike #labour
October 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Keeping busy during the #BCGEU strike with these fresh picket patches. Can't believe we're half way through week 5 without a serious offer on the table.
#blockprinted #memade #strike #labour
#blockprinted #memade #strike #labour
Fixed some timing and needle alignment issues but holy moly did the previous owner ignore those. This base plate is actually punched all the way through! I didn’t know a needle could do that!
September 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Fixed some timing and needle alignment issues but holy moly did the previous owner ignore those. This base plate is actually punched all the way through! I didn’t know a needle could do that!
Picked up this old MemoryCraft 5000 as part of an auction lot and while the internet tells me it’s not worth getting running, a win98 vm isn’t a huge obstacle and all the machine itself seems to need is new oil, a fresh fuse and ~30 years of compacted lint removed. Not today landfill!
#sewsky
#sewsky
September 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Picked up this old MemoryCraft 5000 as part of an auction lot and while the internet tells me it’s not worth getting running, a win98 vm isn’t a huge obstacle and all the machine itself seems to need is new oil, a fresh fuse and ~30 years of compacted lint removed. Not today landfill!
#sewsky
#sewsky
New post up about making my green smocked dress, I adore the results of hand smocking and this pleating machine really sped the process up vs my first fully hand-done attempt, but what a time commitment! with.threadlyintent.com/gobsmocked/
#sewsky #smocking #sewing #vintagesewing #vintagetools
#sewsky #smocking #sewing #vintagesewing #vintagetools
September 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
New post up about making my green smocked dress, I adore the results of hand smocking and this pleating machine really sped the process up vs my first fully hand-done attempt, but what a time commitment! with.threadlyintent.com/gobsmocked/
#sewsky #smocking #sewing #vintagesewing #vintagetools
#sewsky #smocking #sewing #vintagesewing #vintagetools
I love making myself stupid little things to decorate my work areas
August 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I love making myself stupid little things to decorate my work areas
🧐 If a wall lizard were an entomologist, it would probably be pretty tempted to snack on its collection I figured...
#blockprint #linoprint #printmaking #testprint
#blockprint #linoprint #printmaking #testprint
August 16, 2025 at 3:56 AM
🧐 If a wall lizard were an entomologist, it would probably be pretty tempted to snack on its collection I figured...
#blockprint #linoprint #printmaking #testprint
#blockprint #linoprint #printmaking #testprint
It was a pain to make that big Auryn appliqué, but I love how it turned out! My sister LOVED this one 🤩
#memade #sewsky #slowfashion #cape #smalldesigner
#memade #sewsky #slowfashion #cape #smalldesigner
August 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It was a pain to make that big Auryn appliqué, but I love how it turned out! My sister LOVED this one 🤩
#memade #sewsky #slowfashion #cape #smalldesigner
#memade #sewsky #slowfashion #cape #smalldesigner
I adore this comfy smocked dress. With 4 roomy pockets that beg to get loaded up I’m already thinking of this as my cargo dress 👗
#sewsky #smocking #memade #slowfashion
#sewsky #smocking #memade #slowfashion
August 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I adore this comfy smocked dress. With 4 roomy pockets that beg to get loaded up I’m already thinking of this as my cargo dress 👗
#sewsky #smocking #memade #slowfashion
#sewsky #smocking #memade #slowfashion
Look at this little cutie! I love that there's always a hummingbird or 2 around this tree, but I've never managed to get a photo before!
#hummingbird #birds #nature
#hummingbird #birds #nature
July 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Look at this little cutie! I love that there's always a hummingbird or 2 around this tree, but I've never managed to get a photo before!
#hummingbird #birds #nature
#hummingbird #birds #nature
Letting myself go full on with the fabric manipulation on this one. I finished the smocking on the waist like 3 years ago and left the bodice as a problem for future me until last month 😅
#smocking #handmade #sewsky #workinprocess #cottagecore
#smocking #handmade #sewsky #workinprocess #cottagecore
July 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Letting myself go full on with the fabric manipulation on this one. I finished the smocking on the waist like 3 years ago and left the bodice as a problem for future me until last month 😅
#smocking #handmade #sewsky #workinprocess #cottagecore
#smocking #handmade #sewsky #workinprocess #cottagecore
The tree off my balcony has gotten some particularly cute visitors
June 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The tree off my balcony has gotten some particularly cute visitors
I just realized that since my sister isn't on Bluesky, she can't have her gift spoiled by me posting it here!
Her fav colour is blue, the twin faced moon and twinned snakes in the Auryn are nods to her being a Gemini.
The hood has so much volume, I like to think of it as a kind of privacy setting 😘
Her fav colour is blue, the twin faced moon and twinned snakes in the Auryn are nods to her being a Gemini.
The hood has so much volume, I like to think of it as a kind of privacy setting 😘
May 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I just realized that since my sister isn't on Bluesky, she can't have her gift spoiled by me posting it here!
Her fav colour is blue, the twin faced moon and twinned snakes in the Auryn are nods to her being a Gemini.
The hood has so much volume, I like to think of it as a kind of privacy setting 😘
Her fav colour is blue, the twin faced moon and twinned snakes in the Auryn are nods to her being a Gemini.
The hood has so much volume, I like to think of it as a kind of privacy setting 😘
I'll never get tired of watching steam rise on a chilly morning
May 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I'll never get tired of watching steam rise on a chilly morning
One more set from Francis King Park
May 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
One more set from Francis King Park
Some more photos from my visit to Francis King Park
May 6, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Some more photos from my visit to Francis King Park
If spooky's not your vibe, this one is bursting with life
May 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
If spooky's not your vibe, this one is bursting with life
Another in the same spooky forest aesthetic
May 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Another in the same spooky forest aesthetic
Just sifting through some inspiration/reference photos from a visit to Francis King Park and slightly obsessed with how this one came out
May 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Just sifting through some inspiration/reference photos from a visit to Francis King Park and slightly obsessed with how this one came out
I love making tarot cases, maybe even as much as I love making witch hats. Making my deck a cozy, protective home really helps me feel connected to a new deck.
This one is made of alpaca felt, leather, silk, cotton and a fused glass cabochon, all materials were scraps &/or sourced 2nd hand 🥰
This one is made of alpaca felt, leather, silk, cotton and a fused glass cabochon, all materials were scraps &/or sourced 2nd hand 🥰
March 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I love making tarot cases, maybe even as much as I love making witch hats. Making my deck a cozy, protective home really helps me feel connected to a new deck.
This one is made of alpaca felt, leather, silk, cotton and a fused glass cabochon, all materials were scraps &/or sourced 2nd hand 🥰
This one is made of alpaca felt, leather, silk, cotton and a fused glass cabochon, all materials were scraps &/or sourced 2nd hand 🥰
Sneaking in a profile shot because
February 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Sneaking in a profile shot because
Witch hats are something I return to again and again, the interesting shape and endless theming options just gets me.
I got to flex a lot of weaving, felting and sewing skills for this one, and it is definitely one of my favorite creations
#needlefelted #handwoven #witchhat #witchcouture #sewsky
I got to flex a lot of weaving, felting and sewing skills for this one, and it is definitely one of my favorite creations
#needlefelted #handwoven #witchhat #witchcouture #sewsky
February 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Witch hats are something I return to again and again, the interesting shape and endless theming options just gets me.
I got to flex a lot of weaving, felting and sewing skills for this one, and it is definitely one of my favorite creations
#needlefelted #handwoven #witchhat #witchcouture #sewsky
I got to flex a lot of weaving, felting and sewing skills for this one, and it is definitely one of my favorite creations
#needlefelted #handwoven #witchhat #witchcouture #sewsky
Sharing another needle felted buddy. I had a mighty craving for a cuddly micro raptor friend, now he keeps me company at work! Made from alpaca fibre, he's sooooo soft 😍
I really like how well the loosely spun yarns stand in for feathers on the wings.
#microraptor #needlefelting #softsculpture
I really like how well the loosely spun yarns stand in for feathers on the wings.
#microraptor #needlefelting #softsculpture
February 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Sharing another needle felted buddy. I had a mighty craving for a cuddly micro raptor friend, now he keeps me company at work! Made from alpaca fibre, he's sooooo soft 😍
I really like how well the loosely spun yarns stand in for feathers on the wings.
#microraptor #needlefelting #softsculpture
I really like how well the loosely spun yarns stand in for feathers on the wings.
#microraptor #needlefelting #softsculpture