Valarie
@valariesj.bsky.social
TediousTextiles on instagram. I love to knit, crochet, embroider, and quilt to avoid dwelling on societal collapse. No I’m not a tradwife - but my wife is 😉
(That is a joke, she’s just a good baker)
(That is a joke, she’s just a good baker)
I’m going through WPA posters in the Library of Congress for another project, and came across this PSA.
“Hey Jim, we need you to design a poster that tells people syphilis is curable!”
“…okay but I’m gonna put dinosaurs on it.”
“Whatever man, just make sure it’s relevant.”
“Hey Jim, we need you to design a poster that tells people syphilis is curable!”
“…okay but I’m gonna put dinosaurs on it.”
“Whatever man, just make sure it’s relevant.”
March 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I’m going through WPA posters in the Library of Congress for another project, and came across this PSA.
“Hey Jim, we need you to design a poster that tells people syphilis is curable!”
“…okay but I’m gonna put dinosaurs on it.”
“Whatever man, just make sure it’s relevant.”
“Hey Jim, we need you to design a poster that tells people syphilis is curable!”
“…okay but I’m gonna put dinosaurs on it.”
“Whatever man, just make sure it’s relevant.”
🔔 Measles case confirmed in Michigan. Exposure may have occurred at the locations below. This is especially dangerous for kids who have not had the MMR vaccine.
March 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🔔 Measles case confirmed in Michigan. Exposure may have occurred at the locations below. This is especially dangerous for kids who have not had the MMR vaccine.
These two pieces will be on sale at Posterity Gallery in Grosse Pointe for the rest of the month, as part of their #PortraitParlor exhibition!
March 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
These two pieces will be on sale at Posterity Gallery in Grosse Pointe for the rest of the month, as part of their #PortraitParlor exhibition!
In the nick of time for the last day of #BlackHistoryMonth - Bessie Coleman ❤️ She was such an inspirational, determined woman. And of course we love a legendary aviator in this house.
Made of scrap/remnant fabric and a thrifted vintage frame!
Made of scrap/remnant fabric and a thrifted vintage frame!
February 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
In the nick of time for the last day of #BlackHistoryMonth - Bessie Coleman ❤️ She was such an inspirational, determined woman. And of course we love a legendary aviator in this house.
Made of scrap/remnant fabric and a thrifted vintage frame!
Made of scrap/remnant fabric and a thrifted vintage frame!
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is “where in the world.” A lot of people are posting travel photos and fiber festivals, but I don’t have that kind of money 😅 Here’s one of the first quilts I made; flags to represent my heritage! Terrible photo quality because it was at least ten years ago.
February 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is “where in the world.” A lot of people are posting travel photos and fiber festivals, but I don’t have that kind of money 😅 Here’s one of the first quilts I made; flags to represent my heritage! Terrible photo quality because it was at least ten years ago.
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is Handmade Gifts. Creating things for my family is my favorite hobby! Below are some mittens I knit for my mom - the white yarn glows in the dark.
February 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is Handmade Gifts. Creating things for my family is my favorite hobby! Below are some mittens I knit for my mom - the white yarn glows in the dark.
Latest #FiberArt - I would love to see this go to someone who works/worked for our National Parks @altnps.bsky.social which are one of the best ideas America ever had. Photo reference confirmed to be in public domain by an NPS archivist. We know you work hard! Not everything needs to make a profit 😒
February 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Latest #FiberArt - I would love to see this go to someone who works/worked for our National Parks @altnps.bsky.social which are one of the best ideas America ever had. Photo reference confirmed to be in public domain by an NPS archivist. We know you work hard! Not everything needs to make a profit 😒
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is #NowAndThen. I thought I’d showcase an older embroidery (the jacaranda tree) next to one of my more recent works. I’m still not where I’d like to be, skill-wise, but getting there!
February 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is #NowAndThen. I thought I’d showcase an older embroidery (the jacaranda tree) next to one of my more recent works. I’m still not where I’d like to be, skill-wise, but getting there!
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is #WearItWednesday! I love making items I can wear. This sweater says “Trust me - I have good morels” because I love to go mushroom hunting 😅 Notice I’m posing at the alpaca exhibit at the zoo. If I ever disappear, you’ll probably find me in the UP raising alpacas!
February 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is #WearItWednesday! I love making items I can wear. This sweater says “Trust me - I have good morels” because I love to go mushroom hunting 😅 Notice I’m posing at the alpaca exhibit at the zoo. If I ever disappear, you’ll probably find me in the UP raising alpacas!
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is TwosDay! I rarely knit socks because they take so long, but these were from the book Fellowship of the Knits and feature the leaf design of the fellowship‘s elven brooch. They’re made from alpaca and easily my favorite socks!
February 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is TwosDay! I rarely knit socks because they take so long, but these were from the book Fellowship of the Knits and feature the leaf design of the fellowship‘s elven brooch. They’re made from alpaca and easily my favorite socks!
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is love, so here are my loves showing off their “beards” for the lumberjack 5k. I crocheted them freehand :)
February 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is love, so here are my loves showing off their “beards” for the lumberjack 5k. I crocheted them freehand :)
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is #texture. Perhaps one of the reasons I like fiber arts so much is because it is a sensory experience I can control. I love the soft fabrics and choosing which textures will depict the image best.
February 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is #texture. Perhaps one of the reasons I like fiber arts so much is because it is a sensory experience I can control. I love the soft fabrics and choosing which textures will depict the image best.
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is “mood booster.” Fiber arts are a great mood booster for me because I can feel accomplished, as opposed to languishing in existential despair 🫠
February 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge is “mood booster.” Fiber arts are a great mood booster for me because I can feel accomplished, as opposed to languishing in existential despair 🫠
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge prompt is “inspiration.” I’ve seen a lot of photos of Bessie Coleman, but recently came across this one and it’s my new favorite. Best part? It’s in the public domain so I can use it as a reference to make a portrait!
February 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today’s #FiberuaryChallenge prompt is “inspiration.” I’ve seen a lot of photos of Bessie Coleman, but recently came across this one and it’s my new favorite. Best part? It’s in the public domain so I can use it as a reference to make a portrait!
The good thing about dogs is they don’t know the government is imploding ✌🏼
February 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The good thing about dogs is they don’t know the government is imploding ✌🏼
Today is “looking forward” for the #FiberuaryChallenge and I’m choosing to look forward to new projects instead of spiraling about potential future events. I have a couple more applications to finish up this month. Also, I need to visit the gallery where my work is exhibited (UofM Health)!
February 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today is “looking forward” for the #FiberuaryChallenge and I’m choosing to look forward to new projects instead of spiraling about potential future events. I have a couple more applications to finish up this month. Also, I need to visit the gallery where my work is exhibited (UofM Health)!
It’s finally February! Hopefully this month is better than the last (unlikely). I’ll do the #fiberuaryChallenge to connect with more people on this platform.
I’m TediousTextiles on instagram, where I still post despite wanting to boycott Meta. If we lose our communities, we’re easier to divide.
I’m TediousTextiles on instagram, where I still post despite wanting to boycott Meta. If we lose our communities, we’re easier to divide.
February 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It’s finally February! Hopefully this month is better than the last (unlikely). I’ll do the #fiberuaryChallenge to connect with more people on this platform.
I’m TediousTextiles on instagram, where I still post despite wanting to boycott Meta. If we lose our communities, we’re easier to divide.
I’m TediousTextiles on instagram, where I still post despite wanting to boycott Meta. If we lose our communities, we’re easier to divide.
Wake me up when it is half-past May!
January 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Wake me up when it is half-past May!
Our beagle, Comet, is always apawed that we send his boy to school. Or to bed. Or let him play at other friends’ houses. We’re monsters, truly.
January 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Our beagle, Comet, is always apawed that we send his boy to school. Or to bed. Or let him play at other friends’ houses. We’re monsters, truly.
Driving to Toledo today and saw a full circle rainbow around the sun. I’m just going to decide it’s a sign 🥰
January 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Driving to Toledo today and saw a full circle rainbow around the sun. I’m just going to decide it’s a sign 🥰