The Sustainable Quilter

From Pause to Purpose: Threads of Sustainability Returns 🧵 Stitching a New Chapter: Threads of Sustainability Is Back After a long pause, I’m excited to share that Threads of Sustainability, my podcast exploring conscious creativity in textiles, is returning — and it’s coming back with new energy, sharper focus, and even more inspiring voices. Over the past year, I’ve been quietly building, learning, and listening — from deepening my work as a sustainable artist and educator, to starting the development of an organic fabric line rooted in values I care deeply about.

From Pause to Purpose: Threads of Sustainability Returns

🧵 Stitching a New Chapter: Threads of Sustainability Is Back After a long pause, I’m excited to share that Threads of Sustainability, my podcast exploring conscious creativity in textiles, is returning — and it’s coming back with new energy,…

That sounds fantastic! Keep me posted 😊

Class + Kit – Chickadee Build confidence in thread painting with this beginner-friendly, interactive class! In this 3-hour Zoom workshop on May 3rd (10 AM – 1 PM EST), I’ll guide you step by step through stitching a charming chickadee while helping you troubleshoot machine issues and set up for success. Your registration includes a carefully curated kit with everything you need—no drawing skills required! Plus, you’ll have access to the recording and video tutorials for one month after the class. Limited spots available. Registration open March 1–31.

Class + Kit – Chickadee

Build confidence in thread painting with this beginner-friendly, interactive class! In this 3-hour Zoom workshop on May 3rd (10 AM – 1 PM EST), I’ll guide you step by step through stitching a charming chickadee while helping you troubleshoot machine issues and set up for…

Heron Class + Kit Bundle Date: May 10| Time: 10AM-4PM Join me, Bridget O’Flaherty, for a full-day immersive online workshop where we’ll bring a majestic heron to life with thread. This interactive class is designed for quilters who have dabbled in thread painting but want to build confidence and refine their technique in a supportive, small-group setting. With step-by-step guidance, we’ll explore essential thread painting skills like shading, blending, and adding intricate details—techniques that bring depth and realism to textile art.

Heron Class + Kit Bundle

Date: May 10| Time: 10AM-4PM Join me, Bridget O’Flaherty, for a full-day immersive online workshop where we’ll bring a majestic heron to life with thread. This interactive class is designed for quilters who have dabbled in thread painting but want to build confidence and…

Luna moth caterpillar

I love playing with ink drawing outside of my textiles. The shading is so challenging when there is no colour, it help me see the details better.

Does anyone else do any art that is different from what you usually do?

This is Kitty Kat. He’s as impressed with the dating pool in my area as I am.

Pointillism black ink flower drawing - iris by Bridget O’Flaherty

I’m starting a new series and intend to create prints on canvas from my ink drawings. These are my own drawings

Anything I need to know when sharing this kind of art online here in Bluesky?

I’m open to subject suggestions!

#womeninart #textileart #inkdrawing

Let’s start talking about sustainable textiles share accounts and feeds here #sustainabletextiles #sustainablequilting

#fibrearts, #sustainabletextiles

Textile art by @bridgetoflaherty.bsky.social Swans Mate for Life

Sustainable textiles - upcycled cotton, natural dyes, free motion embroidery

How might you approach your textile practice this year to expand on sustainable practices? Changing habits takes practice, and setting goals helps. We need to start with where we are and find a realistic path forward. The more we share ideas, the more people can take actionable steps.