When you accidentally dress like your quilt and then take a (bad) snapshot off your computer using photo booth because you’re too lazy to set up the tripod.

Going to the Houston International Quilt Festival in October! I didn’t think it would get in because it’s been turned down 3x before from other shows. Just goes to show ya. You never know. “Bloom”, 63 x 41 inches

Seeing this level of embroidery artistry is tempting me to try it someday.

Hey, I wrote a post over on Substack full of studio tips to make quilting easier on the body and Nancy had this most excellent set up to share: bonus is seeing the Felon in Chief’s 34 indictments being read out by Alvin Bragg. Sweet memories. Laurashawquilts.substack.com

Nothing so far on the crap NYTimes. Fucking horrible.

Rainy Saturday studio vibes. I got burned out yesterday on all the horrors. Need some time just making stuff.

Hey! I’ve decided to start a Substack . . It’s free of course (for now 🙃) Just a place where I can write more detailed accounts of what it’s like making art in a world increasingly hostile to artists. So if you’re interested, head on over and give it a subscribe laurashawquilts.substack.com

How do you know when it’s done? Untrimmed, unbound, but quilted “Pink House at Crane’s Beach”, 88 x 88 inches

I’m doomscrolling but is it really? I mean the doom is real. So wouldn’t it be more accurate to say I’m keeping informed? Here’s a shot of my sewing room, where I go to escape.

Threw my back out during a zoom exercise class this morning but I’m still gonna table-baste this quilt. ‘Pushing through’ is the theme of my life right now. #undeterred #neverthelessshepersisted

I’m on a podcast talking about my censored quilt and women’s reproductive rights. Give it a listen on your favorite podcast app!

Roses are red Violets are blue

@kkellyfree.bsky.social hi Kath!

Never thought I’d be such a fan of @lizcheney.bsky.social but times like these make strange alliances. Liz, please start a third SANE party. I’ll join it.

I stand with Ukraine. Zelensky was the only leader in that room. I made this quilt three years ago, when the invasion started. I’m ashamed to be an American now. #slavaukraini #fucktrump #resist

Kicking some ass! Finally. Someone speaking up.

Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

Thank you for covering this! As an artist working in a medium that’s often considered ‘craft’ it feels so good to know the art world has our backs.

We made the news! well, the ART news but I'm incredibly chuffed! Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? hyperallergic.com/988785/is-fe...

OMFG! 🔥🔥🔥🔥Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "We are going to be in your faces, we're gonna be on your ass, we're going to make sure you understand that this is what democracy looks like!"

Intensely flattered to be next to Faith Ringgold!

A gay guy, a Black man, and a woman walk into a flight deck— that’s not the beginning of a joke, but just a regular day at work! There was so much DEI on this plane that we could hardly get in the air. Luckily my limp wrists were able to wrestle the heavy jet back to the ground 💅🏼

Woo hoo!! Great news! The SAQA board voted unanimously to pull the entire show out of AQS (see previous post for details) And the International Quilt Museum has acquired my quilt for their permanent collection! We all could use some good news. Thank you everyone for making your voices heard!

Posting this again, as I’ve updated my blog to include work from a second artist that was censored. The American Quilter’s Society sees (nonexistent) genitalia everywhere they look. 🍆 🍑 #quiltsky #art #censorship www.iothealien.com/blog/censors...

Another quilt banned by AQS. Seriously. What could be more beautiful than this?

➡️ January 20: FAA director fired ➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen ➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded ➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees ➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years Making America Great Again!

New blog post from Sarah about American Quilter’s Society banning quilts. Note: they’ve done it before.

My quilt about women’s reproductive rights has been banned from all American Quilters Society shows this year. It’s been part of a traveling show with SAQA. My artist statement is too long for here. It’s on my website: laurashaw.net/quilts#/your-mother #quiltsky

This kid slightly misunderstood their homework assignment and we could not possibly love it more. 12/10

Personally I feel flattened.

And the plum tree blooms. In January. In Portland. Because we’ve had weeks of sunshine. Which is very, very weird for Portland. In January. But it’s lovely, so please enjoy.

This week's Internet winner goes to...

Not sure this site can replicate the IG experience but I’m fed up with Meta. What about substack? Is that the new blogger? Photo is gorgeous #marimekko found at local vintage shop. Grossly overpriced but pretty! #quiltsky

Hello #quiltsky 👋👋 I’m a Quiltmaker from Portland Oregon making improv quilts from recycled materials. Hard to think about starting over on a new platform but IG is just a mess of ads and senseless reels. Curious to see how the community develops over here.

Can quilters find new life off IG? Let’s find out.