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Alison in winter ❄️
@alimasin.bsky.social
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she/her, 🎉40🎉, writing about gay pirates, short chapter enthusiast, #FallFrontFriday
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alimasin.bsky.social
Alison in winter ❄️ @alimasin.bsky.social · Nov 3
Get ready to undo some buttons because on Friday, November 21st, we’re celebrating the Fall Front Friday Fall Festival!

Make something new, share something old, and most importantly, think about all your favorites in fall front pants 🥰

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An extremely cool graphic for the Fall Front Friday Fall Festival. Friday, November 21st. Text reads: "Put your favorite character in fall-front pants! Create something new! Share something old! #FallFrontFriday " The border of the graphic is closeups of fall front pants worn by various characters in Our Flag Means Death, with fall leaves placed over the front of their pants.
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ofmdsac.bsky.social
Day 6: Stede would definitely want to remember having the same brilliant and successful idea as Blackbeard.

I also sifted through dozens of lighthouse pendants and charms but none felt quite right until I found this one from the Girl Scouts shop (!) which has really cool shadowing.

#OFMDSAC
A drawer of an advent calendar has been removed from the main calendar for a close-up. A small wooden number 6 that is painted gold is on the upper right corner. The faux aged paper is colored tan and the following phrase is printed in black toner: "We need to be a lighthouse!" An enameled lighthouse pendant is strung on a stainless steel chain. It has black, gray, and white vertical sections to show shadowing, and a yellow light pointing outward.
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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swordsjew.bsky.social
i finally got to see hans holbein's portrait of cromwell in person at the frick and went into a fugue state about it. i ran towards it so fast i almost tripped on my huge pants. wolf hall means so much to me as like the best writing craft of all time and i just. kicked agoraphobia's ass, to see it
portrait of thomas cromwell by hans holbein the younger at the frick museum. its at an awkward angle cuz im short as fuck.
December 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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ofmdadventcalendar.bsky.social
Happy 6th of December ✨

Behind today’s door is a sunny surprise from Brazil! A wonderful piece of artwork by @sailorsruin92.bsky.social 🙌😍☀️

archiveofourown.org/collections/...

And if you want to support Sailor’s art, you can do so here:
www.redbubble.com/people/Sailo...

#OFMDadventCalendar #OFMD
Digitally altered image of Fang (David Fane) from Our Flag Means Death (can’t remember the episode, but it’s from season 1). He is resting his hands atop the thing that hauls in the anchor, and side eyeing someone. The still has been digitally altered by drawing a Santa hat on his head (making him look very much like Santa Claus 🎅🏻🙂‍↕️😅). Across the bottom of the image is handwritten text that reads: “THE 6TH DOOR”. (Digital altering by: TillyChMo)
December 6, 2024 at 9:54 AM
alimasin.bsky.social
stressing just as much about placement of this as with a real tattoo
ofmdsac.bsky.social Stede's Advent Calendar @ofmdsac.bsky.social · 1d
Day 5: Stede's rebirth into The Gentleman Pirate also inspired Polite Menace™️ as his brand.

I couldn't let a whole calendar go by without a nod to our fandom's rich gallery of permanent (or temporary) ink.

#OFMDSAC

www.etsy.com/listing/1843...
A drawer of an advent calendar has been removed from the main calendar for a close-up. A small wooden number 5 that is painted gold is on the upper right corner. The faux aged paper is colored tan and the following phrase is printed in black toner: "Polite Menace. That'll be my brand." A small glossy square of temporary tattoo paper has the words "Polite Menace" mirrored so it can be placed on skin to transfer the ink.
December 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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aerialembroidery.bsky.social
'In the winter garden' - my favourite geometric garden aerial that I've ever done! I don't remember if I shared it here or not yet - it has camellia bushes in the centre and beds of winter heather and hellebore :) the geometric landscapes are always more challenging and I love that! #embroidery
An embroidery hoop containing a sewn aerial-view of a geometric formal garden. It has rows of trees, stone paths and beds of pink, purple and green plants.
December 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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mcmissiles.bsky.social
online friendship is crazy. like yeah we go way back. we talk about weird shit exclusively and we've seen each other in person between zero and four times
December 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
alimasin.bsky.social
Great thread with a FASCINATING article at the end!
tomandlorenzo.bsky.social Tom & Lorenzo @tomandlorenzo.bsky.social · 1d
A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
Rachel Harlow, her hair pulled back in a chignon, in an Oscar de la Renta dress in 1972
December 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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feriowind.bsky.social
hey all this is what I've been working on this past year, hope you guys will check it out!!
messedcomics.bsky.social MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 4d
The First Asian Village in North America?
St. Malo, Louisiana is a profound, untold chapter of Filipino American history!
Why was this history hidden?

Read about our next project!
Research began with the amazing @bayoubarkada. Cover art by @feriowind.
www.messedcomics.com/single-post/...
#1 Journey to St. Malo—Unearthing the First Asian Village in North America
Sometimes, inspiration finds you when you least expect it. My journey into the world of St. Malo began with a casual conversation at a comic convention.
www.messedcomics.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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veeagainsttheday.bsky.social
photo 1 - Ed YEARNING photo 2 - Stede SMITTEN photo 3 - they're both beaming CO-CAPTAINS I LOVE YOU
ofmdframes.bsky.social Our Flag Means Death Frames @ofmdframes.bsky.social · 2d
🥃 well... i suppose if you found the absolutely two perfect people... then they could potentially... co-captain? 🥰
advincha fit stede holding a glass of brandy, glancing over at ed teach also holding a glass of brandy, proposing they could, potentially, co-captain (our flag means death s1e7) advincha fit stede holding a glass of brandy, glancing over at ed teach also holding a glass of brandy, grinning widely as they just said the same thing, ed is looking away trying to hide how scared he is of how happy this makes him (our flag means death s1e7) advincha fit stede and ed teach, now co-captains, cheers and clink glasses, someone should tell them they're in love (our flag means death s1e7)
December 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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politestmenace.bsky.social
1) This scene is so freaking funny!!

2) Jim’s face omg 😂
Lucius saying “Um, so we have been exercising together” while Oluwande tries to look like he’s not involved and Jim continues quietly seething
December 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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mgm1229.bsky.social
So I was interviewed for a podcast by the bloodbank as a person with an interesting story about receiving blood. As everything else the past few years, it’s wrapped up with OFMD. It’s a love letter to our fandom and a certain indestructible little f*cker. bloodworks101.buzzsprout.com/775991/episo...
"The Gravy Basket" — Missa Marmalstein (S7 E13) - Bloodworks 101
For fans of the hit HBO show Our Flag Means Death, the Gravy Basket is a place between life and death. After a trip to New York for an Our Flag Means Death convention, the Gravy Basket became real for...
bloodworks101.buzzsprout.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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ofmdsac.bsky.social
Day 4: A Star Is Born! "The Gentleman Pirate" does indeed have a nice ring to it, and Stede needed a fancy accessory for his rebrand.

#OFMDSAC

www.etsy.com/listing/1272...
A drawer of an advent calendar has been removed from the main calendar for a close-up. A small wooden number 4 that is painted gold is on the upper right corner. The faux aged paper is colored tan and the following phrase is printed in black toner: "A Gentleman Pirate? Ooh, that rings!" A rectangular enameled lapel pin reads "Gentleman Pirate" with a light teal background and gunmetal gray script.
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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rottensoldier.bsky.social
Lucius and Izzy and Molly is a #Sprizzy romp featuring sex, drugs and two incredible pieces of art by the talented
Sydmish!
archiveofourown.org/works/61585444
Lucius And Izzy And Molly by Spicy Soldier Rated E for sex and drugs
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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yumlavendersoap.bsky.social
once again asking those who can to donate to PSAF. I'm thankful to be in a position I can donate, myself this year. funds directly support those seeking abortion health care in my state 💜
December 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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cara.city
thinking, as I often do, of the queer erotics of that mountain goats song where the guy is tied up and unconscious in the back of the other guy's car as they drive silently across the desert. I think that should be a short film, the imagery is there.
December 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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starbramble.bsky.social
Haven't been drawing much recently, but got the urge to do some face studies and I finally drew a Zheng that I like #ofmd
A black and white drawing of Zheng Yi Sao from 'Our Flag Mans Death' as played by Ruibo Qian. Head is resting on one hand and she looks fed up.
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
alimasin.bsky.social
Stede making coffee in the kitchen on a cold morning and Ed shuffles in from the bedroom, his skin still warm from being under the covers

🥹🥹🥹
December 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
alimasin.bsky.social
I made a little video of me opening the door for this one! marvel at my uh amazing cinematography but mostly at how delightful this whole setup is!
December 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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sethsownstar.bsky.social
We're trying to honor my Mama's burial wishes & we could use a little help. She just wants to be laid to rest with Dad & she deserves the world for everything she gave to everyone her whole life. 💜😢

gofund.me/26ad91b64
Donate to Honoring Marion's Last Wish: Burial Support, organized by Crystal Thomas
My name is Crystal I am starting this go fund me for my daughter(Brittany) … Crystal Thomas needs your support for Honoring Marion's Last Wish: Burial Support
gofund.me
December 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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ofmdsac.bsky.social
Day 2: I know a lot of us fell in love with Stede when he read to the crew, and the book choice of Pinocchio is so poignant for one of the show's themes of what does it mean to be a "real" pirate or man, or captain or father, or just an adult in general.

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#OFMDSAC
A drawer of an advent calendar has been removed from the main calendar for a close-up. A small wooden number 2 that is painted gold is on the upper right corner. The faux aged paper is colored tan and the following phrase is printed in black toner: "My family's here now, at sea." A plastic book with a small chain and keyring attached. The cover is of an animated marionette with the title reading "Pinocchio." The interior of the book opens to show two white and black 3-D printed plastic pages that read:  Left page: "His wish had come true!" Right page: "At long last, he'd become a real boy!"
December 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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aerialembroidery.bsky.social
I've now opened a raffle for this embroidery landscape - direct link below! The listing has full details for the reason and how to enter, the process, etc. This is a vital moment for me so any post engagement/shares will be extremely helpful! victoriaroserichards.co.uk/collection/a... #art
An embroidery hoop containing an embroidered aerial view landscape inspired by vibrant Autumn woods. It depicts trees rich in oranges, reds and golds, winding blue streams, a country lane and wild moorland animals.
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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unplsntdvrsns.bsky.social
Tis the season for cornball holiday stories. Established Gentlebeard into Steddyhands, lightweight & silly, posted last year
unplsntdvrsns.bsky.social UD @unplsntdvrsns.bsky.social · Jan 16
"Hot (Headed) Frosty"
ofmdfic published Dec '24-Jan '25
it's a hot frosty steddyhands AU. izzy's a snowman and he's a virgin, Ed & Stede are already married. 18k, rated E for the last chapter
#udfic
archiveofourown.org/works/616610...
A photo of a frowny snowman with a hat and red scarf. He's also got a little X drawn on his face under his left eye. The text reads: Hot (Headed) Frosty a steddyhands holiday AU by unpleasantdiversions
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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tenderashell.bsky.social
Hi, they’re on ao3 now :)

archiveofourown.org/works/74962101
Screenshot from AO3 of a fic titled “you get me high on a tiny love” by user 5VeryHappyYears. The summary reads “A collection of bite size scenarios featuring Ed & Stede enjoying Stede's lovely body. Or, Stede has a small dick and Ed can't get enough of it.”
December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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miaugly.bsky.social
She's here! My 3:10 to Yuma AU with @intheblanketfort.bsky.social for the OFMD Big Bang is posted for your pleasure. Good horses! Sharp-shooting! Happy endings that fly in the face of the source material! Link below. The art is truly next level and this is about to become a Caly appreciation blog.
December 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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ghostalservice.bsky.social
It’s #givingTuesday so if you can, go give money to our fundraisers for trans kids in the US South (bit.ly/OFMDcraft) or immigrant kids facing deportation alone (act.theyoungcenter.org/a/donate-you...)! #ofmdcraftfair #ywmlp
Craft Fair for Trans kids - Donate to TYEP
Thank you for supporting the Campaign for Southern Equality's Trans Youth Emergency Project via the Our Flag Means Death Craft Fair! Your donation helps families of transgender youth nationwide navig...
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM