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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · 21h

Did my yearly indigo dye yesterday, ive been spinning and dyeing yellow yarns all summer in preparation. Yellows overdyed with indigo is the best way to get naturally dyed greens.

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · 3d

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Added a few more private lessons to my schedule, Sundays in November. We can work on skills, act development, hash out some choreography, whatever you like!!

Photo for attention… if you aren’t making funny faces did the act even happen?
#burlesk #chairwork #floorwork

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · 8d

This woven rainbow wraps exceeded all my hopes and expectations! creatoriq.cc/474WuvZ

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · 9d

I love this deck so much, especially around soooky season. Hit me up if you need a tarot reading via email!

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · 10d

Just added a “Slither, Creep, and Crawl” choreo floorwork class to my schedule Sunday Oct. 26… spooky season has got me inspired! AND an offering for a private halloween themed chair dance party for you and up to 8 of your friends! Located in Des Moines, Ia.
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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · 13d

Next Sunday! www.ticketleap.events/tickets/maet...

Less than one week until the triumphant return of Evening snack ! burlesque class dance party with SNACKS! Sexy Halloween playlist and learn a fun choreo - costumes encouraged!! #desmoines #iowa #burlesque #lgbtqia

Evening Snack - Halloween Themed Burlesque Dance Class Party

Join the instructors of Flash Force University for an evening of burlesque, knowledge, fun, dance, and SNACKS. This is a 2 hour intensive for newbies and experienced performers alike. We will focus on...

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · 16d

Handknit rainbow joy… in scarf form!

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30% off through this weekend

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · 19d

Back on my bullshit. Dreamy cottagecore alpaca wool handspun handknit wrap. So cottagecore! Perfect also as a lap blanket.. creatoriq.cc/48GHRkE

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Aug 31

Fall is a stunning time for natural dyeing and I am taking advantage of it before winter. Dyes shown: cochineal, jewelweed, dyer’s polypore (mushroom), avacado pit, boack walnut leaves, goldenrod. Indigo, black walnut hull and a few more coming soon.

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Michael Stipe @michaelstipe.bsky.social · Aug 30

I can

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Aug 25

I just saw some gorgeous tapestry weaves on Instagram that made me think it was time to get my tapestry loom back out! I havent seen many weaves on this app - tapesty weavers, rigid heddle loom weavers, saori weavers, where are ya? I’d like to follow you!

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Aug 14

YUP

Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Aug 14

Gayyyyyyy

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Aug 14

.. huh. Interesting

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you!!

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Best of Dying Twitter @bestofdyingtwit.bsky.social · Aug 12

THE GIRLS ARE FIGHTINGGG

Sam Altman
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This is a remarkable claim given what I have heard alleged that Elon does to manipulate X to benefit himself and his own companies and harm his competitors and people he doesn't like.
Elon Musk
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Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any Al company besides OpenAl to reach #1 in the App Store, which is an unequivocal antitrust violation. ...
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In January 2025, DeepSeek reached #1 overall on the App Store.
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You got 3M views on your bullshit post, you liar, far more than l've received on many of mine, despite me having 50 times your follower count!
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will you sign an affidavit that you have never directed changes to the X algorithm in a way that has hurt your competitors or helped your own companies?
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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Aug 12

Been doing fiberart nerd stuff, currently down the weaving rabbit hole

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Lee-in-Iowa 💙 @lee-in-iowa.bsky.social · Jul 7

We will not forget. We will not forgive.

Pix of a slew of Republicans in close-won seats—that we will oust in the midterms.

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Jul 6

Mmmm I had fun spinning up this batch of “fiber crumbs” - all my leftover bits and bobs! 500 yards total, available - it would be amazing as a wrap, cardigan, blanket or giant weaving! Or, make matching hats for everyone you know? single ply bulky weight. $250 for all or 100 yard lots for $60.

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Orcspiration @orcspiration.bsky.social · Jul 6

DRINK WATER FROM THE SKULLS OF YOUR ENEMIES! IF YOU HAVE CRUSHED THEIR SKULLS, USE A GLASS.

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Jul 4

Definitely in my making crafts while the world burns era.

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Jul 3

Trying a variety of wild flower “champagnes” - simple wildcrafted fermented drinks

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Jun 18

She’s GORGEOUS and she’s looking for a home. 18x88 inches, handwoven. Made from a wide variety of yarns: upcycled milllspuns (acrylic, cotton, wool, mohair), as well as handspun wool and@mohair, with hand dyed sari silk. $200 takes it If you buy direct.. that’s a steal, but hey - enjoy.

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Maggie / Mae The Force @girlwithasword.bsky.social · Jun 14

In todays episode of “use what you have” gardening, we are planting some sprouting potatoes in some plastic baskets we had laying around and old hay from my moms barn. Stay tuned

A large basket of hay, three small
Empty plastic baskets, and some small
Potatoes that are sprouting

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Meredith Sparkles Burlesque @meredithsparkles.bsky.social · Jun 12

Our Congress has completely abdicated their responsibility to check & balance. Only the judicial branch is (mostly) trying to do the job the Founders set up for it to do. Our government is non-functional because our elected representatives won't do the job!

SorryHat @sorryhat.bsky.social · Jun 12

People yelling impeach don’t really understand how deep of shit we are standing in right now.

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