Em Williams aka etheldora
@emwilliamsfiber.bsky.social
Cutting up perfectly good fabric for over 25 years. Love color, teaching, and the occasional political rant. Reformed zoologist, chemist, tech support(ist?), writer, graphic designer …
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Volunteers created blankets for elephants during a cold spell in Myanmar, Winga Baw Elephant camp #WomensArt
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Volunteers created blankets for elephants during a cold spell in Myanmar, Winga Baw Elephant camp #WomensArt
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The Trump-Supreme Court battle is not really the crisis.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
April 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Trump-Supreme Court battle is not really the crisis.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
No Kings!
(Except maybe me …)
.
Speak up. Make phone calls. Send letters. Provide support services for organizations you care about.
Check out 5calls.org or indivisible.org for ideas
(Except maybe me …)
.
Speak up. Make phone calls. Send letters. Provide support services for organizations you care about.
Check out 5calls.org or indivisible.org for ideas
April 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
No Kings!
(Except maybe me …)
.
Speak up. Make phone calls. Send letters. Provide support services for organizations you care about.
Check out 5calls.org or indivisible.org for ideas
(Except maybe me …)
.
Speak up. Make phone calls. Send letters. Provide support services for organizations you care about.
Check out 5calls.org or indivisible.org for ideas
And these are the people trying to eliminate the Dept of Education …
(Don’t know why they think I would donate, but I’ll let them waste money on the letters.)
(Don’t know why they think I would donate, but I’ll let them waste money on the letters.)
March 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
And these are the people trying to eliminate the Dept of Education …
(Don’t know why they think I would donate, but I’ll let them waste money on the letters.)
(Don’t know why they think I would donate, but I’ll let them waste money on the letters.)
Modern version of the reproductive rights quilt top is finished. Re-designed/re-made a few blocks and re-embroidered a few that needed to rotate. I could have kept re-arranging the blocks for weeks but made myself stop.
Lots of scraps … time to make rope bowls.
And the original quilt my group made.
Lots of scraps … time to make rope bowls.
And the original quilt my group made.
February 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Modern version of the reproductive rights quilt top is finished. Re-designed/re-made a few blocks and re-embroidered a few that needed to rotate. I could have kept re-arranging the blocks for weeks but made myself stop.
Lots of scraps … time to make rope bowls.
And the original quilt my group made.
Lots of scraps … time to make rope bowls.
And the original quilt my group made.
Please join the Menino Arts Center for an on online viewing and reading of their “Images Then Words Exhibition” on their virtual 3D Gallery. Tues, Feb 11, 7-9pm
You will need to register for the Zoom link. www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/
My “Lightly Tethered” is excited to be read to! See you there?
You will need to register for the Zoom link. www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/
My “Lightly Tethered” is excited to be read to! See you there?
February 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Please join the Menino Arts Center for an on online viewing and reading of their “Images Then Words Exhibition” on their virtual 3D Gallery. Tues, Feb 11, 7-9pm
You will need to register for the Zoom link. www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/
My “Lightly Tethered” is excited to be read to! See you there?
You will need to register for the Zoom link. www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/
My “Lightly Tethered” is excited to be read to! See you there?
Next block re-work to eliminate seams …
Like it much better without all the seams but I really should learn to take my time and cut a proper circle!
Third try may be happening …
Like it much better without all the seams but I really should learn to take my time and cut a proper circle!
Third try may be happening …
February 9, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Next block re-work to eliminate seams …
Like it much better without all the seams but I really should learn to take my time and cut a proper circle!
Third try may be happening …
Like it much better without all the seams but I really should learn to take my time and cut a proper circle!
Third try may be happening …
Ended up remaking a couple blocks that weren’t making me happy.
This one I remade by piecing odd, inset corner, shapes. I’m rather proud of myself.
It actually was easier than cutting the shapes down into smaller pieces with straight seams. Huh, who knew?
This one I remade by piecing odd, inset corner, shapes. I’m rather proud of myself.
It actually was easier than cutting the shapes down into smaller pieces with straight seams. Huh, who knew?
February 8, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Ended up remaking a couple blocks that weren’t making me happy.
This one I remade by piecing odd, inset corner, shapes. I’m rather proud of myself.
It actually was easier than cutting the shapes down into smaller pieces with straight seams. Huh, who knew?
This one I remade by piecing odd, inset corner, shapes. I’m rather proud of myself.
It actually was easier than cutting the shapes down into smaller pieces with straight seams. Huh, who knew?
Open to the possibility that I am overthinking this quilt layout thing …
February 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Open to the possibility that I am overthinking this quilt layout thing …
Fussing about with the layout of my minimalist version of our Reproductive Rights quilt. A block for each state, representing their current reproductive rights laws.
And getting expert advice from my assistant …
And getting expert advice from my assistant …
February 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Fussing about with the layout of my minimalist version of our Reproductive Rights quilt. A block for each state, representing their current reproductive rights laws.
And getting expert advice from my assistant …
And getting expert advice from my assistant …
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Writing emails to the sponsors of AQS will probably do more to effect change than a boycott. Not saying we shouldn’t boycott AQS, but I believe that their sponsors should be given a chance to help them see the error of their ways.
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
Following the massive outpouring of support on my last post, I've written a follow up: Hitting Back at the American Quilter's Society: What You Can Do. Please share with your communities!
#quiltsky #art #censorship
www.iothealien.com/blog/hitting...
#quiltsky #art #censorship
www.iothealien.com/blog/hitting...
Hitting Back at the American Quilter's Society — Io the Alien
The American Quilter's Society has a history of censorship continuing to this day. Here's what we can do next.
www.iothealien.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Writing emails to the sponsors of AQS will probably do more to effect change than a boycott. Not saying we shouldn’t boycott AQS, but I believe that their sponsors should be given a chance to help them see the error of their ways.
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
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I’m totally appreciating @accuquilt.bsky.social’s blog post today. It strikes me as a direct response to the censorship of the AQS. I see you and appreciate you, Accuquilt!
www.accuquilt.com/blog/news/10...
www.accuquilt.com/blog/news/10...
100 Years of Women’s Voices Through Quilting and Sewing
For centuries, quilting and sewing have been more than domestic tasks. They have served as powerful forms of expression—a tactile language through which women have woven their stories, identitie
www.accuquilt.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I’m totally appreciating @accuquilt.bsky.social’s blog post today. It strikes me as a direct response to the censorship of the AQS. I see you and appreciate you, Accuquilt!
www.accuquilt.com/blog/news/10...
www.accuquilt.com/blog/news/10...
Snow/ice dyeing is for the patient … not one of my strong points … but very interesting so I will be trying it again.
The interesting part is the way the colors in the dye separate during the slow process of the snow melting.
Used moss green and a little deep yellow. And not enough soda ash?
The interesting part is the way the colors in the dye separate during the slow process of the snow melting.
Used moss green and a little deep yellow. And not enough soda ash?
February 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Snow/ice dyeing is for the patient … not one of my strong points … but very interesting so I will be trying it again.
The interesting part is the way the colors in the dye separate during the slow process of the snow melting.
Used moss green and a little deep yellow. And not enough soda ash?
The interesting part is the way the colors in the dye separate during the slow process of the snow melting.
Used moss green and a little deep yellow. And not enough soda ash?
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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!
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!
February 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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!
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!
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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...
#quiltsky #art #censorship
www.iothealien.com/blog/censors...
Why I'm Boycotting the American Quilter's Society — Io the Alien
The American Quilter's Society has a long history of censoring artists. Read about their history of censorship, and why I'm boycotting AQS shows.
www.iothealien.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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...
#quiltsky #art #censorship
www.iothealien.com/blog/censors...
Quilt has been censored due to its subject matter: women’s reproductive rights.
Annual attendance at AQS quilt shows is about 37,000 (according to their website). The vast majority are female.
Words fail me.
Annual attendance at AQS quilt shows is about 37,000 (according to their website). The vast majority are female.
Words fail me.
January 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Quilt has been censored due to its subject matter: women’s reproductive rights.
Annual attendance at AQS quilt shows is about 37,000 (according to their website). The vast majority are female.
Words fail me.
Annual attendance at AQS quilt shows is about 37,000 (according to their website). The vast majority are female.
Words fail me.
Visited a “new-to-me” gallery in Watertown. Storefront Art Projects, 83 Spring St, Watertown MA
On display were Jeanne Williamson Ostroff’s “Wordle Paintings.” Her works are inspired by daily walks, grids, and puzzles
The next show is Lois Tarlow’s paintings of Maine and New Mexico, opening Feb 8.
On display were Jeanne Williamson Ostroff’s “Wordle Paintings.” Her works are inspired by daily walks, grids, and puzzles
The next show is Lois Tarlow’s paintings of Maine and New Mexico, opening Feb 8.
January 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Visited a “new-to-me” gallery in Watertown. Storefront Art Projects, 83 Spring St, Watertown MA
On display were Jeanne Williamson Ostroff’s “Wordle Paintings.” Her works are inspired by daily walks, grids, and puzzles
The next show is Lois Tarlow’s paintings of Maine and New Mexico, opening Feb 8.
On display were Jeanne Williamson Ostroff’s “Wordle Paintings.” Her works are inspired by daily walks, grids, and puzzles
The next show is Lois Tarlow’s paintings of Maine and New Mexico, opening Feb 8.
January 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Please join my pal Lightly Tethered and me at the reception for “Images Then Words” this Saturday, January 25, 3:30 – 5 pm, at Menino Arts Center in Hyde Park.
An exhibition of Word Artists responding to Image Artists. Viewable in person or in a virtual 3D gallery.
www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.%E...
An exhibition of Word Artists responding to Image Artists. Viewable in person or in a virtual 3D gallery.
www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.%E...
January 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Please join my pal Lightly Tethered and me at the reception for “Images Then Words” this Saturday, January 25, 3:30 – 5 pm, at Menino Arts Center in Hyde Park.
An exhibition of Word Artists responding to Image Artists. Viewable in person or in a virtual 3D gallery.
www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.%E...
An exhibition of Word Artists responding to Image Artists. Viewable in person or in a virtual 3D gallery.
www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.%E...
Still learn bluesky …
Only four pictures per post …
More from the Kniznick at Brandeis
Only four pictures per post …
More from the Kniznick at Brandeis
January 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Still learn bluesky …
Only four pictures per post …
More from the Kniznick at Brandeis
Only four pictures per post …
More from the Kniznick at Brandeis
Visited “Wrongs & RIGHTS” at the Brandeis University Women’s Research Center’s Kniznick Gallery.
The exhibit “brings together five decades of work supporting the intergenerational battle for reproductive rights …”
It closes at the end of next week and I highly recommend scheduling a guided tour.
The exhibit “brings together five decades of work supporting the intergenerational battle for reproductive rights …”
It closes at the end of next week and I highly recommend scheduling a guided tour.
January 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Visited “Wrongs & RIGHTS” at the Brandeis University Women’s Research Center’s Kniznick Gallery.
The exhibit “brings together five decades of work supporting the intergenerational battle for reproductive rights …”
It closes at the end of next week and I highly recommend scheduling a guided tour.
The exhibit “brings together five decades of work supporting the intergenerational battle for reproductive rights …”
It closes at the end of next week and I highly recommend scheduling a guided tour.
Happy birthday to me!
Science! And art!
I watched on instagram as Lauren Wright Vartanian created the individual letter images … and now I’ve got my own copy of the finished book.
Hooray!
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
Science! And art!
I watched on instagram as Lauren Wright Vartanian created the individual letter images … and now I’ve got my own copy of the finished book.
Hooray!
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Happy birthday to me!
Science! And art!
I watched on instagram as Lauren Wright Vartanian created the individual letter images … and now I’ve got my own copy of the finished book.
Hooray!
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
Science! And art!
I watched on instagram as Lauren Wright Vartanian created the individual letter images … and now I’ve got my own copy of the finished book.
Hooray!
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
Happy National Popcorn Day to all who celebrate!
And welcome new bluesky friends!
And welcome new bluesky friends!
January 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Happy National Popcorn Day to all who celebrate!
And welcome new bluesky friends!
And welcome new bluesky friends!
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Munch's 'The Scream' reimagined in a focaccia by Rebecca (via @ stephennold1) #WomensArt #Sunday
January 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Munch's 'The Scream' reimagined in a focaccia by Rebecca (via @ stephennold1) #WomensArt #Sunday