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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Aug 2

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.

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Jun 21

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

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

Megan 🪡 @ohnomegan.bsky.social · Jun 6

More progress. This is a great example of when someone sends me an extremely clear and detailed reference photo. I can get so much more detailed in the piece? 🪡

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

nanschweitzer.bsky.social @nanschweitzer.bsky.social · Jun 3

My cutting station hack for @laurashawquilts.bsky.social.
#quiltsky

Trimming quilt blocks on a cutting mat set on a cutting board on top of my ironing board watching Alvin Bragg announce 34 indictments of what’s-his-name. A happy day a long long time ago.

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Jun 2

Nothing so far on the crap NYTimes. Fucking horrible.

Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · Jun 1

Jesus fucking Christ.

www.cnn.com/2025/06/01/u...

Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Jun 1

Our Whale’s Tongue Agave is blooming! Happens once when they’re about 10 and then the plant dies. But first they put on a show: 25-ft stalk, yellow flowers, pollinated by bats!

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · May 17

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

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Apr 6

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

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Apr 4

My family goes back generations—mostly Ipswich but now Rockport and Glostah. And I made a mistake when typing out the name! Should be Plum Island. Ha! Brain freeze. And not sure you can edit posts here? Anyway. Are you also North Shore?

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Apr 2

How do you know when it’s done?

Untrimmed, unbound, but quilted

“Pink House at Crane’s Beach”, 88 x 88 inches

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Mar 27

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.

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Mar 23

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

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Mar 20

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

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · Mar 20

Roses are red
Violets are blue

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Mar 1

@kkellyfree.bsky.social hi Kath!

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Mar 1

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.

Liz Cheney @lizcheney.bsky.social · Feb 20

Start here with Ronald Reagan: “Perhaps you and I have lived too long with this miracle to properly be appreciative. Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction.

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Mar 1

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

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Feb 20

Kicking some ass! Finally. Someone speaking up.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Feb 19

It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic.

When the fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · Feb 15

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Feb 13

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.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · Feb 13

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.

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Feb 13

It’s not “alleged” — they refused my quilt along with Yvonne’s piece.

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Feb 13

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.

Hyperallergic @hyperallergic.com · Feb 12

The American Quilter’s Society allegedly refused to show two quilts in an exhibition after claiming they could be controversial. One work could be interpreted as depicting female anatomy, the other references abortion.

Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society?

The organization is also accused of trying to remove an abstract quilt referencing abortion access from a traveling exhibition, according to the artists.

hyperallergic.com

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Laura Shaw Quilts @laurashawquilts.bsky.social · Feb 12

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...

Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society?

The organization is also accused of trying to remove an abstract quilt referencing abortion access from a traveling exhibition, according to the artists.

hyperallergic.com

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Must love 🐶 @rojorurba002.bsky.social · Feb 5

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!"

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