Leilani Davenberry
@leilanidavenberry.bsky.social
Unitarian Universalist DRE and Massage Therapist. South Seattle, queer married with 6 pets, disabled Asian artist, knitter, crafter, educator, and 3+ years of taking ASL classes.
I've hemmed 5 pairs of pants (instead of rolling them up) and even put darts into a vest. I'm #grateful for the sewing classes I've taken and my gorgeous Singer Rocketeer 500a.
Photo collage of two items I've recently hemmed: overalls and pants.
#queersewist #asiansewist #queercrafter
Photo collage of two items I've recently hemmed: overalls and pants.
#queersewist #asiansewist #queercrafter
February 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I've hemmed 5 pairs of pants (instead of rolling them up) and even put darts into a vest. I'm #grateful for the sewing classes I've taken and my gorgeous Singer Rocketeer 500a.
Photo collage of two items I've recently hemmed: overalls and pants.
#queersewist #asiansewist #queercrafter
Photo collage of two items I've recently hemmed: overalls and pants.
#queersewist #asiansewist #queercrafter
#grateful to have a knitting project to work on during the acupressure class I was taking yesterday. I knit during the talking/hands off parts of the class.
Photo of my MeltTheICEhat. The pattern by @yarn_cult and available here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
Photo of my MeltTheICEhat. The pattern by @yarn_cult and available here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
February 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM
#grateful to have a knitting project to work on during the acupressure class I was taking yesterday. I knit during the talking/hands off parts of the class.
Photo of my MeltTheICEhat. The pattern by @yarn_cult and available here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
Photo of my MeltTheICEhat. The pattern by @yarn_cult and available here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
#Caturday
So cute!
Photo of #indoorcatlife #blackcats
: Bubba, Burnham & Sisko on the couch on brown fleecy blanket
#grateful for #petfriendships
#catsky
So cute!
Photo of #indoorcatlife #blackcats
: Bubba, Burnham & Sisko on the couch on brown fleecy blanket
#grateful for #petfriendships
#catsky
February 1, 2026 at 2:57 AM
#Caturday
So cute!
Photo of #indoorcatlife #blackcats
: Bubba, Burnham & Sisko on the couch on brown fleecy blanket
#grateful for #petfriendships
#catsky
So cute!
Photo of #indoorcatlife #blackcats
: Bubba, Burnham & Sisko on the couch on brown fleecy blanket
#grateful for #petfriendships
#catsky
#embroideryjournal update: + Star Trek, needle & floss, electric kettle, tea bag, apron, plant, egg, pet food & bowl.
#grateful for #embroideryart & community.
As a small business owner, my office will close early, no shopping at all, in solidarity w/ ICE out. 1 of 3
#grateful for #embroideryart & community.
As a small business owner, my office will close early, no shopping at all, in solidarity w/ ICE out. 1 of 3
January 30, 2026 at 8:18 AM
#embroideryjournal update: + Star Trek, needle & floss, electric kettle, tea bag, apron, plant, egg, pet food & bowl.
#grateful for #embroideryart & community.
As a small business owner, my office will close early, no shopping at all, in solidarity w/ ICE out. 1 of 3
#grateful for #embroideryart & community.
As a small business owner, my office will close early, no shopping at all, in solidarity w/ ICE out. 1 of 3
Just got home and found Sisko and Burnham like this. #grateful for #petfriendships
Photo of two #blackcats napping together on brown fleecy blanket on the couch.
#catsky
Photo of two #blackcats napping together on brown fleecy blanket on the couch.
#catsky
January 30, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Just got home and found Sisko and Burnham like this. #grateful for #petfriendships
Photo of two #blackcats napping together on brown fleecy blanket on the couch.
#catsky
Photo of two #blackcats napping together on brown fleecy blanket on the couch.
#catsky
"Two women, detained by ICE, say they helped agent having seizure"
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Two women, detained by ICE, say they helped agent having seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
www.startribune.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
"Two women, detained by ICE, say they helped agent having seizure"
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
#WillowWednesdays
Willow's still enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her cuteness
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogslife #dogsky
Willow's still enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her cuteness
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogslife #dogsky
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 AM
#WillowWednesdays
Willow's still enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her cuteness
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogslife #dogsky
Willow's still enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her cuteness
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogslife #dogsky
Bird Update Tuesday.
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage greeting me.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots #parrotsky #birdsky
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage greeting me.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots #parrotsky #birdsky
January 28, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Bird Update Tuesday.
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage greeting me.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots #parrotsky #birdsky
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage greeting me.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots #parrotsky #birdsky
#embroideryjournal update: added clipboard, cup of coffee, tooth, Willow and notepad.
#grateful for #embroideryart
All handrawn then by hand #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
Photos of #embroidery journal so far.
#queercrafter
#grateful for #embroideryart
All handrawn then by hand #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
Photos of #embroidery journal so far.
#queercrafter
January 26, 2026 at 11:31 PM
#embroideryjournal update: added clipboard, cup of coffee, tooth, Willow and notepad.
#grateful for #embroideryart
All handrawn then by hand #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
Photos of #embroidery journal so far.
#queercrafter
#grateful for #embroideryart
All handrawn then by hand #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
Photos of #embroidery journal so far.
#queercrafter
#grateful to share kindness meditation, card making of messages of support with Minnesota UUs & cofacilitating a storytelling workshop today. #UnitarianUniversalist #ReligiousEducator #bipocunitarianuniversalist
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January 25, 2026 at 11:35 PM
#grateful to share kindness meditation, card making of messages of support with Minnesota UUs & cofacilitating a storytelling workshop today. #UnitarianUniversalist #ReligiousEducator #bipocunitarianuniversalist
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#Caturday #CatsAgainstEmpire
Photo #blackcats
: Burnham & Sisko on couch & Bubba on the floor. #catsky
#grateful Sisko's vet said he's recovering well from surgery a couple weeks ago (re: his stomatitis) & the cats are adapting to new feeders that scan their chips, each gets the right food.
Photo #blackcats
: Burnham & Sisko on couch & Bubba on the floor. #catsky
#grateful Sisko's vet said he's recovering well from surgery a couple weeks ago (re: his stomatitis) & the cats are adapting to new feeders that scan their chips, each gets the right food.
January 25, 2026 at 4:29 AM
#Caturday #CatsAgainstEmpire
Photo #blackcats
: Burnham & Sisko on couch & Bubba on the floor. #catsky
#grateful Sisko's vet said he's recovering well from surgery a couple weeks ago (re: his stomatitis) & the cats are adapting to new feeders that scan their chips, each gets the right food.
Photo #blackcats
: Burnham & Sisko on couch & Bubba on the floor. #catsky
#grateful Sisko's vet said he's recovering well from surgery a couple weeks ago (re: his stomatitis) & the cats are adapting to new feeders that scan their chips, each gets the right food.
Started #knitting the #melttheICEhat
Pattern www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Photo of my Hazel Knits yarn "vamp" dk by on wrist lanyard yarn holder from Acorn Street Yarn Shop and Seattle Recreative project bag #artisresistance
#grateful for hand crafts #queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
Pattern www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Photo of my Hazel Knits yarn "vamp" dk by on wrist lanyard yarn holder from Acorn Street Yarn Shop and Seattle Recreative project bag #artisresistance
#grateful for hand crafts #queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
January 24, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Started #knitting the #melttheICEhat
Pattern www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Photo of my Hazel Knits yarn "vamp" dk by on wrist lanyard yarn holder from Acorn Street Yarn Shop and Seattle Recreative project bag #artisresistance
#grateful for hand crafts #queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
Pattern www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Photo of my Hazel Knits yarn "vamp" dk by on wrist lanyard yarn holder from Acorn Street Yarn Shop and Seattle Recreative project bag #artisresistance
#grateful for hand crafts #queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
#grateful for my friendships and communities.
Selfie in car, in #headwrap #vooglamglasses #vogmask and one of my favorite shackets.
Selfie in car, in #headwrap #vooglamglasses #vogmask and one of my favorite shackets.
January 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM
#grateful for my friendships and communities.
Selfie in car, in #headwrap #vooglamglasses #vogmask and one of my favorite shackets.
Selfie in car, in #headwrap #vooglamglasses #vogmask and one of my favorite shackets.
#WillowWednesdays
Willow's been enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her companionship.
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogsky
Willow's been enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her companionship.
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogsky
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
#WillowWednesdays
Willow's been enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her companionship.
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogsky
Willow's been enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her companionship.
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogsky
Bird Update Tuesday.
Photos of Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets earlier waiting for their evening snack.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #rescueparrots
Photos of Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets earlier waiting for their evening snack.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #rescueparrots
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Bird Update Tuesday.
Photos of Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets earlier waiting for their evening snack.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #rescueparrots
Photos of Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets earlier waiting for their evening snack.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #rescueparrots
Today, been taking equity in health care & ethics continuing education courses today while sewing. #grateful
Photo I forgot to share, we were at www.orcacon.org my shirt "Trekkies against fascism" & Soph's shirt "The boss needs you. You don't need the boss. Labor is entitled to all it creates."
Photo I forgot to share, we were at www.orcacon.org my shirt "Trekkies against fascism" & Soph's shirt "The boss needs you. You don't need the boss. Labor is entitled to all it creates."
January 20, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Today, been taking equity in health care & ethics continuing education courses today while sewing. #grateful
Photo I forgot to share, we were at www.orcacon.org my shirt "Trekkies against fascism" & Soph's shirt "The boss needs you. You don't need the boss. Labor is entitled to all it creates."
Photo I forgot to share, we were at www.orcacon.org my shirt "Trekkies against fascism" & Soph's shirt "The boss needs you. You don't need the boss. Labor is entitled to all it creates."
#grateful to share zine making with families on resisting empire, UU values and immigrant solidarity and Deepa Iyer’s We are the Builders, book. #UnitarianUniversalist #ReligiousEducator
Photos: selfie from today
Photos: selfie from today
January 19, 2026 at 1:26 AM
#grateful to share zine making with families on resisting empire, UU values and immigrant solidarity and Deepa Iyer’s We are the Builders, book. #UnitarianUniversalist #ReligiousEducator
Photos: selfie from today
Photos: selfie from today
#Caturday #blackcats photos: 1st Sisko on my lap, recovering well from his surgery
2nd all 3 on couch with Burnham and Sisko on the couch snuggled together. 3rd Bubba and Burnham napping together and all 3 on the couch.
#grateful for all the sweetness they have with each other. #catsky
2nd all 3 on couch with Burnham and Sisko on the couch snuggled together. 3rd Bubba and Burnham napping together and all 3 on the couch.
#grateful for all the sweetness they have with each other. #catsky
January 18, 2026 at 1:38 AM
#Caturday #blackcats photos: 1st Sisko on my lap, recovering well from his surgery
2nd all 3 on couch with Burnham and Sisko on the couch snuggled together. 3rd Bubba and Burnham napping together and all 3 on the couch.
#grateful for all the sweetness they have with each other. #catsky
2nd all 3 on couch with Burnham and Sisko on the couch snuggled together. 3rd Bubba and Burnham napping together and all 3 on the couch.
#grateful for all the sweetness they have with each other. #catsky
#embroideryjournal update: just added a cat headphones and little mushrooms.
#grateful for my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat magnetic needle minder from etsy.
All handrawn then hand embroidered on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout. #queercrafter
#grateful for my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat magnetic needle minder from etsy.
All handrawn then hand embroidered on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout. #queercrafter
January 17, 2026 at 12:42 AM
#embroideryjournal update: just added a cat headphones and little mushrooms.
#grateful for my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat magnetic needle minder from etsy.
All handrawn then hand embroidered on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout. #queercrafter
#grateful for my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat magnetic needle minder from etsy.
All handrawn then hand embroidered on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout. #queercrafter
#embroideryjournal update: just added a chicken to represent neighbor's chickens who visit our yard and convos bubbles.
#grateful for art and good folks to follow like Dr Stacey Patton and LandBackBaddie in these times.
Photos of my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat needle minder. 1 of 2
#grateful for art and good folks to follow like Dr Stacey Patton and LandBackBaddie in these times.
Photos of my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat needle minder. 1 of 2
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
#embroideryjournal update: just added a chicken to represent neighbor's chickens who visit our yard and convos bubbles.
#grateful for art and good folks to follow like Dr Stacey Patton and LandBackBaddie in these times.
Photos of my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat needle minder. 1 of 2
#grateful for art and good folks to follow like Dr Stacey Patton and LandBackBaddie in these times.
Photos of my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat needle minder. 1 of 2
#WillowWednesdays
2 Indoor photos of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets, one on top of pillows and one with nose tucked under.
#grateful for Willow's companionship.
#dogsky
2 Indoor photos of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets, one on top of pillows and one with nose tucked under.
#grateful for Willow's companionship.
#dogsky
January 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
#WillowWednesdays
2 Indoor photos of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets, one on top of pillows and one with nose tucked under.
#grateful for Willow's companionship.
#dogsky
2 Indoor photos of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets, one on top of pillows and one with nose tucked under.
#grateful for Willow's companionship.
#dogsky
Bird Update Tuesday.
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage w/ door after receiving their breakfast sprouts and organic veggies.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrots #parrotsky
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage w/ door after receiving their breakfast sprouts and organic veggies.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrots #parrotsky
January 14, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Bird Update Tuesday.
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage w/ door after receiving their breakfast sprouts and organic veggies.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrots #parrotsky
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage w/ door after receiving their breakfast sprouts and organic veggies.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrots #parrotsky
A little felt hand embroidered house I made for Soph as a gift last month. #grateful
Photos of front and back #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and a couple in process photos
Photos of front and back #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and a couple in process photos
January 13, 2026 at 3:03 AM
A little felt hand embroidered house I made for Soph as a gift last month. #grateful
Photos of front and back #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and a couple in process photos
Photos of front and back #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and a couple in process photos
#embroideryjournal update
Photos of my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat magnetic needle minder from etsy.
All handrawn then hand embroidered on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
#grateful for community and wonderful day at our UU church.
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Photos of my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat magnetic needle minder from etsy.
All handrawn then hand embroidered on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
#grateful for community and wonderful day at our UU church.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
#embroideryjournal update
Photos of my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat magnetic needle minder from etsy.
All handrawn then hand embroidered on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
#grateful for community and wonderful day at our UU church.
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Photos of my #embroideryart #tinyembroidery and cat magnetic needle minder from etsy.
All handrawn then hand embroidered on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
#grateful for community and wonderful day at our UU church.
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#Caturday #CatsAgainstEmpire
#indoorcatlife #blackcats photos:
1st all 3: Sisko on cat tree behind hoops, Burnham & Bubba in pet beds
2nd Sisko closeup
3rd Bubba & Burnham
#grateful Sisko is recovering from his surgery on Monday (related to his stomatitis.) #catsky
#indoorcatlife #blackcats photos:
1st all 3: Sisko on cat tree behind hoops, Burnham & Bubba in pet beds
2nd Sisko closeup
3rd Bubba & Burnham
#grateful Sisko is recovering from his surgery on Monday (related to his stomatitis.) #catsky
January 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
#Caturday #CatsAgainstEmpire
#indoorcatlife #blackcats photos:
1st all 3: Sisko on cat tree behind hoops, Burnham & Bubba in pet beds
2nd Sisko closeup
3rd Bubba & Burnham
#grateful Sisko is recovering from his surgery on Monday (related to his stomatitis.) #catsky
#indoorcatlife #blackcats photos:
1st all 3: Sisko on cat tree behind hoops, Burnham & Bubba in pet beds
2nd Sisko closeup
3rd Bubba & Burnham
#grateful Sisko is recovering from his surgery on Monday (related to his stomatitis.) #catsky