MNQuilterist
@smolsonquilter.bsky.social
Animal lover (I have 4 dogs and 3 cats), quilter, avid reader, and a darned good cook when I’m not feeling lazy. Minnesota is home. Votes blue. She/her.
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
New rebel alliance loon tattoo for Minnesota. The final is colored but the black-only looked pretty cool too. Custom by Jacoba Kaufman at Lucky Llama Tattoo in New Hope (near Minneapolis) Minnesota.
February 1, 2026 at 1:05 AM
New rebel alliance loon tattoo for Minnesota. The final is colored but the black-only looked pretty cool too. Custom by Jacoba Kaufman at Lucky Llama Tattoo in New Hope (near Minneapolis) Minnesota.
A bird smacked into my window (flew away and was fine) and left behind a detailed print! View from inside and outside the house.
January 27, 2026 at 3:23 PM
A bird smacked into my window (flew away and was fine) and left behind a detailed print! View from inside and outside the house.
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"We reject Donald Trump’s lawlessness, corruption and violence. We the People dissent." @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 3:52 PM
"We reject Donald Trump’s lawlessness, corruption and violence. We the People dissent." @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social
Here is my sunflower! I will look at it tomorrow to see whether I want to change any fabrics. And then it’s time to find a backing!
January 22, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Here is my sunflower! I will look at it tomorrow to see whether I want to change any fabrics. And then it’s time to find a backing!
Progress on a fabric collage of a sunflower, from a Zoom class this morning. I am really loving how it looks so far!
January 22, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Progress on a fabric collage of a sunflower, from a Zoom class this morning. I am really loving how it looks so far!
My Frosty the Snowman quilt is on the longarm! The backing fabric is Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. I can’t wait to get it back and add the binding!
Quilt is 80” square.
Quilt is 80” square.
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 AM
My Frosty the Snowman quilt is on the longarm! The backing fabric is Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. I can’t wait to get it back and add the binding!
Quilt is 80” square.
Quilt is 80” square.
My Frosty the Snowman quilt top is complete!
Pattern is Fractured Star
Pattern is Fractured Star
January 19, 2026 at 1:10 AM
My Frosty the Snowman quilt top is complete!
Pattern is Fractured Star
Pattern is Fractured Star
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I swear DHS recruited a bunch of frustrated former high school bullies as ICE agents. And they really had to explain to them that hurt feelings don’t justify brute force.
LEAKED: After the ICE shooting of Renee Good, agents received a mandatory “legal refresher” on civil rights and use of force.
LEAKED: After the ICE shooting of Renee Good, agents received a mandatory “legal refresher” on civil rights and use of force.
January 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Senile Satan, my wish for you is that you have the 2026 you really deserve.
December 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Senile Satan, my wish for you is that you have the 2026 you really deserve.
The center units for my new Fractured Star quilt are completed, and I have the paper removed from most of them. The fabric is Frosty The Snowman ☃️
December 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The center units for my new Fractured Star quilt are completed, and I have the paper removed from most of them. The fabric is Frosty The Snowman ☃️
Maisie: paws my arm in her most annoying way.
Me: “It’s 4:05pm and it’s not time for your dinner.”
Maisie: walks in front of me, sits down, and begins to stare.
Maisie: starts mumbling to herself, and heavy-sighing. While staring.
Me: “okay, okay.”
All 4 dogs: total chaos and utter pandemonium.
Me: “It’s 4:05pm and it’s not time for your dinner.”
Maisie: walks in front of me, sits down, and begins to stare.
Maisie: starts mumbling to herself, and heavy-sighing. While staring.
Me: “okay, okay.”
All 4 dogs: total chaos and utter pandemonium.
December 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Maisie: paws my arm in her most annoying way.
Me: “It’s 4:05pm and it’s not time for your dinner.”
Maisie: walks in front of me, sits down, and begins to stare.
Maisie: starts mumbling to herself, and heavy-sighing. While staring.
Me: “okay, okay.”
All 4 dogs: total chaos and utter pandemonium.
Me: “It’s 4:05pm and it’s not time for your dinner.”
Maisie: walks in front of me, sits down, and begins to stare.
Maisie: starts mumbling to herself, and heavy-sighing. While staring.
Me: “okay, okay.”
All 4 dogs: total chaos and utter pandemonium.
Finished! This tote is for my niece Caitlin. Disney Villain fabrics, sparkly zippers, and Skull zipper pulls. It turned out pretty cute!
Pattern: ByAnnie’s Tools of the Trade, adjusted in width to hold a light board.
Pattern: ByAnnie’s Tools of the Trade, adjusted in width to hold a light board.
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Finished! This tote is for my niece Caitlin. Disney Villain fabrics, sparkly zippers, and Skull zipper pulls. It turned out pretty cute!
Pattern: ByAnnie’s Tools of the Trade, adjusted in width to hold a light board.
Pattern: ByAnnie’s Tools of the Trade, adjusted in width to hold a light board.
3 hours later, the seahorse is cut out from the white foundation, and pinned on the backing fabric.
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
3 hours later, the seahorse is cut out from the white foundation, and pinned on the backing fabric.
My appliqué collage seahorse is ready for the next step! I need to cut her out, and put her on the blue water background. Then I will build a little coral reef. What a fun project!
November 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
My appliqué collage seahorse is ready for the next step! I need to cut her out, and put her on the blue water background. Then I will build a little coral reef. What a fun project!
Northern lights in Austin MN tonight!!
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Northern lights in Austin MN tonight!!
3 little zipper bags with hanging clips, to match the Backseat Babysitter that I made for a former coworker last week.
Pattern is ByAnnie’s Clam Up, in small, medium, and large sizes.
Pattern is ByAnnie’s Clam Up, in small, medium, and large sizes.
October 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
3 little zipper bags with hanging clips, to match the Backseat Babysitter that I made for a former coworker last week.
Pattern is ByAnnie’s Clam Up, in small, medium, and large sizes.
Pattern is ByAnnie’s Clam Up, in small, medium, and large sizes.
Quilting truths.
October 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Quilting truths.
Finished. Top strap goes around headrest, bottom strap on the base of the front seat. The side Velcro loops are for attaching to a stroller - the vinyl screen pocket will fold down.
Pattern is ByAnnie”Backseat Babysitter”
Pattern is ByAnnie”Backseat Babysitter”
October 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Finished. Top strap goes around headrest, bottom strap on the base of the front seat. The side Velcro loops are for attaching to a stroller - the vinyl screen pocket will fold down.
Pattern is ByAnnie”Backseat Babysitter”
Pattern is ByAnnie”Backseat Babysitter”
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Here's how differently-abled and disabled folks can join No Kings 2: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS for Differently-Abled and Disabled Friends · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Here's how differently-abled and disabled folks can join No Kings 2: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
I made a wallet using a faux ostrich leather. I added extra card slots and a magnetic snap closure.
September 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I made a wallet using a faux ostrich leather. I added extra card slots and a magnetic snap closure.
I worked on this queen-size Dinner Plate Dahlia quilt top over several years, and finished it this spring. After I got it back from the quilter, I added the binding and gifted it to a friend last week. They have it displayed on their guest bed, and it looks perfect!
September 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I worked on this queen-size Dinner Plate Dahlia quilt top over several years, and finished it this spring. After I got it back from the quilter, I added the binding and gifted it to a friend last week. They have it displayed on their guest bed, and it looks perfect!
And this batik quilt top is complete!
Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0
Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0
September 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
And this batik quilt top is complete!
Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0
Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0
Just completed this 80x84” batik quilt top, and debating whether to add a border to make it bigger. It’s been a while since I did traditional piecing (versus paper piecing) but this went together beautifully. It’s so pretty in person! Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0
September 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Just completed this 80x84” batik quilt top, and debating whether to add a border to make it bigger. It’s been a while since I did traditional piecing (versus paper piecing) but this went together beautifully. It’s so pretty in person! Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0
Tonight I threw together a case for sunglasses, with a strap to clip it onto the outside of a bag. This should be useful for an upcoming trip, although once I finished it, I realized it’s too big. I need to rethink the shape, maybe a flat pouch with an opening only on the end?
September 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Tonight I threw together a case for sunglasses, with a strap to clip it onto the outside of a bag. This should be useful for an upcoming trip, although once I finished it, I realized it’s too big. I need to rethink the shape, maybe a flat pouch with an opening only on the end?