Shane stitchingwithshane - Bluesky Statics

A loom with black and white yarn on it. The yarn is being woven into a log cabin weave.

Trying log cabin weave for the first time. It’s so easy but the effect is really neat! The black yarn has some sparkle to it which adds a whole extra dimension. #weaving #weavesky #yarn 🧶

22.02.2026 04:03 — 👍 22 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Wow, how did you roll it?

16.02.2026 16:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

A handwoven scarf sitting on a windowsill. The scarf is orange and gray with a houndstooth pattern.

Second weaving project fresh off the loom! Houndstooth pattern made out of acrylic yarn. It’s a little bright for my taste but I’m sure someone will appreciate it 🤷‍♂️ #yarn #weaving #handwoven 🧶

15.02.2026 19:43 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · Indivisible On 1/24/26, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in ...

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05.02.2026 22:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

general strike on Friday ‼️

27.01.2026 18:38 — 👍 33 🔁 10 💬 0 📌 0

ICE executed Alex Pretti. Anything else you’re told is a lie.

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“Say his name!”
“Alex Pretti!”

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Melt the ICE Hat pattern by YarnCultMN In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...

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24.01.2026 13:42 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I just ordered yarn from @uplandfiberco.bsky.social to cast this on! Protest plus supporting a small business! Oh yeah! 🧶 #yarn #knitting

24.01.2026 13:40 — 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 3 📌 0

A screenshot of the Melt The Ice Hat by YarnCultMN on Ravelry

Knitting was used as a form of rebellion in Norway during the N*** occupation. It’s time to reclaim that tradition! I will be casting this on soon! 🧶 #yarn #fiber #knitting

24.01.2026 13:12 — 👍 16 🔁 3 💬 4 📌 0

The Criminalization of Free Speech After an ICE Killing Text SIGN PEFMZK to 50409 — Last week, an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother, while she sat in her car in Minneapolis. Video evidence and eyewitness accounts have raised serious questions about the use of deadly force. In a functioning democracy, this would trigger restraint, accountability, and an independent investigation. Instead, the Trump regime chose intimidation. Rather than focusing on the killing of an American citizen by federal officers, senior officials immediately pivoted to attacking critics, smearing the victim, and threatening investigations into journalists and citizens who spoke out. This represents a dangerous escalation: the criminalization of constitutionally protected speech. Vice President JD Vance publicly announced an investigation into what he described as a “broad left-wing network,” explicitly naming media organizations and private citizens whom he accused of “supporting,” “cheerleading,” or amplifying criticism of the administration’s immigration enforcement. Those words matter. He did not say “inciting violence.” He did not allege specific crimes. He described speech, journalism, protest, and online expression — activity protected by the First Amendment. That alone should alarm every member of Congress. Equally disturbing is the Vice President’s apparent involvement in announcing or shaping an investigation tied to a politically explosive incident. Prosecutors investigate crimes, not people or viewpoints. Political officials do not publicly threaten investigations into critics of the government. When they do, it signals abuse of power and an erosion of the separation between law enforcement and political retaliation. Meanwhile, state and local officials in Minnesota have raised concerns that federal authorities are blocking independent investigations into the shooting itself. The family of Ms. Good has retained civil rights counsel and called for transparency, while even some ICE personnel have publicly questioned the operation and its aftermath. These facts underscore the need for accountability — not distraction. Yet the regime's response has been to invert justice: treating public outrage and press scrutiny as suspect, while the killing of a citizen fades into the background. This inversion is how democratic norms collapse. When criticism becomes “conspiracy,” journalism becomes “incitement,” and solidarity becomes “cheerleading,” the law is no longer applied neutrally. Congress has both the authority and the obligation to act. You must demand independent investigations into the killing of Renee Nicole Good. You must hold hearings on executive intimidation of journalists and citizens. And you must make clear, unequivocally, that the First Amendment is not conditional on political loyalty. If this precedent is allowed to stand, the chilling effect will be immediate and lasting. A government that investigates speech today will prosecute it tomorrow. This is not a partisan issue. It is a constitutional one. History will judge whether Congress defended the freedoms it was sworn to protect.

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15.01.2026 13:58 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Congress Must Stop Any Attempt To Seize Greenland Text SIGN PWOOVO to 50409 — I am writing to urge you to act immediately to prevent any attempt by the United States to invade, annex, occupy, or otherwise assert control over sovereign foreign territory - including Greenland - without explicit Congressional authorization. Recent signals from the White House that Greenland could be taken into U.S. control have alarmed U.S. allies and raised profound legal and constitutional questions. Such actions would violate the Constitution, undermine the rule of law, and place the United States on a dangerous path toward unchecked executive war-making under both domestic and international law. Greenland And Venezuela Signal A Dangerous Pattern Recent public statements and actions have raised serious alarm among U.S. allies and legal experts alike. Senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller has publicly asserted that the United States has a right to control Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and has dismissed concerns about Danish sovereignty or international resistance. Danish officials, Greenland’s elected leaders, and NATO partners have responded with sharp warnings. They have made clear that any U.S. attempt to take Greenland by force would constitute a grave violation of sovereignty and could fracture NATO itself. Greenland’s leaders have emphasized that their territory is not for sale and not subject to U.S. domination. At the same time, the United States has recently carried out military operations in Venezuela, including the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, without prior Congressional authorization. Public statements by President Trump suggesting that the U.S. might “run” Venezuela during a transitional period only deepen concerns that these actions were not limited or defensive, but instead part of a broader assertion of unilateral power. Congress Has Clear War Powers Obligations The Constitution assigns Congress the exclusive authority to declare war. That authority is reinforced by the War Powers Resolution, Public Law 93-148, codified at 50 U.S.C. 1541-1548, which requires consultation, notification, and authorization when U.S. forces are introduced into hostilities. If military operations are being initiated, expanded, or contemplated without Congressional approval, this is not a technical oversight. It is a direct challenge to constitutional governance and a breakdown of the separation of powers that Congress is duty-bound to defend. Unlawful Military Actions Undermine U.S. Security And Global Order Unauthorized uses of force place U.S. service members at risk, invite retaliation, and destabilize entire regions. They also weaken alliances, erode U.S. credibility, and violate international law, including the United Nations Charter’s prohibition on the use of force against the territorial integrity of other states. When the United States disregards its own laws and international commitments, it sets a precedent that other nations will follow, making the world more dangerous for everyone. Necessary Congressional Action I respectfully urge you to take the following actions: • Speak out publicly and clearly against any attempt by the United States to invade, annex, or otherwise seize Greenland or any other foreign territory without explicit Congressional authorization. • Demand full written notification and legal justification for any recent or ongoing military operations, including those in Venezuela, as required by the War Powers Resolution. • Insist on immediate oversight hearings with the White House, Department of Defense, and State Department to examine compliance with U.S. constitutional authority and international law. • Support and advance legislation that strengthens enforcement of the War Powers Resolution and restricts funding for any unauthorized use of military force. Thank you.

🖋️ “Congress Must Stop Any Attempt To Seize Greenland” hit 1,000 signers!

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15.01.2026 09:55 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

A handwoven scarf that is yellow with black and blue stripes.

My first weaving project fresh off the loom. I just used some cotton I had left over from my amigurumi phase. Warp is yellow and I did black and blue stripes for the weft. #yarn #weaving #fiberarts

24.12.2025 21:04 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Blessed Yule to all who celebrate. May the longest night of the year renew your strength and restore your peace.

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Yeah, it took several days to print all the pieces.

21.12.2025 20:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A 3D printed rigid heddle loom with fabric on it. The fabric is yellow with black and blue stripes.

My partner made me a 3D printed rigid heddle loom! I’m a weaver now 😊 My head is filled with all kinds of things I want to try. #weaving #fiberarts #yarn 🧶

21.12.2025 18:47 — 👍 22 🔁 0 💬 4 📌 0

A cross stitch dragon sitting on top of three books. The image is in a blue 3D printed frame.

This cross stitch is for my partner’s sister. The design is from @needlelotdesigns.bsky.social. The frame is 3D printed. I’m almost tempted to keep it…but I already have the Tea Dragon. #crossstitch #fiberarts

21.12.2025 02:41 — 👍 38 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0

A teal cardigan with brown and silver 3D printed buttons rests on a towel.

My stepdad wanted a cardigan for Christmas. Made him the Ranger by Jared Flood. Yarn is Daily Stitch Wool Blend by Hobbii. Buttons were 3D printed by my partner. I hope he likes it, the color is gorgeous!

21.12.2025 00:36 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I would if I could. How did you hurt it?

03.12.2025 17:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

How did you hurt your ankle?

03.12.2025 16:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I totally would. What happened to it?

29.11.2025 16:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Aww, how did that happen?

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How did you hurt your ankle?

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How did you hurt your ankle?

13.10.2025 22:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I loved it! As soon as it was over I bought a ticket to see you in February. Can’t wait!

10.10.2025 12:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

How did you hurt your ankle?

06.10.2025 12:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

How did you hurt your ankle?

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How did you hurt your ankle?

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Did you twist your ankle in the garden?

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How did you hurt your ankle?

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