Laura Shaw Quilts

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.

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

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

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

Nothing so far on the crap NYTimes. Fucking horrible.

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!

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

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

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?

How do you know when it’s done?

Untrimmed, unbound, but quilted

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

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.

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

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

Roses are red
Violets are blue

@kkellyfree.bsky.social hi Kath!

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.

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

Kicking some ass! Finally. Someone speaking up.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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!"

Intensely flattered to be next to Faith Ringgold!

I know! I’m nowhere near in any of the other artists league

Um, wow. I had no idea this existed. No one reached out to me. But it’s fantastic!

A diverse flight crew of a gay guy, a Black man, and a woman

A gay guy, a Black man, and a woman walk into a flight deck— that’s not the beginning of a joke, but just a regular day at work! There was so much DEI on this plane that we could hardly get in the air. Luckily my limp wrists were able to wrestle the heavy jet back to the ground 💅🏼

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!