Evolutionary Thread Designs: by Lyndsi R. Harris (she/they)

The world is on fire, and no one can save it but you! On this Valentine’s Day, have some flowers (fireweed even - the ones that create a carpet of vibrant color after a wildfire) and remember that you matter 💕

Today’s bench top views. Hoping to get the metalwork done on all of these today so I can bead them up tomorrow!

I spent my work day today cutting out the pieces for these otter earrings (and for some halibut earrings too!) - In times like these it feels even more important to allow myself to disappear into my work for a while. It’s cathartic. It’s rejuvenating. It gives me the energy to fight back.

Thank youuuu! I think the fringe is one of the most fun parts of the whole process 😅

Can’t wait to see some wild roses again! The winter whiteout is starting to get to me 😅
I embroidered these roses onto birch tree bark, then backed them with salmon leather I tan in my home studio! The beaded fringe with moonstone accents finishes them perfectly.

Ooo this is a great one!

Here’s a humpy for hump day. Aka pink salmon or Oncorhynchus gorbuscha. It is the smallest and most abundant of the 7 salmon species! During spawning migration, males develop a rather prominent hump - thus the nickname “humpy”!

Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.

And make a postcard of it. Then mail it to every single representative in the US 😂😭

Hahaha very true! Thanks Oregon 🧡

Hopefully seeing what is happening here in the US opens some conservative eyes around the world.

This is the best thing I’ve seen all day - thank you for fighting to protect our vulnerable and loved.

This has worked wonders for my kiddo! He’s 5 and loves to read, be read to by us, and listen to audiobooks!

Alaska demands to join, kindly and with respect.

Ahhhhh it’s SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

I assume the spool just ran out and they tied it off - it must be pretty uncommon but I assume happens occasionally! I’m surprised this is the first time I’ve seen it!

You’re lovely, thank you!!!

In 6+ years of embroidery, I’ve never gotten a DMC skein that was knotted together! Anyone else?

😂 didn’t even have to read the first one before I knew !! These are great!

The loveliest 🥹🥹😍😍💙

Working on my next collection - it will focus on the interactions between salmon and its ecosystem

Gotta get creative in Alaska’s dark winter days

Do you focus better at home or on the go? I’m always looking for things for help me stay on task, and sometimes just getting away from my usual scenery really makes a difference!

Photo by Annie Bartholomew

Two visitors to the Laundromat Gallery in Juneau AK stand in front of a display of earrings by artist Lyndsi R Harris. Earrings are all embroidered onto birch tree bark. There are eight pairs consisting of: fireweed, ravens, bluethroats, Amanita mushrooms, banana slugs, wild roses, salmon, and mussels.

Have you stopped by a local art gallery lately? Taking some creative rest is one of my favorite ways to escape and reset. Plus there’s always loads of inspiration!
This is a shot from an exhibition I’m participating in currently in Juneau AK - an all earring exhibition!

Birch bark pieces with in progress humpback whale flukes embroidered onto birch tree bark.

Stitching away my stress today on some lovely humpback whale flukes! What’s keeping you motivated today?

Embroidered raven earrings on birch tree bark with long black and grey beaded fringe

Silver pinecones on a brass frame with brown white and green beaded fringe.

Embroidered moose in front of mountains on birch tree bark

Hoping to connect with artists, naturalists, and cool people who love to look at pretty stuff! I embroider on bark and salmon leather, and make silver jewelry collections!