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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sorry you couldn't sleep, but that's a good way to spend your insomnia.

Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You're absolutely right. This is a time in history when we need to fight for traditional skills to be kept alive because once they're gone, they're gone. Looking forward to reading any further thoughts you may have on the subject.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Lucienne Day 1917-2010, influential mid 20thc British textile designer #womensart

Textile design with vertical rows of yellow circles and inner individual motifs inside against a white background

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Friday desk. Six small paintings in progress. Never sure about posting work half done because they'll most likely be un recognisable when they're finished. But, what the heck, this is where they're at now. #artists #visualart #paintingsinprogress #abstractart

Six small abstract paintings standing on a desk in a messy artist's studio.

Expressive brushstrokes dominate this picture of several small artworks that are placed on a desk in an artist's studio.

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Uurgh! Julia, put your phone down. It can't help you eat, paint, or clean the bathroom, so put it in a drawer. #procrastination #doomscrolling #dothework

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Just sent out my latest Substack email last night. If you'd like to read it, I'll leave the link here: julialaingstudio.substack.com/p/day-trips-... #visualart #artists #artbloggers #substackwriters #scottishart #coastalart #painters #smallart #womenartists

Photo of three abstract seascapes with white text overlaid which says Day Trips & New Coastal Art

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Thanks!, it's good to be painting again :)

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Daryk Jozef @darykjozef.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

When All Tomorrows Are Gone Acrylic, collage, watercolor crayon and soft pastel on cradled wood panel 8×8×3/4 in||20.3x20.3×2 cm July 2026 #acrylicpainting #landscape #abstract #louisvilleky #mixedmedia

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Chloe Cumming @chloecumming.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Sketchbook page from 2015 with Johnny Vegas

Nice little drawings of my kids and Johnny Vegas, spidery slightly classical lines

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Elizabeth Fritsch, contemporary Welsh studio potter #WomensArt

Vase in green with regular pattern of geometric shapes on a white surface

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 23/07/2026

ENDS TODAY!

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

‘Sentinel 2’. An eagle’s view of 8 elephants sleeping in long grass, whilst another elephant stands guard. Acrylic on 16”x20” canvas. #art #painting #nature #acrylicpainting #elephants #wildlifeart

A painting showing an aerial view of elephants sleeping surrounded by multicoloured flowing grass, whilst one elephant stands guard.

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 16/07/2026

It's definitely T-shirt weather. Ices has become my bestselling T-shirt this month. Thank you to everyone who's bought one. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...

A navy blue T-shirt with an ice cream and ice lolly design. Featuring a 99, a rocket, funny feet, a FAB and a mivvi.

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Marie/LittleBirdOfParadise @canarylittle.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Time to make a mama bear for this cutie 🩷 #handmade #textileart #bear

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Kelseypaintz @kelseypaintz.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I stayed home today and painted these.

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Emily Tull SGFA @artbyemilytull.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"There is no light without shadow, just as there is no happiness without pain" Hand embroidery thread painting artwork. #ArtRepostJuly day two theme #dark

A square shaped artwork.
A black background with shades of navy and burgundy. On top is a hand embroidered right hand side of a white female face which is facing forward with the eye looking to the right .

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Carina @carinacraftblog.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The finished quilt I'm sending to Festival of Quilts. Mostly made from scraps, and blocks I had already made before I decided to make a quilt for this year's festival. 😀 I hope the scrappiness works with the message. It's an object made by a human, wonkiness and all. ☺️ #QuiltSky #FestivalOfQuilts

Photo of a quilt. Different types of colourful, scrappy blocks surround a central section with the message: human imagination creates beauty, artificial intelligence regurgitates slop.

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Carina @carinacraftblog.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

It's been a while since I was *this* happy with a new pattern. But I am very happy indeed. Almost can't believe that I made this! 😊 I really enjoyed stitching it. Satin stitch ftw. 🥰 Floral Fiesta Mandala embroidery pattern is available here: payhip.com/b/cPaVN #Embroidery #StitchSky

Overhead photo of a wooden embroidery hoop with lime green fabric. On the fabric is embroidered a mandala inspired design with flowers, circles, leaves and various other shapes. The colours are bright and cheerful. Everything is stitched using just stitches: back stitch and satin stitch.

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Read all the latest news from my studio...if you want :) open.substack.com/pub/julialai...

Substack graphic for Sketches and Snippets from Julia Laing Studio. The top half of the image has white text on abrown background that reads "Small Victories are Made of Paint and Paper".
The lower portion shows a sketchbook open at a double page spread of colourful collage. It's placed on a 1970s juke box with groovy pink panels.

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Sadly, I don't have any room for this little #HolyroodPalace souvenir anymore, so if you'd like a reminder of #edinburgh find it here: www.vinted.co.uk/items/881600... #vinted #plate #caltonhill #vintagecrockery #vintageedinburgh #20thcentury #ceramics

Vintage Holyrood Palace Souvenir plate on a white background.

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Emily Tull SGFA @artbyemilytull.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I have topped up my hand embroidered bird brooches. Six new species. I won't be making any more until maybe November. www.emilytull.co.uk/store/c13/br... #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #embroidery #birds

A white background with ten hand embroidered bird head brooches.
Left (top to bottom)
Starling, Long-Tailed Tit and Barn Owl.
Middle (too to bottom)
Ferral Pigeon, Great Tit, Barn Swallow and European Robin.
Right (top to bottom)
Barn Owl, Long-Tailed Tit and Blue Tit.

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Getting messy and embracing the chaos in my latest Sketches and Snippets blog. open.substack.com/pub/julialai... #artblog #artists #sketchbooks #visualart #womenartists #art #substack #sketchesandsnippets #julialaing

Substack blog graphic showing open sketchbook with abstract paper collage.

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 26/04/2026

If I’m being honest, I’m feeling pretty down about my small business. I’m working so hard but it’s been very quiet. It’s bloody difficult at the moment. Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

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Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester

Bold illustrated wall art, greeting cards and homewares designed in Manchester. Inspired by architecture, music and mid century design. Made in the UK.

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Hello 👋 The time has come for final orders from my spring sale! Use code SPRING26 at checkout for 26% off textile accessories, gifts, greeting cards, and giclee prints. Ends 11.30pm tonight BST julialaingstudio.com #handmadegifts #shopsmall #ukdesigner #buyhandmade

Colourful textural brooches arranged around a brown craft paper box on a white table.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Liz Huppert. Contemporary stained glass artist #WomensArt #Spring

Circular stained glass artwork featuring a central image of the head of a rabbit surrounded by grasses and flowers

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Everything in the accessories collection has 26% off when you use the code SPRING26 at checkout. I love making beautiful things by hand and need to make way for new work so please take a look >>> julialaingstudio.com/collections/... #handmadeaccessories #tactile #artisan

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Completely handmade one of a kind linen purse with harbour inspired ropes and floats zipper pull - use code SPRING26 at checkout for 26% off, bringing the price to under £14! Sale ends on Tuesday 11.30pm julialaingstudio.com/products/han...

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Hand-printed Purse - Creels Design - Batch 1, number 8

A surprisingly roomy little purse, carefully crafted from beautiful cream Irish linen, with a mustard circle pattern I printed by hand. It has an elegantly simple shape which was inspired by the lobst...

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Sorry, forgot ALT: colourful handmade textile brooches are scattered on a white table.

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Julia Laing @julia-laing.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Spring sale continues! These unique handmade brooches are down from £25 to £18.50 when you quote SPRING26 at checkout. Everything apart from my drawings and paintings has 26% off the marked price! julialaingstudio.com #sale #shopindie #shopsmall #textiles #UKartists #giftsuk

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