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New Cotton Throw Designs

May 10, 2023

The “Moon Moth” cotton throw blanket I designed last year was such a success that I have decided to add a couple of new designs to my offerings. I now have Moth and Blossoms and Pink Dynastid Beetle designs available for preorder. These blankets are made of recycled cotton fiber in North Carolina by a…

Recycled Cotton Moth Throw

March 15, 2022

I’m very excited to offer these sustainably-made, US-produced “Moon Moth” cotton throws in my shop. Made of 75% recycled fiber and machine washable, they get softer with use and measure 54×72″. I’m only stocking a limited number, so learn more and order HERE.

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@mwashburnart

mwashburnart

Illustration inspired by the natural world. She/her.

Finishing up the very last of the holiday knitting

Finishing up the very last of the holiday knitting…
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#knitting #holidays #knittersofinstagram #linenstitch #artandcraft

I know, it's a scary day/week. After a terrible/ex

I know, it's a scary day/week. After a terrible/exhausting weekend. But I'm still trying to clear out the rest of my inventory; my online shop will be closing December 1. In the meantime, you can take 20% off all orders over $10 with coupon code FALLFALL. Stay strong, my friends.
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#businessasusual #shopsale #artiststuff #mwashburnart

This sweet soul left us yesterday and my heart is

This sweet soul left us yesterday and my heart is broken in so many ways. 2 years with her wasn’t enough, but she found us when she needed someone and we needed her. Hope she’s chasing rabbits and getting plenty of cuddles over the rainbow bridge. Rest well, sweet Saffron. 🌈 😢 ❤️

So I have done NO drawing aside from doodling at m

So I have done NO drawing aside from doodling at meetings in a couple of months but you know what, I need this. I need to take a real break, I need to rediscover my “why” and my creativity. So what am I filling my time with? I just did some (gasp) sewing! Had some fabric I was gifted and although stretch jersey without a serger is painful, I figured out how to seam a proper infinity scarf and made these two beauties just in time for cooler weather!
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#scarfseason #sweaterweather #sewing #dailycreativity

New back patio decor by the resident squirrels: a

New back patio decor by the resident squirrels: a photo essay

A tiny treefrog for your troubles. #froggo

A tiny treefrog for your troubles.
#froggo

Prints are heeeeeere! Sorry I’m tardy with a new

Prints are heeeeeere! Sorry I’m tardy with a newsletter, but life has been busy (and there was much-needed vacation).
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#mothart #moth #cicada #cicadaart #artprint #gouache

Got these beauties framed at @ancillaerie recently

Got these beauties framed at @ancillaerie recently and am so pleased with how they turned out! I will have prints available soon, but if you're interested in the framed originals, just send me an email or dm. #gouachepainting #insectart #originalart #cicada #leopardmoth

Planning my next print… . . #printmaking #nature

Planning my next print…
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#printmaking #natureillustration #birdart #drawing

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