Bridget O’Flaherty The Sustainable Quilter - February Virtual Meeting

Bridget O’Flaherty is a Canadian textile artist and quilter with over 30 years of experience turning thread and fabric into nature-inspired works of art. Known for her signature free-motion embroidery and thread painting techniques, Bridget weaves storytelling, sustainability, and creativity into every piece she creates.

As The Sustainable Quilter, Bridget champions eco-conscious practices in the quilting world—helping makers reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing beauty or quality.

She’s a sought-after speaker, workshop instructor, and contributor to quilt magazines, where she writes about practical ways to bring sustainability into the studio.

Bridget also hosts the Threads of Sustainability podcast, where she shares inspiring conversations with makers and changemakers in the textile arts. Her warm, approachable teaching style and passion for the environment have helped build a growing community of mindful, motivated quilters around the globe.