Bridget O’Flaherty is a Canadian sustainable textile artist, instructor, and speaker known for her nature‑inspired threadpainting and her thoughtful, accessible approach to creativity. With more than 30 years of experience in quilting and fibre arts, she blends detailed free‑motion embroidery, hand‑dyed natural fabrics, and a deep respect for the environment to create artwork that tells stories of place, memory, and connection.

A dedicated voice for sustainability in the textile arts, Bridget helps makers understand the environmental impact of their materials and habits, and guides them toward realistic, achievable changes in their creative practice. Her teaching and lectures reflect a grounded, pragmatic approach to environmental care, encouraging quilters and makers to explore intention, curiosity, and stewardship without sacrificing joy or artistic expression.

Bridget’s lived experiences — including navigating grief, rebuilding a creative identity, and embracing slow, intuitive making — shape her warm, reflective storytelling. She has presented for quilt guilds, conferences, museums, and arts organizations across Canada, the United States, and internationally, and her work has been featured in exhibitions and publications throughout the textile community.

She lives off‑grid in an octagonal cabin in the woods of eastern Ontario, a home she built herself. Surrounded by the land that inspires much of her art, Bridget creates from a place of deep connection to nature, community, and the resilience of handmade work.