This gorgeous embroidery book features nearly 200 original designs for symbols inspired by a colourful folk art aesthetic and infused with metaphysical meaning. How-to instructions allow readers to combine and stitch each symbol to create unique embroidered objects of personal significance.
This gorgeous embroidery book features nearly 200 original designs for symbols inspired by a colourful folk art aesthetic and infused with metaphysical meaning. How-to instructions allow readers to combine and stitch each symbol to create unique embroidered objects of personal significance.
Christi Johnson is an embroidery and textile artist and the author of Mystical Stitches. Johnson studied Fashion Design at Otis College of Art and Design and honed her craft in the Los Angeles fashion industry for nearly a decade, designing limited-edition embroideries for boutique brands. Now residing in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, Johnson teaches workshops in natural dyeing and embroidery and develops kits and booklets for aspiring artists and DIY enthusiasts. Johnson's garments, booklets, kits, and embroidered artwork are sold in maker studios and boutiques nationwide. Find Christi Johnson online at mixedcolor.net, and tune in to her podcast, Stitch Wish, for more inspiration.
Inhaltsangabe
The Discovery of Creative Liberation 1 Intention The Magic in the Creative Act The Power of Symbols What Is a Talisman? The Science of Slowness Transformative Qualities of the Creative Process Tools for Accessing Creativity 2 Materials Fabric Needles Thread Setting Up Your Hoop Marking Tools Transfer Paper Tracing Methods Getting Started with Thread 3 Stitch Methods Anatomy of a Stitch Illustration Traditional vs. Quick Methods of Stitching Tips as You Begin Foundational Stitches 4 Treasury of Symbols Geometric Forms Platonic Solids Numbers Planetary Magic Moon Phases The Zodiac Animalia Mythical Beasts Botanica Forces of Nature Human Forms Our Tools 5 Creating Your Talisman Color Harmony The Color Globe Choosing Colors Mystical Color Tips and Tricks Exploring Composition Transcendent Talisman Enliven Your Closet 6 The Art of Ritual Setting Your Intention Building an Altar Preparing for Ritual Charging Your Talisman Closing Your Space Developing Your Creative Ritual Ritual in a Bag Be Kind to Your Body 7 Stitch Key Resources for Final Exploration Acknowledgments
The Discovery of Creative Liberation 1 Intention The Magic in the Creative Act The Power of Symbols What Is a Talisman? The Science of Slowness Transformative Qualities of the Creative Process Tools for Accessing Creativity 2 Materials Fabric Needles Thread Setting Up Your Hoop Marking Tools Transfer Paper Tracing Methods Getting Started with Thread 3 Stitch Methods Anatomy of a Stitch Illustration Traditional vs. Quick Methods of Stitching Tips as You Begin Foundational Stitches 4 Treasury of Symbols Geometric Forms Platonic Solids Numbers Planetary Magic Moon Phases The Zodiac Animalia Mythical Beasts Botanica Forces of Nature Human Forms Our Tools 5 Creating Your Talisman Color Harmony The Color Globe Choosing Colors Mystical Color Tips and Tricks Exploring Composition Transcendent Talisman Enliven Your Closet 6 The Art of Ritual Setting Your Intention Building an Altar Preparing for Ritual Charging Your Talisman Closing Your Space Developing Your Creative Ritual Ritual in a Bag Be Kind to Your Body 7 Stitch Key Resources for Final Exploration Acknowledgments
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