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It's just a week away! Here's a video of the kit participants receive as part of their registration.
The class will be on April 30th at 3 pm - 5pm at Asheville Raven and Crone. Registration is $35.
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Here I am talking about where I work. The great thing about fiber art is that it is easy to do with little to no space as you will see from my video. I also wanted to show how I use packaging for storage to avoid throwing away too much plastic etc.
This weekend I played around with making some more videos. Here's one I did on paper piecing which is one of my favorite methods. I have used paper piecing for years to make quilts, usually sticking to hexagons as you will see in the video below.
However I recently made one using sari scraps with a basic square and rectangle design, which worked really well (pictured above). Using papers is helpful with lightweight fabrics, the paper gives them stability. I get often asked: "Do you take the papers out?" Yes! You do. When you are done sewing each shape you snipe the tacking thread, remove it and take out the papers. You can use the papers a couple of times.
I made this video to show how to begin an embroidery project. It's based on my zodiac kits. These kits will be available at Asheville Raven and Crone from the end of the month and they are the same kits that participants of my embroidery class on April 30th will receive.
Location: Asheville Raven and Crone 640 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville
Date and Time: April 30th 3pm - 5pm Yep, I'm doing it again. This class is new and improved. I have created a simplified project based on zodiac signs so that those who join can progress a little faster in the two hours that we will be together. The price of the class is $35 and I am asking people to register in advance to avoid disappointment. This also gives participants a chance to let me know which zodiac kit they want. After this class, the kits will be available to buy exclusively at Asheville Raven and Crone.  Wearing a talisman is the most common use for these charms. You can pin them to your clothing or wear on a chain. The advantage of doing this is that they look awesome as well as reminding you of the intentions you may have set and imparted in the piece throughout the day. So much of our daily activities are conducted on auto-pilot. I am a firm believer in creating sacred moments throughout our day. One of these moments is when I choose the jewelry I will wear for the day. I hold each piece and pause in meditation (not too long!) before putting it on.
Try this with your talisman, imparting it with intention. Or you could make part of a more involved personal ritual if that is part of your practice and wear your talisman charged with lots of great magick! Choose your own talisman from the Tiny Magick Collection  I am always looking for ways to develop my witchcraft practices discreetly. It’s hard to carve out time and space to participate in lengthy rituals because I have a family. While my husband is very supportive (and I think a bit proud) of my path, it still feels weird to let him know that I am going into the spare room or garden to perform a ritual and if my daughter is around it’s even harder. This was part of the reason I developed my Tiny Magick series of talismans. These small fiber art pieces fit in the palm of my hand, are light and discreet. I can carry one with me and use it as a portable micro altar, creating the tiniest of sacred spaces. I use mine to meditate on intentions. My personal one has a bird claw that I love to look at and touch. Not all of us can create elaborate ceremonies or indeed want to. My witchcraft is grounded in folk traditions inspired by my British roots. I feel the sacred is within and without and as such can be accessed at any time. My talisman helps me transform the moment and open a portal to the liminal anywhere I am. Suggested steps for creating a sacred space:
“The first time I called myself a 'Witch' was the most magical moment of my life.” Margot Adler  For many witches, the triple moon symbol is the ultimate sign of their path regardless of tradition. We often define witches by their practices and indirectly sometimes their abilities. However the identity of witch is one we can all own without having to prove to anyone what it means. This talisman was created as a celebration of the witch and encourages the wearer to stand in their power however they choose to define themselves. Talismans and charms are worn to attract and enhance. They come with a pin and chain so that you can decide how to wear it. Alternatively you could pin or mount it somewhere appropriate. I suggest meditating on what you need before choosing your piece. The talisman can be charged with your own personal intentions when you receive it. Triple Moon Charm
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Hand embroidered onto upcycled black fabric. “The first time I called myself a 'Witch' was the most magical moment of my life.” Margot Adler For many witches, the triple moon symbol is the ultimate sign of their path regardless of tradition. We often define witches by their practices and indirectly sometimes their abilities. However the identity of witch is one we can all own without having to prove to anyone what it means. This talisman was created as a celebration of the witch and encourages the wearer to stand in their power however they choose to define themselves. My tiny magicks are talismans to aid you in spellwork and spiritual journeying. Each talisman is unique. I use a variety of fabrics, fibers and objects to create each piece and many of materials I useI have foraged for carefully. My creative process is intuitive and I spend time in meditation and contemplation when creating. Each piece is cleansed and charged on my personal altar under a full moon. Talismans and charms are worn to attract and enhance. They come with a pin and chain so that you can decide how to wear it. Alternatively you could pin or mount it somewhere appropriate. I suggest meditating on what you need before choosing your piece. The talisman can be charged with your own personal intentions when you receive it.  Ostara feels like the perfect time to launch my store. I still have the Etsy shop and will continue to have it but I also wanted to develop a store where I can have more control.
The store will have my Tiny Magick pieces as well as online courses for craft projects and some embroidery kits amongst other things. All subscribers to my newsletter will receive a discount code and you are the first to receive news of events. If you haven't subscribed yet complete the form on the right of this page. I wish you peace and balance at this time of upheaval and change.   I’m working on a new series of very small fiber art pieces that I am calling “Tiny Magick”. It’s been rewarding to do smaller projects and I highly recommend trying it. The stakes are low in that they finish up quickly and don’t take a large amount of materials, this means that I can experiment and play. This is so important in the creative process. I add a sleeve to the top of each one so they can be worn either with a safety pin or chain, or a tiny dowel or stick can be threaded through the top to mount it. Some will be available to buy eventually. Subscribe to my newsletter to find out when. I call them “Tiny Magick” because I believe that my spiritual and creative selves are essentially the same. When I work like this, the witch in me rejoices. Each one is a spellcasting.  |
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