Make your embroidery glow with mystical meaning, guided by Christi Johnson’s rich treasury of 200 magical symbols. Combine numbers, planets, animals, forces of nature, and more to create a personal talisman to express your deepest wishes and intentions through colorful stitchery. Use a lightning bolt to call on swift action and illuminate messages. A raindrop symbolizes release, support, and nourishment. The pomegranate is a sign of immortality and ultimate potential.
Step-by-step instructions and patterns make it easy to re-create each symbol and develop original designs to adorn your clothing, enhance an altar, or make a wall hanging. Whether you’re a new or experienced stitcher, you’ll be inspired to expand your practice of creative and mindful embroidery.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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
