Ep 130: Mystical Stitches (with Christi Johnson)

Text the Show! In this episode, Katie Rempe & James Divine dive into the magical world of embroidery with the supremely talented Christi Johnson, author of 'Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment.' Christi shares her journey from the high-stress world of fashion design to discovering the meditative and creative power of embroidery. She reveals how this craft became a mystical act for her, transforming mere fabric into a canvas of cosmic visions and botanical beauties. Katie and Christi explore how embracing imperfection and the chaos of creation can lead to truly personal and magical creations, reflecting the very essence of the creator. They discuss the symbiotic relationship between crafting and spirituality, and how anyone can infuse their projects with intention and magic, regardless of their skill level. Christi also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book, 'The Art of Embroidery Design,' promising even more insights into creating your own embroidery works of art. We also talk about the importance of being present in our crafting, connecting with our materials, and the science behind why crafts like embroidery can lead to a meditative state. Whether you're an experienced embroiderer or just curious about adding a touch of magic to your knitwear, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, and plenty of reasons to pick up a needle and thread! --- GUEST RESOURCES Guest Website - MixedColor.net www.mixedcolor.net Instagram - @christijay https://www.instagram.com/christijay Book - Mystical Stitches [AF LINK] https://bookshop.org/a/84966/9781635863345 Article: Reconsidering the Cuts of Our Cloths https://www.mixedcolor.net/blog/2021/3/15/re-considering-the-cuts-of-our-cloth Creative Embroidery Mini Course: https://www.mixedcolor.net/embroidery-portal-signup Soft Work Course: Intuitive Garment Construction for Beginners https://www.mixedcolor.net/soft-work-details --- SHOW LINKS Sign Up for Jim's Intro To Palmistry Workshop! www.IntroToPalmistry.com Learn how to Knit With Color Magic - save $20 for a limited time using code COLOR20 at checkout: www.lightfromlantern.com/knitwithcolormagic Join Katie's Member Access knitting group for free for one month using code KASMEMBER at checkout: www.lightfromlantern.com/community ---JOIN KNIT A SPELL ON PATREONSupport the show for $5/month and gain access to behind-the-scenes posts, episode outtakes and monthly polls! Receive a FREE Knit A Spell sticker after subscribing for 3 consecutive months! Learn more & sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/KnitASpell --- SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBEShow your support by subscribing to our YouTube channel! It's free and helps a lot! Click below to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/LightFromLantern?sub_confirmation=1 ---REMINDER: GET 10% OFF AT SKEINSHOP.COM Use code: KaSbobbles to receive 10% off one order at SkeinShop.com. Valid thru June 30, 2024!--- Follow Along on Instagram <Support the show