From the artist: "Materials to make two 2x2” stitched and embellished amulets (one necklace and one pin). This process is a balance of creative (shape and decoration) and mechanical/technical (assembly) and I delight in the overlap between the two. The technical aspects can be very creative as there are so many ways to finish each piece. Originally featured in Taproot Issue 57::BLUE, this project stemmed from a towering pile of indigo-dyed linen that sits on the table next to my writing desk. The subtle shades of blues and greens are mesmerizing to me, a whole spectrum of sky and sea tones pulled from the leaves of one humble plant.
I like to tuck words – a little mantra to myself, a memory to hold close, an ode to a person I love, a reminder – inside the amulet. This project connects so many disjointed pieces into one cohesive, treasured object."
Kit contents:
- (2) 2 x 2” square of indigo dyed organic linen fabric (blue tones vary)
- (1) 2 x 4” piece of indigo dyed organic linen fabric (blue tones vary)
- 4 colors of embroidery floss
- 5g crushed walnut shells
- 2g buckwheat hulls
- 3g of assorted beads and fabric scraps
- (1) 48 x .25” charcoal silk ribbon
- dyed with oak galls
- (1) hand sewing needle
- (1) straight pin
- (1) collarless safety pin
- inspiration booklet with photos
- full page of stitch designs
