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The
Magickal Art |
Two
Examples of what you can do... To the right is the reverse side of the same bag. |
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Below is a picture of my very first Crazy quilt project -a Dream Pillow. The moon in the lower right holds netting that encases a crystal that was magically charged beneath the full moon to bring visions and dreams. The pillow itself was then stuffed with herbs. (By the way: the cats love it! You can see where, over the years, they've almost succeeded in chewing the tassels off!)
Other
Ideas...
Since then, I have found many
ways to utilize this fun Craft. Besides Dream Pillows and Tarot Bags, it can be
used to make little protective sachets to hang from door knobs, to enchant your
wardrobe (hang a sachet bag of magickal herbs in your closet to infuse your
garments with power) or to create a wonderful and unique altar
cloth!
One ambitious friend created the most fantastic magical cloak that fell all the
way to her ankles. Dozens of lace and netting "pockets" were
included throughout the design to hold charms, crystals and tiny parchment
scrolls. I almost fell over in a proper Victorian faint when I saw it - It
was that beautiful!
How do you do it?
Begin by gathering scraps of velvet, silks, satins, brocades and bits of old lace. These are readily and cheaply available if you're a thrift shop or garage sale addict!
I use the sewing machine to stitch my fabrics together. There are other methods, but this one is fast and easy! Start with a piece of material a bit larger than the size you want your finished piece to be. (I often use a cut up old sheet for this) Besides sewing your pieces of fabric to each other, you will also, at the same time, be attaching them to this foundation piece.
One normally doesn't use a pattern, but here are a couple to give you the idea:
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Start with
the piece in the middle (#1) and place the 2nd piece on top - wrong sides
together. Stitch the side where they will join, (sewing also through
your foundation piece) then flip #2 over into place so it is right side
up. Lay #3 over 1 & 2 (again, wrong sides together) and stitch along the seam where it will join them. Then flip #3 back so its right side up and smooth it into place. By now your getting the idea? It really sounds more complicated than it is! |
The only time it ever gets hard
is when you are doing a project free-form and you work yourself into a
corner where you have to sew 2 sides of a piece. I hate it when that
happens! I always end up with my fabric puckered. |
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Try to use contrasting
colors and textures - yellow against blue, dark and light, silk next to
velvet and so forth. Let your eye guide you.
Now for the Fun part!
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