Magical Needlework: 35 Original Projects & Patterns

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Summary: An excellent book by a fine and wonderful friend!
Review: Having known this wonderful lady for a number of years, and knowing her sense of humor, this book is a fine example of homespun writing at its best! Dorothys' projects are excellent, and her writing makes it a joy to learn! This is one book that is going to get a LOT of use in MY household!!!

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Summary: Needlework with that special magic
Review: I consider myself an experienced needle person, being well versed in embroidery and quilting.

Working with the needle, sewing patterns, making quilt patterns, and working magic has always been in my own work. Watching weavers at their looms has convinced me that a true craftsperson could combine magic with any kind of needle craft and create some wondrous magical weavings.

In her book "Magical Needlework", Dorothy Morrison gives us a starting place for this kind of magical interweaving.

Her projects are simple, from a cover for a Book of Shadows, to poppets. The designs are very pagan or celtic in flavor, but an experienced needle person could take these projects and patterns to new heights.

She covers all kinds of needlework, from embroidery to needlepoint, to knitting, crocheting and quilting, so no one should feel the subject matter limited. She takes you step by step, with well laid out and clear directions. Most are well illustrated.

She also explains the magic. How to work the spells, herbs to use, energy flow from fabric and texture, making it easy to understand.

I found this book interesting, and I have considered a couple of projects, elaborated upon and molded just a bit to make the finished project uniquely my own. Just have to find the time to put it all together.

I recommend it for beginners and experienced alike, who wish to include magic in their projects. A good read, even for an experienced needle person like myself.

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Summary: Good for those starting out
Review: I really liked this book. The projects are simple and easy to follow. While more expierenced crafters will find some easier projects to work in between longer ones, the person just starting out in the craft and as a crafter will find the book very useful.

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Summary: Magical Needlework: 35 Original Projects and Patterns
Review: It is so hard to find good needlework patterns and ideas to celebrate the Craft and my chosen Path. I was so excited when I saw this book I had to buy it, immediately, and I'm not sorry I did. The projects range from the mundane to the magical and there's something for everyone...stitchers, knitters, quilters. Ms. Morrison filled an otherwise large hole when this book was published!

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Summary: Magical Needlework: Original Projects & Patterns
Review: Magical Needlework is one of my favorite craft books. In it there is a wealth of projects from cross-stitch to weaving and many many more between. If you love crafting plus alittle bit of magical history as well as great stories about the author's experiences, this book is for you. Another book for you is Spell Crafts-Creating Magical Objects by Scott Cunningham & David Harrington. Magic is an option to enjoying these two great crafting books but by no means a must.