In this workshop, you’ll create your own foldable *pocket altar*—a hand-stitched space adorned with your symbols, your meaning, your magic. You'll learn how to stitch, assemble, and finish a portable altar that folds up into a touchstone: something you can slip into a bag or pocket, something that reminds you of who you are and what you’re calling in.
Reconnect with your creative voice stitch yourself a beautifully crafted shrine that inspires and empowers with this step-by-step appliqué tutorial. You’ll be guided through brainstorming your concept to stitching it into life; with tips on selecting materials, creating impactful compositions, and layering fabrics. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or new to appliqué, this tutorial will leave you feeling confident in your ability to create something unique and meaningful. These lessons include a much easier version of the needle turned applique method; including reverse applique (and even a little machine embroidery "cheat" that looks just like handmade). This technique is a wonderful accompaniment to hand embroidery as it helps cover large areas quickly. There are five patterns included to help you learn the applique techniques, but you're welcome to design your own using the skills taught in these lessons! NOTE: This workshop is a lesson from my Mixed Color Monthly membership.
Ten days of designing and stitching a bouquet of your dreams!
Each course is crafted to ignite your creativity and provide the tools to infuse your work with intention and impact. These workshops are more than just skill-building sessions—they are stepping stones to a deeper, more meaningful creative practice.
Intuitive Garment Creation
A FREE Mini-lesson to introduce you to the foundation of clothing design in the Soft Work Fashion! In a world obsessed with fast fashion and perfection, Soft Work invites you to slow down, listen to your materials, and create clothing that's alive with meaning. Learn to work with your fabric, your body, and your own sense of style — before you ever open a pattern making book.
A regular sketchbook practice opens up exciting new possibilities for creative expression! This course provides ten prompts for exploring the pages of your sketchbook, outside of the basic "trying to draw". Maintaining a sketchbook allows you to develop a rich visual language that can enhance all aspects of your artistic journey.
This is your creative recharge, designed to awaken new ideas and fuel your embroidery practice - learn to actualize your visions into threads, through a step by step process that will bring you from inspiration to final stitches!
A masterclass on each individual stitch - break free from the basics and begin to know these stitches in your bones, the best way to learn how to fully express yourself through embroidery. Explore their infinite potential of each stitch, and expand your abilities through creating your own improvisational stitching sampler!
Everything you need to know to get started making magical embroideries
Learn to infuse your garments with personal meaning, protection, and power through carefully placed stitched talismans - this workshop covers both the magic, and the logistics of embroidering on existing clothing in our wardrobes! Combining the art of embroidery with the transformative power of personal symbolism, this tutorial guides you in designing and stitching motifs that speak to your unique story, aspirations, and creative magic. You'll learn how to: - Choose the perfect placement for your designs, whether it’s a sleeve, collar, or pocket. - Work with fabric types commonly found in clothing, from silk to denim. - Infuse each stitch with personal meaning, crafting wearable talismans of empowerment. Whether it’s a jacket charged with confidence or jeans that tell your story, you’ll walk away with the skills and confidence to craft a wardrobe that inspires and empowers every time you wear it. NOTE: This workshop is a lesson from my Mixed Color Monthly membership.