Based on my interests in sewing from my other blog @tolkien-fantasy. I would also like to note that I made this while listening to my Howl’s Moving Castle audiobook lmao
Canvas - Creativity, New Beginnings, Potential, Possibilities
Cashmere - Comfort, Warmth, Luxury
Chiffon - Femininity, Delicacy, Vulnerability, Elegance
Cotton - Simplicity, Harvest, Protection, Rain, Good Luck
Denim - Ruggedness, Adventure, Durability, Hard Work, Independence, Rebellion
Felt - Protection, Good Luck, Wealth (White Felt), Sacrifice, Strength
Flannel - Comfort, Relaxation, Warmth, Winter, Adventure
Flax - Weakness of Man, Prosperity, Divine Gifts, Sacred to Hulda
Gauze - Uncertainty in Wealth, Healing
Hemp - Travel, Burial, Opening Gates and Doors, Moving on, Vision, Enlightenment, Sacred to Bast
Lace - Sacredness, Rite of passage, Femininity, Privilege, Sensuality, Sexuality, Duality
Lamé - Luxury, Wealth, Royalty, Sun and Moon
Leather - Protection, Covering, Animals, Instinct, Self-discovery, Independence
Linen - Righteousness and Purity, Rest, Elegance, Luxury, Sophistication, Light, Purity, Wealth, Does not cause sweat
Satin - Lustrous, Sensual, Shine, Love
Silk - Wealth, Luxury, Softness, Vulnerability, Prestige, Transformation, Magical Insulation
Velvet - Distinction, Honor, Sensuality, Emotions, Royalty, Leadership
Viole - Secrets, Unveiling, Hidden Things, Secrets, Weddings
Wool - Hope, Renewal, Spring, Women’s Crafts and Lives, Empowerment, Durability, Comfort, Warmth
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Aries: Lamb’s Wool
Taurus: Leather
Gemini: Gauze, Chiffon, Viole
Cancer: Flannel
Leo: Lamé, Brocade, Velvet
Virgo: Cotton, Canvas, Chintz Libra: Silk, Satin
Scorpio: Snakeskin
Sagittarius: Spandex, Lycra Capricorn: Mohair, Cashmere, Hemp
Aquarius: Feathers, Metallic Fabrics
Pisces: Rayon, Nylon, Watermarked Taffeta
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Earth - Leather, Wool, Cotton, Felt
Fire - Satin, Lace, Velvet
Water - Silk, Satin, Taffeta
Air - Chiffon, Voile, Gauze
Spirit - Hemp, Linen, Felt
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Element: Fire
Planet/Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio, Mars, influencing Saturn
Chakra: Root
Body Parts: Bones, Teeth, Nails, Colon, Prostate, Rectum, Blood, etc...
Magic: Passion, Fire, Power, Joy, Energy, Health, Motivation, Leadership, Self-Esteem, Combat, etc...
Element: Fire
Planet/Zodiac: Sun, Leo, Sagittarius
Chakra: Sacral
Body Parts: Muscles, Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, Digestion, etc...
Magic: Relieving Depression, Self-Love, Friendship, Calming, Romance, Harmony, Passion, Physical Energy, Sex, Action, Surgery, Animals, Gardening, New Beginnings, Morality, Emotions, Femininity, Homosexuality, Compassion, Infants, etc…
Element: Fire / Air
Planet/Zodiac: Leo, Gemini, Taurus, Sagittarius, Mercury, Mars, etc...
Chakra: Sacral
Body Parts: Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, Digestion, etc...
Magic: Relieving Depression, Abandonment, Opportunities, Happiness, Alertness, Wealth, Kindness, Sealing a Spell, Harvest, Strength, Dominance
Element: Air
Planet/Zodiac: Mercury, Taurus, Libra
Chakra: Solar-Plexus
Body Parts: Lower Back, Spine, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Liver, Spleen, Digestion, etc…
Magic: Healing, Friendship, Productivity, Stopping Negative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Prosperity, Self-Esteem, Beauty, Life, Humility, Intellect, etc…
Element: Earth
Planet/Zodiac: Venus, Mercury, Aquarius, Cancer
Chakra: Heart
Body Parts: Upper Back, Spine, Shoulders, Breasts, Heart, Lungs, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, etc...
Magic: Love, Trust, Fae, Healing, Change, New Beginnings, Prosperity, Money / Career, Hope, Immortality / Rebirth, Nature Magic, Fertility, Luck, Courage, Peace, Relationships, Beauty, Love, Art, Grace, Luxury, Marriage, Decorating, Gifts, etc…
Element: Water
Planet/Zodiac: Jupiter, Moon, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Chakra: Throat
Body Parts: Neck, Throat, Thyroid, Lungs, Ears, Mind, etc...
Magic: Wisdom, Wealth, Joy, Opportunity, Patience, Peace, Truth, Loyalty, Meditation, Happiness, the Ocean, Calming, Travel, Education, Politics, Social Standing, Luck, Growth, Sports, Careers, Studying, Reading, etc…
Element: Water
Planet/Zodiac: Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Capricorn, Gemini, Sagittarius
Chakra: Third Eye
Body Parts: Face, Nervous System, Bones, Eyes, Ears, Pituitary Gland, etc...
Magic: Clairvoyance, Relief of Emotional Pain, Protection, Pride, Spirituality, Wisdom, Psychic Power, Meditation, Justice, Forgiveness, Humility, Memory, Secrets, Intelligence, Communication, Education, Writing, Progress, etc…
Element: Spirit, Air
Planet/Zodiac: Moon, Pisces
Chakra: Crown
Body Parts: Brain, Pineal Gland, Semen, etc...
Magic: Protection, Transformation, Enlightenment, Spiritual Connection, Being Outgoing, Life, Freedom, Health, Initiation, etc…
Element: Earth
Planet/Zodiac: Saturn
Body Parts: Teeth, Bones
Magic: Balance (w/ White), Divination, Beginning, Rebirth, Patience, Absorbing Energies, Binding, Stability, Wealth, Protection, Karma, Death, Manifestation, Law, Challenge, Sacrifice, Justice, Discoveries, etc…
Element: Earth
Planet/Zodiac: Scorpio, Capricorn
Body Parts: Bones, Sexual Organs, Teeth, the Liver
Magic: Security, Friendship, Animals, Nature, Generosity, New Beginnings, Endurance, Grounding, Strength, Good Decision Making, Concentration, Telepathy, Finding Lost Things, etc…
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Many of these are my own interpretation, and I would like to note that I actually researched what these stitches are used for to make these correspondences. Hope you don’t mind
Lockstitch - Community, Keeping things together, Curses
Chain Stitch - Healing, Rescue, Water, Cleansing
ZigZag Stitch - Independence, Strength, Adaptability
Satin Stitch - Hidden Things, Secrets, Love, Creativity, Manifestation
Overlock Stitch - Decoration, Luxury, Independence, Wealth
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Running Stitch - Strength, Simplicity, Independence, Learning
Baste Stitch - Community, Warmth, Comfort, Love, Warding, Protection
Back Stitch - Language, Communication, Creativity, Detail-oriented, Love
Ladder Stitch - Healing, Caring, Hidden Things, Secrets, Curses
Catch Stitch - Healing, Strength, Adaptability, Hidden Things, Simplicity
Whip Stitch - Keeping things together, Love, Independence, Family
Blanket Stitch - Strength, Reinforcement, Luxury, Warding
Buttonhole Stitch - Vulnerability, Strength, Healing
Embroidery Stitch - Creativity, Love, Representation
Overcast Stitch - Strength, Secrets, Closing yourself off from others, Self-reflection
Pad Stitch - Firmness, Aloofness, Secrets, Self-reflection, Strength
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Chain Stitch - New Beginnings, Manifestation
Slip Stitch - Glamours, Energy Work
Single Crochet - Simplicity, Protection, Nurturing, Relationships
Half Double Crochet - Warmth, Protection, Manifestation
Double Crochet - Freedom, Energy Work, Letting go
Treble - Spontaneity, Luck, Letting go
Front post stitches - Bringing in Energy, Glamours, New Beginnings
Back post stitches - Drawing attention away from yourself, Secrets, Invisibility, Protection, Strengthening Relationships
Stitches 'Together’ - Community, Bringing an end to things
Spike Stitch / Long Stitch - Energy work, Reaching out, Divination, Astral Work, Curses
Moss Stitch - Warding, Protection, Warmth
Granny Stitch - Family, Familiarity, Comfort, Manifestation
Ripple / Wave Stitch - Sea Magic, Adaptability, Energy Work, Calming
Shell Stitch - Vulnerability, Manifestation, Sea Magic, Adaptability
Picot - Good Luck, Trust, Truth and Certainty, Curses
Crab Stitch - Strength, Banishing, Burning Bridges, Past Life Work, Curses
Corner to Corner - Order, Logic, Sigils
Puff Stitch - Self Love, Slowing down
Popcorn Stitch - Bringing fun into your life, Community
Crocodile Stitch - Protection, Psychic Abilities, Cloaking/Camouflage Spells, Bringing softness into your life
Broomstick Lace - Cleansing, Banishing, Warding
Serpentine Stitch - Entangling Lives, Matchmaking, Perseverance, Curses
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Sweater - Warmth, Comfort, Secrets, Cleansing
Dress - Femininity, Elegance, Glamours, Strength, Curses
Skirt - Youth, Simplicity, Independence, Elegance, Glamours
Trousers - Adventure, Sports and Activity, Energy Work
Shirt - Grounding, Independence, Communication, Meaning
Coat / Jacket - Warmth, Sophistication, Communication, Independence, Secrets
Socks - Warmth, Comfort, Protection
Bra - Sensuality, Lust, Love, Protection
Swimsuit - Sea/Water Magic, Curses, Adventure, Adaptability
Scarf - Warmth, Comfort, Protection, Warding
Hat - Manifestation, Communication, Protection, Love
Gloves - Warmth, Protection, Safety, Healing
Boots - Safety, Protection, Strength
Shoes - Adventure, Everyday Life, Comfort, Communication, Travel
Pockets - Secrets, Autonomy, Independence, Hidden Things, Finding lost things
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Sources:
- https://marjolijnmakes.com/writings/essays/the-magic-of-fabrics/
- https://therestlesswitch.tumblr.com/post/169640791866/so-as-most-of-you-probably-know-im-a-crochet
mike ferrari
I see a lot of people who tell young people–especially young people who are heading into college–that they should “do what they love.” And they’re right. You should do what you love.
But there’s a world of difference between doing what you love for you, and doing what you love for a paycheck.
I went to undergrad for graphic design and 3-D design–art and more art, I usually say–and I loved it. You know what I didn’t love? Trying to collect my fees from clients. Trying to meet unrealistic, over-simplified or over-specific briefs from people who didn’t know what they were talking about. Coming home, having worked creatively all day, with no creative juice left for the things I wanted to do.
You know what I would tell you instead? Do something that you can be interested in, with people you like.
You don’t have to love it. Loving your work can be a lot, and it often means you have to live in your job 24/7. Some people can do that. Not everyone can, or should. But if you can find work that’s interesting enough that it doesn’t feel tedious, and people you can enjoy spending your 9-5 with, and you can make money, that’s great! It means you can do the things you love for you.
I’m in law school now. It’s interesting work, and difficult, and I like doing it. I like how complicated it gets, and I like the stories it tells. But I don’t come home and read law journals for fun. I come home, and I sculpt, and I draw, and I paint, and I read. I do these things for me.
And I love it.
golden eagle having a relaxing time
there currently is a sea otter attacking surfers in my home town and stealing their surfboards
Well my week has been exciting so far.
Photoshop the goose from untitled goose game into the background of a photo of a place where something bad happens, but it’s a photo of before the bad thing happening, so it’s implied that the goose caused it
@callmebliss-got-swamped
Stage 1: cute tiny “O”-mouth.
Stage 2: sticky the tongue out real far
Stage 3: ENtirE FacE SPLItS opEn LiKE a lOVecRAFTIAn hoRROR, REvEALInG aN eNDLESS pIT of poiNts ANd blaDES oH GOD
I literally made this account to follow tumblr users and like stuff I find. Now featuring occational reblogs. 28|she/they
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