'Sacred Stitches Journal' is a sanctuary for your thoughts, dreams, and reflections.Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of mixed-media artist Shimoda Donna Emanuel, where every page bursts with color and intricate fiber art. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to inspire and uplift, transforming this journal into a tapestry of creativity and introspection.Inside, you'll find ample space to jot down your musings, surrounded by Shimoda's stunning creations. Let the textures, patterns, and hues guide your pen, and allow the sacred energy woven into each page to elevate your journaling experience.Whether you're capturing fleeting moments of joy, setting intentions, or exploring the depths of your soul, the "Sacred Stitches Journal" is your companion on this beautiful journey.Embrace the art of self-expression and let your inner light shine through the stitches of love, joy, and creativity.

A Creative Journey for CaregiversHave you ever had one of those days when the fabric of your life, everything around you, seems to be in pieces?Your heart breaking, stressed, torn apart, caring for a loved one who doesn't even remember you as daughter or son, much less remember your name? Sometimes, you forget who you are! Your creativity is stifled!I know that when you assume the duties of care giving, as you may have experienced, you realize it is a full-time job. It's a whirl-pool requiring special effort to juggle business, family, the many doctor appointments, scheduling home-care personnel, plus managing the day-to-day activities. It's a special effort for you to stay afloat!I'm experiencing the upsets of being a caregiver. I'm familiar with the many challenges of a care givers life. I'm an artist, and a caregiver. I work from home creating Shimoda Accessories - Art for the Soul. I use the ancient art and craft traditions of hand stringing and knotting beads and semi-precious stones into fine jewelry and textile art; connecting cloth together by hand-stitching pieces of fabric into a whole cloth. I live with my husband and we take care of my 95 year-old mother. Mom has Alzheimer's disease. In addition, I also care for another family member who lives elsewhere. Thankfully, she is a breast-cancer survivor. However, she is now experiencing memory lapses.

Explore personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions. Anything but ordinary, Mystical Stitches combines the beloved and accessible craft of embroidery with a spiritual element, introducing a rich treasury of 200 magical symbols you can use to set an intention and create personal icons to wear or embellish items in the home. Christi Johnson offers unique patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts, for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning. Johnson’s folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

The Cross Stitch Journal allows you to record details, such as pattern, designer, time spent, floss and cloth used, for 50 projects, as well as keep inventory of all your thread.