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17 magical projects to honour nature’s seasons by Claire Gelder & Deb Bowen
Craft in harmony with the changing seasons; create 17 stunning projects designed to connect you with the natural world and aid your magical practice.
Discover a range of crafts, including knitting, crochet and macramé, and work with natural materials including pinecones, flowers and twigs.
The turning of the seasons, known as the Wheel of the Year, is rich in history and forms an integral part of various modern-day magical practices. Structured seasonally to guide you through the year, this inspiring book will ground and calm you as you get creative and is suitable for crafters of all abilities. Renowned author and podcaster Deb Bowen introduces each of the 8 seasons with warmth, clarity and insight, while each of the 17 projects has been lovingly created by best-selling craft author Claire Gelder.
Connect to the natural world around you, and craft consciously and sustainably in harmony with the changing seasons.
Introduction 6 How to use this book 8 Getting Started: The Wheel of the Year Cape 10 Samhain 22 About Samhain 24 Knitted Pumpkins 26 Besom 38 Yule 44 About Yule 46 Rowan Berry Garland 48 Pinecone Wishes 52 Imbolc 56 About Imbolc 58 Wand 60 Brigid’s Cross 64 Ostara 70 About Ostara 72 Dyed Eggs Wall Hanging 74 Macramé Flower Lanterns 78 Beltane 84 About Beltane 86 Flower Crown 88 Macramé Meditation Charm 92
Litha 98 About Litha 100 Wheel of the Year Embroidery 102 Sunstone & Selenite Bracelet 108 Lughnasadh 114 About Lughnasadh 116 Smudge Stick 118 Charm Bag 122 Mabon 128 About Mabon 130 Poppet 132 The Wreath of the Year 138 Conclusion & Thanks 144
Claire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over twenty years.
In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons' Den investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.
As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being.
Claire lives in Wakefield, UK and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire’s textile tradition. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.
Deb Bowen is co-author of A Good Friend for Bad Times: Helping Others through Grief, (Augsburg Fortress Publishers). Her creative nonfiction and poetry focus on living in harmony with the environment, and have been published in literary journals in the United States. The materials she creates for her workshops, courses, and retreats invite participants to explore a deep connection to nature and the metaphysical world beyond. She is co-host of internationally acclaimed PsychicTeachers podcast.
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