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Join us for an embroidery course like no other . . .

Embroidery, in some form or another, has existed across all cultures for tens of thousands of years.

In fact, the basic tools needed to embroider (needle and thread) played an underappreciated role in the advancement of human society. Without needle and thread we would never have made clothes or shelter to protect us from the elements or learned how to stitch up a wound.

Relatively cheap and easy to come by (even in labor camps), embroidery has been a form of creative and self-expression for everyone who has ever threaded a needle and picked up a piece of cloth. 

Embroidered stitches have held hopes, wishes and whispered blessings within each stitch. Sometimes, embroidery has even become a secret language among women when literacy, oppression or extreme grief won't let them communicate any other way.

Embroidery, needle and thread hold a lot of feminist and ancestral history and wisdom and that's why I'm excited to present the Magical and Talismanic Embroidery course.



In Magical and Talismanic Embroidery You'll Receive . . .

  • A whole new way of thinking about your embroidery


  • New layers of meaning to add to embroidered gifts


  • New levels of service to add to embroidery commissions


  • A new skill, hobby or obsession


  • The secret of knot magic and whisper magic


  • And more! There's always more

Join us today!

Enrollment is open through February 4th!

You'll Learn

  • Symbolism

    For your final project you'll choose between an elephant, a hand and a flaming heart-- but first you'll learn the symbolism and talismanic power of each

  • Feminist History

    Discover how women have used embroidery to express emotions and send secret messages . . . and how women today are using embroidery as a feminist rallying cry

  • Folk Magic

    In addition to symbolism and talismanic objects, learn how to imbue your embroidery intention and incantations using knot magic, the four elements and whisper magic

  • Stitch Library

    The course includes a stitch library featuring video tutorials of 16 different stitches . . . and challenges you to use each stitch in your final project

  • Final Project

    We'll walk you through all the components you'll need to complete your final project-- from the most basic supplies through to the final magical touches

  • Bonuses

    Plus, enjoy two bonus sections on inspiration and organization! A surprise third bonus is coming soon!

Is This Course For Experts Or Beginners?

It's for both.

This course will teach experienced and new embroiders alike how to add magic and ritual to their projects. There's also an extensive stitch library for less-experienced embroiderers to refer to and to learn a few basic stitches.

Create Your Own Final Project

We take the guess work out and tell you exactly what to embroider for your first magical and talismanic embroidery project . . . well sort of. What we actually do is give you three different projects and let you choose the one you'd like to complete. 

In this iteration of the course (yep! it could change!) we're working with the symbolism of the elephant, the flaming heart and/or the healing hand. Choose the design that appeals most to you and then follow the instructions, refer to the library of embroidery stitch tutorials included in the course, and create your first talismanic piece!

What people are saying . . .

Beautiful hands-on course!

Ixchel Renee

Darla has brought together some fascinating herstory of thread and combined it with practical magic for our time. A love story for women's resilience. xo

Darla has brought together some fascinating herstory of thread and combined it with practical magic for our time. A love story for women's resilience. xo

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The Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome! Here's How To Get Started . . .

  • 2

    BONUS #1: Where to Find Embroidery Inspiration

    • Where/How I Found Inspiration To Embroider

    • Where To Start

    • Who To Follow On Instagram

    • A Peek At My Instagram Embroidery-Inspo Collection
  • 3

    BONUS #2: How to Store Your Supplies

    • How I Store My Embroidery Supplies

    • Storage Ideas From Pinterest

    • P.S.
  • 4

    The Feminist History and Talismanic Use of Embroidery

  • 5

    Magical Elements and Symbolism of Embroidery

    • Overview

    • The Magical Elements of Embroidery

    • Magical Symbolism and Embroidery

    • How To: Ground and Center

    • How To: Consecrate An Object

    • A Couple of Notes on Consecrating

    • How To: Whisper Magic

    • How To: Knot Magic
  • 6

    NEW! A Preview of The Final Project

    • Overview
  • 7

    Creating Your Final Project

    • Guidelines For Creating Your Final Project

    • How To Transfer Your Design To Fabric

    • Elephant Option #1

    • Elephant Option #2

    • Embellishments to Add to Any Project

    • Flaming Heart Option #1

    • Flaming Heart Option #2

    • Instructions for Creating A Talismanic Hand

    • ** Submit your final project here! **
  • 8

    Embroidery Stitch Library

    • Welcome to Your Stitch Library!

    • How To Set Up Your Hoop

    • How To Measure Your Floss, Yarn, Thread, etc

    • A Few More Quick Tips

    • Closing A Stitch

    • #1: Back Stitch

    • #2: Stem Stitch

    • #3: Running Stitch

    • #4: Split Stitch

    • #5: Chain Stitch

    • How To Close A Chain Stitch

    • #6 French Knots

    • #7: Leaf Stitch

    • Uses For Basic Stitches

    • Time-Lapse of Leaf Stitch

    • #8 Coral Stitch

    • #9: Securing Yarn On Topside

    • #10: Satin Stitch

    • #11: Fan Stitch

    • #12 Picot Weave

    • #13: Short-Long Stitch

    • #14: Adding Beads

    • #15: Adding Sequins

    • #16: Adding Tassels
  • 9

    BONUS #3: Your Finishing Touches

    • How To: Close a Hoop

    • How To: Decorate Your Hoop

    • What To Do With Orts (random bits and bobs of thread and string)
  • 10

    Congratulations!

    • You've finished the course! Here's what's next.

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Meet Your Instructor

Instructor

Darla Antoine

Darla is a feminist ghostwriter, copywriter and spiritual worker who believes in the power of words-- and in taking the time to find just the right words. She works with culture-changing, earth-tending, feminist and socially-conscious entrepreneurs who want to expand their message, fill their programs and sell their books. Darla can show you how to use vision, values and earned credibility to powerfully invite your clients into a transformative experience . . . with a heaping teaspoon of behind-the-scenes Word Magic to help amplify your message.