Altar cloths and a quilty dress

This is how I set out a sacred space: cleanse, set out intentions, read cards.... This is my most popular altar cloth in my Etsy store. 

I love this lion, moth and the fae altar cloth. Do you know someone who would love it?

This one is also for creating a crystal grid. With an intention of growth and transformation.

I wish you could see this angel in person, she is stunning. Twinkly, sparkly, gold, silver and blue...

You can find all my available altar cloths in my Etsy store: Sew Intuitive by Rainey. 

Today I am wearing a dress made from a Tula Pink linework fabric. I am collecting these prints, but I couldn't resist wearing a dress made out of this one. 

 

Spirit Animal week

What a week of stitching I've had! The theme for the online market this week was magick....

The Raven  is stitched with green thread and painted with green sparkly fabric paint.

The owl looks like he is staring right through me. Spirit animals are very popular, as everyone identifies with the traits of one or more animals.

This particular one with a cat looking on sold straight away which really surprised me. Cats are so popular.

The Witch with her familiar is so twinkly in real life. I truly love this one. If only the fabric suppliers would open up again!

This one with cats and bats... I've stitched the words "Magickal Me" i nthe witch and given her a skirt.

And this last one is a nature witch, once again with her familiar or pet cat.

The full list of my available altar cloths is in my Etsy store: Sew Intuitive by Rainey

 

The end of year is getting close

It's getting so close to the end of year that I don't know when my last post will be. I always feel a kind of urge to finish more and make more to squeeze more in to the year, and then Christmas festivities take over and I am happy to just Be rather than perform in the quilting world.

Saying that, this bear altar cloth is staring into my eyes... how is he affecting you?

Another spirit animal altar cloth with a rabbit, dandelion and the moon... wow, what a special piece....

Of course it sold straight away. I would love to get more of this fabric.

How are you going on your December projects?

 

On our way to Christmas decorating

A Witchling Owl

Oh my goodness! I loved stitching this one so much!!! I wish I could re-order the fabric! So many small businesses closed or couldn't ship during the year of 2020 with all of its challenges. I hope they come back.

I know it's early, but I've got the most space I've had in about 20 years to put up a Christmas tree. I laybyed one, and all the decorations, and we've picked it up. So it's up, and we are enjoying it!

I'm also wearing Christmas dresses and earrings every day until Christmas. I have 5 dresses made by a friend of mine who does it as her business. I love to support each other when I can. I took my precious pre-order fabrics to her, and she came up with 5 frocks. Christmas babyyyy....

 

Halloween preparations

I really love this cat, looks like very old artwork, with little moths... a special antiquity, and the colour too.

This moth has me gasping... so blooming gorgoeus. Phases of the moon, moth, herbs, eyes, crystals. I have no more to say! I have stitched this one in pink.

This raven is in green, and painted with green sparkles.

I see Poison Ivy. What do you see?

Took my little fella out to a special cake shop today...

 

creating those memories that we loved as a kid! So special!!

Ooh  I saw this dress in a handmade shop. Too small, but it's gorrgeous. Hmm... I will look at some patterns.

Hmmm, found this, it might work. I will also take a look on Etsy for dress patterns.

Enjoy your Halloween preparations!

 

Mum life

There are so many details in this one, but I can't deny that I love stitching the feathers especially and the leaves. They just flow and glow. I think I've made about 5 of these, and will order more fabric.

This little cat with the moon and butterflies is a love. I might have put it here sideways. You choose.

I absolutely loved stitching this Ursula Sea Witch. She really glows. What a stuning artwork, and now that she's stitched, she really has dimension.

Sewing group day and I am making a bucket hat along with some of the other ladies.

Super heroes and red sheep. This should be right for 5yo for school next year. He doesn't have a uniform, so he gets to express himself any way he likes.

I've chosen some sea sort of colours as well, maybe for him, maybe for me.

I'm using these sewing Tula Pink fabrics for my hat.

Of course mine isn't finished yet. Lol.

Mum life!

 

Spirit in all

I call this stunning lady "Crystal Light". Oh wowsers!

She really shines. What a great reminder to be the change you want to see in the world. Don't talk about it, be it, then you will see it, and others will too.

Moth wings, frangipani flowers, crystals, hummingbirds, tigerlily flowers. I see so many meanings and symbols. But the light is so needed in this year of 2020.

Following the popularity of Spirit Animals, I present the Eagle.

The eagle represents leadership and authority, and those who make this their spirit animal are born to be leaders and high achievers. They are visionaries who believe in the power of expanding their self-discoveries and striving to reach greater personal freedom.

And the green Hallowitch. I bought two of this fabric print, maybe I will need more. Her skin is green and sparkly, the power of the feminine is very clear here.

Moth and pomegranate feature on the final one today.

I love the colours, and wish I had ordered more of these prints. Pomegranate represents fecundity, bearing fruit, taking a project to fruition.

Moths represent transformation, hidden knowledge, inner wisdom, psychic abilities, and shadow work. They are connected to the moon, feminine and yin energies, and intuitive discoveries. They show up to help you discover your hidden desires and awaken to your true self. 

I really like the skull within the moth, and while I am not drawn to moths particularly in person, I am drawn to them in artwork and representation. Is that strange?

You can find my work for sale at my Etsy page: SewIntuitivebyRainey

 

New World emergence

When I was looking at the Witch fabric prints for the Hallowitches series, I wasn't sure about this one. I only bought one, and it sold straight away. Who would've known? I am not really horror girl, but I am told it's something to do with Freddie and Jason???

I, myself prefer this butterfly grid. I can pop flowers or crystals on it, in a pattern to amplify my intention. Butterflies are symbols of transformation and new beginnings. I've always been attracted to butterflies, they were indeed a totem for me as a teen.

New World in the Morning

I think you see my theme here: New World emerging... definitely reflecting whats going on for me in my personal life.

And kookaburra, surrounded by indigenous fabric. Again, this one sold immediately. Who knew that spirit animal altar cloths would be so popular?

You can find me on facebook: Sew Rainey Sew page

Etsy: SewIntuitivebyRainey 

 

Possum and the Witch series

I am so in love with this little possum textile art piece. I bordered it with an official indigenous fabric, so for me it adds extra levels to the spirit animal idea.

This one is part of the Halloween Witches theme: I call it "I ate his hearat out with a spoon". haha. She is a zombie, but I feel we can all connect with the idea of being heartbroken at some time, and regaining our power by ripping the offender's heart out/detaching from the hurtful person.

And this one is the Pumpkin Witch. I bought 5 of this fabric print, because I think it will be one of the most popular in the series.

I am stitching as many as I can now, because I will have to move any time now. As soon as I find a place to live.

 

Our own spirit animals

I found some gorgeous digital prints of Australian animals, and some packs of real Australian indigenous art fabrics.

I've added a border in the indigenous fabric, and now quilting details.

The fabric is so soft. I must look up the features of koala as a spirit animal. I decided to free hand stitch gum leaves into the border, ah, leaves are one of my favourite things to quilt.

More spirit animals: these wolves are so sparkly. Stitching and painting the fabric prints really transform these into something special.

Here is one of our own spirit animals. Ming Ming can smell mince and is waiting for her bit from Daddy.

So is "Baby Cat" who is no longer a baby, but that was his name!

We have 2 dogs and 2 cats. What are your spirit animals?

 

These ones are for me

Ok, Ok, these ones are for me. No doubt about it. If you can see yellow/gold fabric, I have painted it so it twinkles and sparkles!

Oh the POWER in these! I am calling on goddess to help us find a place to live!

This one with the lion has so much work in it. I have fabric for one more, and I won't even order the fabric again, there is so much involved. It took a very long time to stitch, with many colour changes.

I never can tellw hich ones are going to pop in real life, or how they will stir emotions within.

All I can tell you is, I will order more Isis fabric, but I am keeping both of these for me.

You can see my available pieces on my facebook page: Sew Rainey Sew

And in my Etsy shop: SewIntuitivebyRainey 

 

The call of the Magpie

When I listed this at the facebook group: The Spiritual Co-Op Group online market, I dind't know it would sell within the first 7 minutes of listing!

It's one of those one of a kind pieces, I ordered one fabric and it just came to life after I stitched it.

It was bought by a dear soul who will use it to cast runes upon. She connects with magpie spirit animal.

I can even hear magpies singing in my head now as I type this.

Spirit animals are a very powerful concept.

I wish I could order more of this fabric. It's just gorgeous as textile art too.

You can find me on my facebook page at Sew Rainey Sew. 

 

Spirit Animals

Wrapping up the month, not sure when we move... this Leo constellation just twinkles. The lion is so powerful, I need this around me at this time I guess, because the altar cloth below also has a jungle animal!!

This artwork is so beautiful. I love stitching it, then highlighting all the gold especially with fabric paint.

This one sold to become textile art for the wall as well. I do find that interesting.

I am packing up all my personal sewing ready to move. We have started to dismantle the house frames, sort out what we want to keep, what to leave, what to throw away. Moving is such a big job, especially when you thought you would never leave.