5.0

This book made me think about my own crafting and how calming it can be while stitching. This book was so much more than just directions for some cool embroidery. They walk you through the ritual of creating your own talisman, and talk about the many symbols you can choose, colors, and composition. They even give a few ideas for talismans, tips for embroidering garments, and more.

The stitching instructions were clear and easy to understand. I think this book is useful for people who are new and those who are experienced in needlecraft.

I was drawn to “Botanica” and “Forces of Nature” when reading the Treasury of Symbols. I would like to implement some of their techniques into my own stitching in the future. I like the idea of setting an intention before beginning a project.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the e-ARC.