News — Magisch Borduren

1) De Magie van Borduren – Ontspanning, Creativiteit en Verbinding Borduren is zoveel meer dan alleen een ambacht. Het is een manier om even te vertragen, je gedachten te kalmeren en je creatieve energie de ruimte te geven. Ik geloof dat elke steek een verhaal vertelt – een moment van rust en zelfexpressie, iets om echt van te genieten. Of je nu voor het eerst een naald oppakt of al jarenlang borduurt, de voordelen zijn eindeloos. 2) De Kracht van Herhaling Borduren heeft iets magisch. De herhalende bewegingen zorgen voor een diep gevoel van rust, bijna zoals meditatie. Het is...

Gemstone of the month: Pyrite Keywords: willpower-self-confidence-provides insight-manifestation Pyrite is one of my favorite crystals and is most beautiful to me in its raw form. In earlier times the stone was also called 'fools gold'. At first you could certainly confuse the stone with the real gold. The rough version appears to be made up of hundreds of small blocks and looks somewhat like a building. I use this stone when I am faced with a complex assignment or need clarity and confidence. Sparkling as this crystal is, the connection with your inner fire (3rd chakra) is also quickly made....

As promised: here is the update on my project Fly me to the moon (indeed based on the Frank Sinatra song :) Since the March blog about this ( read part 1 here ) I have made reasonable progress and tried to embroider for 1.5 hours every day. I always enjoy big projects, but there always comes a time when I get impatient and want to start a new challenge. (Recognizable?) Then I usually go for a walk or treat myself to something nice like a cappuccino. I can also leave the embroidery for a week or two until I...

Gemstone of the month: Rose quartz Keywords: self-acceptance – love for yourself and others – shaping creative ideas If there is one crystal that almost everyone knows or recognizes, it is rose quartz. With its soft light pink color and fine energy, this stone is a favorite for many. I have a rough rose quartz in my studio and a pyramid shape at my altar. When I experience stress or I have no creative ideas, I often grab this crystal. Pink is also one of my favorite colors! Rose quartz not only makes you look at yourself more gently and...