Open Coven
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What is a Fiber Art Witch?
A few years ago I wrote a blog post about being an art witch, and it’s still one of my most popular posts. However over time my practice has changed as tends to happen to many of us. More and more I am exploring expressive fiber arts such as embroidery, patchwork and other hand sewing…
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A New Chapter for 2025
For years we have discussed the possibility of going back to Europe for a while. Finally the time has come. As of summer 2025 we’re packing up and leaving Asheville for the UK! This is an exciting and nerve racking prospect as it will also mean I am finally going to fulfil my dream of…
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A Beginner Embroidery Project
This was one of the first patterns I ever made. I’ve always wanted to make easy projects so that people feel empower when making my projects. You can get this kit or digital pattern in my Etsy shop: https://opencoven.etsy.com
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Embrace Winter
There is a kind of clarity I find in winter that doesn’t exist at any other time. Especially in the quiet days early in the new year. I step out into a cold that absorbs into my skin and blows coolly through me. The spare tree branches reveal the blue sky. I know for many…
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Luxury Hot Chocolate Recipe
You will never go back to packaged cocoa after you try this. If you are vegan, use your favorite milk substitute and vegan chocolate. I try to choose chocolate that is free of palm oil and is fair trade. 1 cup of milk ½ cup of chocolate pieces NOTE: You can get creative with the…
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Pumpkin Lentil Hummus
For this smooth, luscious, easy party dip that hails the return of the sun and a new year. 1 cup of cooked red lentils (drain after cooking to remove excess water) 1 cup of organic canned pumpkin puree 1/4 cup of Tahini 1 teaspoon of Cumin 1 teaspoon of Salt 1 tablespoon of Lemon juice…
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My Week in Pics: December 21st – 28th
A few pics from our Christmas holiday. It’s been years since we went to the Asheville Art Museum. They had some interesting exhibitions on. It is also very convenient that the French Broad Chocolate Lounge is next door. I have always loved the eclectic array of small businesses in Asheville and now more than ever…
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Easy Holiday Mocktail
1 small bottle of tonic 1/2 teaspoon of finely chopped preserved lemon A splash of the brine Ice Add ice, chopped lemon and tonic to a fancy glass. Splash some brine in to taste. Enjoy!
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Solstice Divination
Often we think of divination as something to do to know the answer to a question or perhaps (traditionally) to foretell events. Divination can be used to reveal concealed internal truths and deepen our connection to the divine. The winter solstice is a sweet time to practice divination as we sit in the velvet dark…
