AWAKEN TO YOUR CREATIVITY
and bring your inner visions to life
Embroidery is an opportunity for divine communication. Stitch by stitch, we’re bringing new forms into existence in a reflection of the greater universal creative force - when practiced frequently, this expression of power has the ability to ripple out into our other experiences.
Learn to deepen your intuition and express yourself confidently - on the fabric, and in your life.
From designing your own Enchanted Blooms, to creating your own simple-to-sew tee (built to your measurements!)
Each mixed color workshop is crafted to ignite your creativity and provide the tools to infuse your work with intention and impact.
Learn to make free-fitting, basic garments that are simple to sew and easy to wear - designed to fit your body, no confusing sizing.
You’ve landed in the digital space of textile artist and storyteller Christi Johnson, a place for spinning ancient myths and modern meaning into every stitch; a reclamation of ancient wisdom with needle and thread.
Our world is brimming with myth and story… my work pulls these stories out of the ether and into stitches on fibers.
Through my inspirational workshops, you’re invited to join me in the process, unlocking the magic in your hands, transforming thread and fabric into personal talismans that speak to your soul.
My approach honors the profound bond we all share with this craft, transcending cultural boundaries and reminding us of the universal power of the handmade.
Photo by Stephan Schacher for Upstate Woman Magazine
Everything you need to expand your creativity through the art of embroidery - all in one place!
The Magic Threads Bundle
The creative process is not simply about what is being made; it’s an entirely mystical process that teaches us how to move between the internal world of the soul and the physical world outside. All that is illuminated at the crossing of this bridge happens first in making a piece of art and, eventually, through the shaping of existence itself.
By allowing ourselves to engage with our own creative process, we become more and more familiar with the process of bringing our dreams into reality.
If you're interested in deepening your creative potential through the art of embroidery, Magic Threads is here for you.
Ready to bring your ideas into the physical realm through the art of embroidery?
Magic Threads gives you all the support you need for transforming your embroidery practice into a form of personal creative evolution. This bundle includes four of my most popular workshops:
✨ Spark Your Imagination
🪡 The Stitch Explorer
🧥 Your Personal Power Suit
✍ Sketchbook for Stitchers
As always, you get lifetime access to any mixed color school courses or workshops!
FROM PAST STUDENTS:
"I loved this course and it expanded my idea of what embroidery can be. It has inspired me to develop my work on a more personal, spiritual level. I now view embroidery as a tool for healing and personal exploration.” - ROSIE C.
"As a "non-creative" I have appreciated how I have learned to look for inspiration everywhere in everyday life. I am seeing shapes all over the place and thinking how they would translate into stitches. I enjoyed every aspect of this class. Thank you!” - TARA L.
MY BOOKS
Written for all levels of stitchers, The Art of Embroidery Design teaches the value of establishing a creative practice, with hands-on sketching and stitching exercises to help anyone build confidence in their design skills. This book provides a workshop experience for readers looking to start from scratch. It breaks the design process down into approachable steps, including:
-developing a vision
-choosing a color palette
-using variations in line weight to create dimensionality
-achieving a range of textural effects.
Dozens of colorful photos of the author’s own work are accompanied by historical examples from artisans in Mexico, India, Peru, China, Nigeria, and more, as well as profiles of some of the most inventive contemporary embroidery artists–it’s a complete workshop in a book.
Undergo a personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions in this creativity-inspiring craft book.
Anything but ordinary, Mystical Stitches combines the beloved and accessible craft of embroidery with a spiritual element, introducing a rich treasury of 200 magical symbols you can use to set an intention and create personal icons to wear or embellish items in the home.
Christi Johnson offers unique patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts, for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning.
Johnson’s folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form.
