Stitches & Spells

Some quilting circles trade recipes. This one may be trading spells. Stitches & Spells: Circle of Quilting, Cackles, and Coven Mischief captures a wonderfully unconventional quilting bee where a lively coven has gathered around the table for an evening of stitching, storytelling, and perhaps just a touch of enchantment. At the center, the witches share the warmth and camaraderie of an old-fashioned gathering, surrounded by the rich patterns and colors of their Halloween quilt. Moving outward, the scene becomes an elaborate hand-painted mandala filled with repeating geometric forms, tiny dots, jewel-like accents, and a wonderfully mischievous detail: eyes of newt peering from around the circle. Deep black provides the dramatic foundation for shades of pumpkin orange, turquoise blue, violet, green, antique gold, and warm neutral tones. The palette gives the piece a distinctly Halloween character without sacrificing the intricate sophistication of the mandala itself. Hand-painted in acrylic and protected beneath a glossy epoxy finish, Stitches & Spells is an original 23" × 23" work created for collectors who believe Halloween should include equal measures of artistry, tradition, and fun. The result is Halloween art with a sense of humor—playful rather than frightening, nostalgic rather than macabre, and filled with details that reward a closer look.