The Witches' Coven: Visible Mending Transfers

Witches exist in every culture, though they go by many names. The Yoruba speak of aje, Norse tradition tells of the seidkona, Japan has the mountain crone yamauba, and in Latin America the bruja endures. Sometimes feared, sometimes revered, they carry power outside the ordinary order—much like visible mending itself.

Europe: Witches shifted from village healers to devil-associated scapegoats under Christian rule.
Yoruba (West Africa): Aje are women of immense spiritual power, both feared and revered.
East & North: From Korea’s mudang and Japan’s yamauba to Norse seidkona and Sámi noaidi, witches and shamans carried power outside official hierarchies.
Americas: Navajo skinwalkers and Latin American brujas show how witchcraft often emerges at cultural crossroads.

Each transfer cut-out is 4.25" by 5.5".

How to Use Your Visible Mending Transfers

Prep Your Fabric: Make sure your fabric is clean and dry before starting.

Choose Your Design: Pick one of the four designs from the set.

Apply the Transfer: Place the transfer design with the printed side facing the fabric. Gently press to activate the adhesive.

Stitch: Use a needle and thread to stitch along the design, following the printed lines. Feel free to add your own flair or skip areas you don't like.

Rinse and Reveal: Once your stitching is complete, rinse the fabric to remove the stabilizer. Your design will stay in place, and the stabilizer will wash away!

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These mending patterns are a love letter to the artists who move us—not replicas, but stitches inspired by their spirit. We believe their genius extends far beyond the canvas, into the way we see, create, and repair the world around us. While our designs are original interpretations, they wouldn’t exist without the brilliance of Agnes Martin and her enduring influence. Consider watching her documentary while you stitch.