Sleightholm Folk Art

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  • Out Now! Snow on Martinmas (and a giveaway!)

       Once upon a time I wrote a story about a beloved saint and the traditions that grew from his feast day. Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier, who had a chance encounter with a beggar that led him to rethink his life and faith, and ultimately become a monk….then a bishop….and finally, a…

  • {Crafting On} Lenten Shawl and Out Loud Reading

      In a decided effort to get better about blogging, I’ve decided to join Frontier Dreams with her Keep Calm and Craft On series, and show a little bit about the projects and good books we’ve been doing here at our house. This past school year has been a huge change for us, and we…

  • Tasha Tuesday: Spring Chickens

       I never had chickens growing up. I honestly didnt know much about them, although they appealed to me— especially little fluffy footed bantams. And the idea of having your own eggs, just right outside your door, seemed like such fun!   From reading Tasha Tudor’s books and seeing photos and documentaries on her life, I…