Yule & Yarn Advent with Wool Maiden!

October 7, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hi friends!~ I have a fun project to tell you about! This year I am thrilled to be joining Jules from Wool Maiden with her offering of “Yule & Yarn Advent” boxes, created and inspired by her life as a shepherdess with a beautiful flock in the mountains of western Canada! I was honored to […]

Christmas Blessings!~

December 22, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

I can’t believe it, Christmas is almost here. This happens to me every year….I spend months thinking about it, painting it, and then it arrives and it all rushes by so fast! Things have been busy around here, mailing out orders (thank you all who ordered— SO MUCH!) and doing the Advent […]

FREE Printable: St. Nicholas Day!

November 29, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

Hello and happy first Sunday of Advent! We’ve got our candles and wreath all ready on the table and we are ready to dine by candle light— one little candle’s worth of candlelight— this evening! I going to TRY to make myself savor every special bit of this holiday season, but I can’t help […]

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Welcome to Sleightholm Folk Art! I am Heather Sleightholm, a lover of the sacred and homespun, good books & gardening. I am a folk art painter and cross stitch designer inspired by all things cozy and handmade.

On this site I will share what I’m making and what’s inspiring me, my favorite books and notes from the garden. I also love to share my travels to some of my favorite historical sites. I’m so glad you’ve decided to come by for a visit, thanks for spending some time here with me!