Spring Simple Living Collection

March 19, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

I am so pleased to let you all know that the spring 2022 issue of The Simple Living Collection is now available, and I’m so pleased to be a part of it! The project I have contributed to this season’s collection is how to make a needle book out of scrap fabric. There are several […]

Tasha Tuesday & Giveaway: A Passion For Weaving

August 11, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

EDIT: This week’s winner is Stillparenting from Instagram! Hello friends, and welcome to another Tasha Tuesday! This week we continue to celebrate the beloved author, illustrator and lifestyle icon in the month that she would have turned 105 years old. Each Tuesday this month, I will have a new Tasha Tuesday post, chatting about something […]

A Little Greeting

March 21, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hello there, it’s been a bit! These have been some rough few weeks around here. Not one, but two bouts of family illnesses to work through (I’m still now 100%) and a death in the family have made it hard to get back into a productive routine. I’ve missed making though, and talking with […]

Welcome!

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!