New Painting: LUcy’s Spring Kitchen

April 7, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Hi there! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend. We were just home, very casual, but I did bake a Victoria Sponge cake for dessert! It is a perfect spring cake, and there’s even one sitting in the background of my latest painting! I just finished this piece, “Lucy’s Spring Kitchen” […]

08:: Good Things Gathered

April 2, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hello there, friends! I hope you’re well! I can’t believe that Easter is almost here, and so this week’s Good Things Gathered is all about my favorite Easter treats! First of all, there are several Tasha Tudor books that I enjoy bringing out this time of year. “A Time to Keep”, “Around the Year” and […]

Easter Sale!

March 26, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Hello there, friends!~ Those of us following the western Christian calendar have now entered Holy Week. And if you’re like me, you’re suddenly thinking “Oh yeah….Easter baskets!” If you’ve thought about adding art to your Easter basket, or would like to send spring art to a friend or a card— or hey, […]

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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!