Sleightholm Folk Art

Tag: heritage crafts

  • Ajisai Dreams: Japanese inspired art and crafts

    Ajisai Dreams: Japanese inspired art and crafts

    This summer, I have continued to take inspiration from the joy of seasons in Japan. Currently, we are in the season dedicated to the ajisai- the hydrangea; that gorgeous water and heat loving plant that can be found in a variety of shades and blooms. I have several hydrangea in my own garden, and the…

  • Homespun Kitchen Pursuits

       I’m not really one for New Year’s Resolutions, but the coming a new year does inspire me to make fresh plans and come up with new ideas for how I’d like to spend my time, money and energy.  One small idea has turned into a bit of a kitchen project for me, because I’ve…

  • Stitching in Art & Life

       Hi there, friends~    Thanks for coming by to see me today. I do appreciate you taking the time, and I want you to know that! So often social media can feel like something that needs to be stepped away from, its too frantic, its too confrontational. I miss the ‘good ol days’ of…