Giveaway: Sigrid Undset, Reader of Hearts

July 11, 2022.Reading time 14 minutes.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED:: Congrats to Sarah @thecarolinadolls for winning the copy of this book! Like many before me, I quite simply fell in love with the world of Kristin Lavransdatter when I first read the epic novel of life, faith, love and loss in medieval Norway. The story is sweeping– from the highest highs to the […]

Norway Week: Happy Birthday, Sigrid Undset!

May 20, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Good morning, friends! God Morgen! Today for my final post to celebrate Norway Week, we are celebrating! It is Sigrid Undset’s BIRTHDAY! This is also a special year, as it is not only the 140th anniversary of Sigrid Undset’s birth, it is also the 100th anniversary of the completed trilogy of Kristin Lavransdatter. I feel […]

Norway Week: Selbu Mittens

May 19, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

Good morning!~ Today for our ‘Norway Week’ I wanted to chat a little bit about one of my favorite Norwegian crafts, Selbu knitting! Selbu knitting has become an iconic symbol of Norway– with the unique knitting patterns gaining popularity far outside the bounds of the Selbu region, to be found across the globe. Selbu knitting […]

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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!