The ancient Irish were accomplished goldsmiths. The earliest golden ornaments discovered in Ireland date back as far as 2000 B.C. Lunulae were thinly beaten sheets of metal worn around the neck by our noble predecessors. Celtic craftsmen from the first millenium created astonishingly beautiful artifacts like the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch, with an […]
Irish Themed Fabrics – Giveaway Winner
A big thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s giveaway for four fat quarters of beautiful Irish themed quilting fabrics. It was lovely to learn how many readers are accomplished quilters and that many more plan to give this age old craft a try. A big thank you to Fraser St Fabrics for […]
Crafting Giveaway – Irish Themed Fabrics
I love patchwork quilts and I’m happy to say the craft of quilting is alive and well in Kentucky and throughout America. The National Quilt Museum is in Paducah, Kentucky and on my list of places to visit someday. I don’t make quilts, but it’s a skill I would love to learn. The vast size […]
A Trio Of Derby Floats
It’s Derby Week in Kentucky, and this evening Derby floats will glide through Louisville for the Pegasus Parade. But everyone can’t make it downtown to watch the big parade. Our schools have come up with an ingenious idea so children all over the city can experience the excitement of a parade. They decorate derby floats […]
My Ireland Box – April’s Crafts Revealed
My Ireland Box graciously sponsored a giveaway for our readers last month. The April subscribers have all received and hopefully opened their surprise craft boxes, so today I thought I might share with you the lovely treasures they found inside. Thanks to Katharine from My Ireland Box for sending me these lovely photos and descriptions […]
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