In Ireland the Brigid cross is associated with St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. Brigid was born in Ireland in 450 A.D. It is told that she wove this cross while attending to a dying man. ThroughRead More →
Since 2500 BCE, weaving has been important to the culture of Peru. Peruvians herd sheep, llamas and alpaca, spin the fleece into yarns, then weave the yarns into beautiful pieces of cloth. Designs woven into the fabric were used asRead More →
In The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola, a little girl named Lucida lives in a small village in Mexico. Her family is asked to weave a new blanket for the Baby Jesus figure that is carried in theRead More →
This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. This is a very special time for our family as we prepare for Christmas. I have put together Advent Activities to do with the wee ones and happily will be sharing our activities withRead More →
