Greetings & Blessings!

They say that when the year grows thin and frost hushes the rivers, a castle appears in the borderlands of the dream realm. It rises from the mist like a sleeping whale. Its windows glow with honey-colored light. If you ride long enough through the gray forests of uncertainty, you may see it, faint as breath on glass. A Green Knight found it on just such a night. His horse’s hooves made no sound. Only the wind spoke, whispering in awe. As he crossed the threshold, warmth blos

... story threads bring us to ... ... ... The doors of Camelot swung wide, and in came winter. A rider, green as forest fire, bearing no malice; only a challenge: “ Trade one blow for another; keep your promise, and meet me in a year and a day.” They say the hall went silent. Even the hearth forgot to crackle. But Gawain stepped forward. That small act of courage that sets every story in motion. ... ... ... ... and the story thread here brings us to fiber threads that invite

In Gaelic lore, the winter goddess Cailleach is seen as a shapeshifter and a crone who shapes mountains and rivers, rules the dark half of the year, and hands the land back to Brigid in spring. I like to imagine her spinning the first snowflakes, twisting fibers of cloud and moonlight. These images may seem fanciful, but they invite us to see our own work as part of a larger tapestry. Cailleach isn’t always stern. In some stories, she drinks from a magic well at the end of wi

As part of our October Fiber Art Spellcraft Journey, we begin with something simple yet powerful: the Protection Bracelet. It is an invitation to honor the thread between worlds: between past and present, hand and heart, ourselves and our ancestors.

In Gaelic lore, the winter goddess Cailleach is seen as a shapeshifter and a crone who shapes mountains and rivers, rules the dark half of the year, and hands the land back to Brigid in spring. I like to imagine her spinning the first snowflakes, twisting fibers of cloud and moonlight. These images may seem fanciful, but they invite us to see our own work as part of a larger tapestry.

When paired with spinning or sewing, yarrow’s magic deepens: we can dye our yarn with it, weave its stalks into our stitches, and set intentions for healing and protection, both. Natural dyeing may sound intimidating, but yarrow makes it easy. When simmered, its flowers yield a soft yellow dye resonating with the gentle sunlight on a winter morning, which can be used to color a piece of cotton or wool, then turn it into a charm. Are you ready to give it a try?

... A cozy cottage lit by a warm lantern light hums with the rhythm of a spinning fiber. Three wise women work by the fire, moving their nimble fingers and hands as they twist the wool, spin the spindle, and wind the thread on a loom. The crackling hearth fire warms the room, and they whisper wisdom stories of their elders and ancient ancestors. All creatures and even the shadows of the cottage draw close to them to listen. Their sacred work unfolds as the rhythm of their han

The clip below shares a glimpse of one of those in-between moments when the Forest Gates Sock Knitting journey began becoming more than a pattern and more of a personal blessing spell for warmth, patience, healing, renewal...

Knitting a pair of socks becomes more than making something warm for the feet — it is a gentle rebellion in a hurried world, a fairy-tale journey woven stitch by stitch, where blessings, stories, and magic live in the yarn.

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Two Little Gifts for You To make your journey even more inspiring (and shareable!), here are two small treasures you can carry and share with you right now:

Enchanted Forest Gates Socks are not simply a pair of handknit socks. They are stitch-by-stitch journeys, woven from the wishes and blessings, the wonder of Fairy Tale forest tales, and a touch of heart-centered magic. The socks created in this way can become a talisman of warmth, protection, and connection to the Earth beneath your feet and the stories that live in your heart.

Created with intention and worn by one who walks in wonder of the magical paths life offers, socks become much more than plain everyday garments. In a way, they can serve as gatekeepers while every morning, one crosses thresholds between the space experienced as home and that which is experienced as the outer world.

Every stitch carries something: a memory. a wish, a whisper of the day you made it; but when you stitch with intention , something...

A Sprinkle of Magic to Complement Your Fiber Work ... a few steps that you can follow to bring a little sprinkle of wonder and intention into any of your fiber project work times. Have fun and imbue them with joy and love.

This Free PDF guide is an invitation to sprinkle a little bit of magic into your day while crafting something with intention.

There are days that seem to be filled with such wonder that our hearts can hear and our eyes can see that which on an ordinary afternoon...

The third week of this year's Spring Renewal ended yesterday. I trust that it was filled with many transformative and light-filled...

Spring Blessings! It has been a very interesting and lively week here for us. I hope your renewal journey work for the past week brought...

Dear Friends, How are you feeling this week? Our live call and shared meditation work was such a beautiful start to my week. I truly hope...