A Tiny Tale for a Grateful Heart and Hands that Craft

on the night of Winter Solstice when everything stills ... in Slavic lore, this is the night when Dazhbog falls from the sky, his fire fading into the underworld. And it is his mother, Lada, the weaver of love-warmth, who keeps the ember alive, not with power, but with ...

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.

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