Nollaig na mBan
The 6th January widely know as Feast of the Epiphany among Christians has been known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan, Ladies' Christmas, Little Christmas or sometimes Old Christmas.

World Poetry Day
With world Poetry Day in mind I thought I would share some poems which I have recently come across. World Poetry Day is 20 years old.

Encouragement
A few years ago, I was introduced to machine quilting. Let me say from the outset it wasn’t something I would have chosen for myself and I will always be indebted to my husband for purchasing the machine for me

International Women's Day
Thursday, March 8th is International Women's Day. So much will be written, talked about shared on this day and in the days leading up to it.