I have always imagined that when I am old I will sit out on my front porch on my rocking chair, chatting with friends and loved ones while peacefully drinking a cup of tea. I look forward to it. My fellow crafter Marie Pickering of Softearth's World in New Zealand posted this to her blog one day about these lovely ladies she felted to sit in handmade clothespin rocking chairs she ...
Art
Collecting Beach Stones for Making Felted Wool Pouches
If you've been wanting to do some wet felting with wool, creating a pouch using a river rock or beach stone as a form is a fun project to get started with. This is a great project for adults and children alike. It involves a nature outing as well, which is an added bonus. I usually go to a river with rocky gravel bars when the water isn't too high for them to be exposed. This can be ...
Welcome to Mountain Hearth Handcrafts!
When I started my Mountain Hearth blog, I fully intended to focus on writing about the outdoors and homesteading. I decided my crafts needed a space here too, just like the craft room in my house. My creativity needs lots of room, after all. I will probably not post to this category as often, but I am already cooking up many ideas, so we shall see what unfolds. I am looking forward to sharing ...