so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens. -Wiliam Carlos Williams I spied some of my white chickens scratching away by my kids red wheelbarrow the other day, and this poem immediately came to mind. I have always loved this poem, and I think it really captures the zen of chickens and rural life. I photographed it, but I ...
Mountain Hearth Handcrafts
Mountain Hearth Handcrafts Feature and Giveaway at the Enchanted Tree!
I am pleased to announce that Mountain Hearth Handcrafts is featured on The Enchanted Tree blog today through April 9 with a giveaway of one of my spring faeries! To find out details visit her blog at: http://theenchantedtree.blogspot.com/2009/03/test.html I discovered Tree's amazing work online several years ago and fell in love with her beadwork necklaces and whimsical dolls. To visit ...
A Gift From New Zealand
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 ...
The Runaway Bunny
"Shucks," said the bunny, "I might just as well stay where I am and be your little bunny." And so he did. "Have a carrot," said the mother bunny. -Margaret Wise Brown This needlefelted wool wall hanging was inspired by one of my favorite children's stories, "The Runaway Bunny." I love how every time the little bunny comes up with an elaborate plan to run away, he is outwitted by his ...
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 ...
Beneath the Harvest Moon
Beneath the harvest moon, pumpkins grow ripe, round and full in the fields... Moonlight sparkles on a dancing brook and patches of chanterelle mushrooms reflect the warm colors of autumn. It's just the right time for a moonlit walk to find that one, perfect, magical pumpkin. ...
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 ...