| Author |
**Welcome Wagon:  Farming and Pottery in North Carolina!  |
|
|
LibertyStoneware
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Brenda
North Carolina
6 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 7:34:46 PM
|
Hello from central North Carolina where my husband and I are building up a grain and dry bean farm. I am also a potter and work to make traditional forms using traditional techniques such as salt glazing. We do a lot of pickling and lactic fermentation, so I take great pleasure in making pickling crocks. I have a small hope they will find their way back into kitchens for use other than just utensils!I'm happy to be here on the forum, and looking forward to reading about other farm girls!
Functional pottery for farms and every home, featuring compost crocks and pickling crocks: http://libertystoneware.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html |
|
|
kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 8:22:17 PM
|
Hi Brenda. Welcome from Ga. I just went to your site and I am going to have to egt a crock. I have some cabbage fermenting on the counter right now in a glass jar. It sure would be better in one of your crocks. I love doing sour cucumbers too. So I will be saving some money to get one soon. All your pottery is beautiful. I love the cups and plates. Beautiful work.
How far are you from Chattanooga?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
 |
|
|
ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 11:28:14 AM
|
Welcome Brenda! Your crocks are just beautiful!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
|
|
|
LibertyStoneware
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Brenda
North Carolina
6 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 03:59:52 AM
|
Thank you for the complements on my work and the welcome! I am sorry for my delayed response, I have been firing pottery kilns and trying to get ready for the holidays!
My work is certainly a nod to 19th-century stoneware, as I study historic ceramics and find the 19th-century cobalt decorations FABULOUS!
Kris, it looks like I am almost 7 hours from Chatanooga. It's great that you're interested in the pickling crocks! My hope is for next year before the market season starts, to get some pickling crocks in standard sizes (probably up to 2 gallons) with weights to go inside, and either wood or ceramic lids as add-on options. I do have some in stock if you would like some photos, just let me know and I promise to respond sooner!
Thanks again and happy holidays!
Functional pottery for farms and every home, featuring compost crocks and pickling crocks: http://libertystoneware.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html |
|
|
|
Kim L.
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Kimberly
Knoxville
TN
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 08:54:31 AM
|
Welcome Brenda! I just found you on FB and love your pottery! Its beautiful! I definitely see a compost crock in my future :)
~Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.~
Mother Teresa
|
|
|
|
paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 3:03:45 PM
|
Welcome, from one of the Louisiana farm girls. Sounds like you have a great life on your farm!
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
|
|
|
|
artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 8:32:32 PM
|
Welcome Brenda, I too am in NC! I live in Raleigh. I just started making my own ferments this year. Sometimes I do well, and some times not : (
Lots to learn yet! Lol! But having tons of fun : )
I will go and check out your crocks.
Hugs,
Terri
artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
Every day is a new opportunity for joy! |
|
|
| |
**Welcome Wagon: Farming and Pottery in North Carolina! |
|
Farming and Pottery in North Carolina!
