Meet A Farmgirl - Rachel Hayden @ Backwoods Junction

You can visit Rachel’s Etsy shop HERE

I started sewing a few years ago because I wanted something "to do."  My first real sewing project sparked a deep love of sewing and crafting within me that has grown into my little home-based business called Backwoods Junction.  Today, I make hand-sewn country folk art.  While my specialty is dolls, I also make hand-embroidered pillows and wall hangings, ornaments, quilts and quilted items.  I experiment with natural dyes and my mother, a Master Gardner, has recently begun growing plants for me to use for dyes.  I currently raid my grandfather’s farm a couple times a year to collect walnuts off the ground since they make the most wonderful dye!  I often set up booths at heritage festivals and am a demonstrator as well.  My dolls are currently sold in a gallery boutique in Louisville, KY.
 
I am married to a wonderful man named Tim.  I am a Human Resources Generalist by trade and am currently in graduate school, pursuing a Masters degree in Management (which will be completed in April 2009, God-willing.)  Besides sewing, I love to write and research American history and heritage.
 
I am truly blessed to be included in this wonderful group of Farmgirls!  MaryJane Butters and the farmgirls that gather at her site are a true inspiration to me.