{"id":17971,"date":"2018-07-10T17:22:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T17:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/?p=17971"},"modified":"2018-07-10T21:51:48","modified_gmt":"2018-07-10T21:51:48","slug":"dala-horse-felt-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/dala-horse-felt-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Dala Horse Felt Project from Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most recognizable images of Sweden is their wooden Dala Horse. These traditional horses got their name from town of Dalarna, in central Sweden. Since the time of the Vikings, the horse held a special spiritual significance. Wooden toys were often made for children using scraps from furniture making. The Dala Horse, with its iconic red coat and painted flowers, became common in the 1800s. Today, it is one of the most popular souvenirs in Sweden. Our Dala Horse Felt Project has all the beauty and tradition of the original horses but is made out of felt instead of wood.<\/em><\/p>\n

Note: Like most crafts, children will need help depending on their age and ability. You will probably need to help your child cut out the felt, and teach them how to do a running stitch. Some children will take to this and for other children, it may be frustrating. If your child is having trouble with the needle and thread, pieces can be glued to the horse. If you do glue the pieces on, keep the glue away from the edges because it will still be necessary to sew the front and back together. It is very difficult to get a needle through dried glue!<\/p>\n

Dala Horse Felt Project Materials<\/h4>\n