Needle Felted Hare

This chap has just been delivered. He reminds me a little of the Egyptian statues of the goddess of protection - Bastet, which as a good thing as he'll be in time to watch over his new owner this Christmas.

Needle felted from wool tops, this hare stands 12.5cm tall.

Needle Felted Grey Fox

Needle felted Grey Fox going into my Folksy shop tomorrow.

You can find him by Clicking Here

Baby It's Cold Outside

I have had a few commissions recently and as this guy has now been given as a birthday present so I can safely post a pic without spoiling any surprises!

Made from needle felted merino wool and wrapped up in a Harris tweed scarf this fox knows there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing! Other materials include Designers Guild velvet and a vintage glass dome.

On the scrounge!

New needle felted fox going into my Folksy shop. This textile sculpture is a little larger than my other pieces and requires a few finishing touches but once completed he'll be on the lookout for some tasty treats, though truth be told, he's not fussy!

Current work can be viewed by Clicking Here

Needle Felted Greyhound Lurcher

I love me a sighthound and this little character is my way of paying homage to a beautiful breed. 

Due to trot into my Folksy shop later today is this black and white greyhound lurcher, you can Click Here for more info. 

Needle Felted Robin

My take on 'The Elf on the Shelf'  will be flitting into my Folksy shop this weekend.

Please Click Here to view current work.

Frivolous Friday

Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a girl named Emily and she had a shop...

Spotted in a Canterbury antiques shop.

Needle Felted Otter

A needle felted otter preparing to gambol into my Folksy shop.

A few finishing touches are required then he will be installed in his case tomorrow.

He will be available mid week, meanwhile you can check out his comrades by Clicking Here

Frivolous Friday

The kids are alright.

 

 

Ehh, the youth of today...and yesterday for that matter!

18th Century graffiti scratched onto a window pane at Ightam Mote, Kent

Needle Felted Badger

Meet Belle, once she's been installed in her case she'll be stepping in to my Folksy shop tomorrow.

For current items Click Here

Frivolous Friday

Toad of Toad Small

 

Found this beauty at the end of September.

Gave him a little peck but fear that he may have been trading off his close relations fairy tale status as he remained untransformed in all his miniature, warty glory.

Let Them Eat Cake (and Cookies)

The very talented Lucy Samuels at Honeycat Cookies used the following painting,  'Autumn Fairies' by Arthur Rackham to create a box of beautiful, bespoke, hand painted cookies for my mums birthday.

 

 

My photos really don't do them justice but needless to say my mum was thrilled and so once they'd been presented, I spread the contents out to be enjoyed at a family tea party (mental note to self, think of something similar to give next year which I can also benefit from!!)

 

 

The hand painted windswept fairies took centre stage on a raised dish

 

 

 The centre piece was surrounded by a fairy ring of micro lights, hand turned wooden mushrooms, fabric oak leaves and Egyptian blown glass bottles 

 

 

Lucy's hand painted, acorns, mushrooms and autumn leaves were dotted between the plates on heart shaped lace doilies

 

 

 

 

You can visit the Honeycat Cookies website by Clicking Here

Or, to see more of her fantastic work on her Facebook page Click Here

 

 

What Does The Fox Say?

To find out what this foxes preferred choice of audio player is, check out my Folksy shop this weekend (hint; he's old school!)

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Polar Bear & The Northern Lights

A friend suggested I felt a Polar Bear and the comment must have sunk into my subconscious because that night I dreamt of a fine beast ranging through the icy night whilst the Northen Lights hung in the sky and reflected off his sparkling fur.

He will be available in my Folksy shop tomorrow (1/11)

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Needle Felted Hedgehog Bauble

 

Mr Snoot will be snuffling his way into my Folksy shop this afternoon.

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Needle Felted Red Squirrel Head Bauble

Due to scamper off to my Folksy shop later on today, Toby will soon be enjoying the company of his fellow woodlanders.

To view current friends Click Here.



Whale Fish He Cried!

Mental note to self - never needle felt a miniature whale again...ever!

The plan is to fit him into a vintage carved shell case and he will be listed in my Folksy shop once completed.

New Needle Felted Rabbit

 

 

Jasper is the latest needle felted animal waiting to join the Folksy family. He will be listed in my Folksy shop Click Here (25th Oct) later today.

Frivolous Friday

Just a frivolous Friday night post today.

Spent a lovely weekend in the New Forest and spotted this motley crew in the woods behind Burley village. Have developed a new tagline which the New Forest Tourist Board are welcome to adopt off the back of the photo I took...

 

 

'The New Forest, come for the ponies, stay for the piggies.'

Preeety sure I'll be receiving my thank you card from The Board shortly!

 

 

 

Needle Felted Barn Owl Bauble

Ulysses requires a straighten up and trim but once that's done he will be ready to add to my Folksy shop to join his fellow Christmas baubles tomorrow.
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Update: Ulysses has now flown over to Wonderous Oddities at Folksy

Needle Felted Fox Head Bauble

 

Waiting in the wings, a new fox head bauble for my Folksy shop.

I will be listing him tomorrow afternoon so if you like the look of him, Click Here

Faux Taxidermy Kingfisher

 

I am tempted to name this kingfisher Hercules as I feel his creation may be legitimately added as the 13th labour - No 1. Slay the Nemean Lion... No 13. Needle felt a Kingfisher.

He is currently suffering the indignity of being propped up by dress pins until he can cling to his perch with confidence.

Over the next couple of days he will be housed in a glass case and available in my Folksy shop.

Needle Felted Deer Bauble

 

Patiently awaiting eyelids, Ted will join his fellow woodlanders at my Folksy shop later this week.

To view the current inhabitants Click Here

Badger Bauble

 

Just adding the finishing touches to Huff.

He'll be joining his foxy friend in my Folksy shop this weekend.

My plan is to create an entire set of needle felted woodland creature baubles in time for Christmas.

You can find current pieces in my shop called 'Wonderous Oddities'

Click Here

 

Folksy Shop Open!

 

Prick up your ears, my folksy shop is now open!

Find all manner of handmade items from needle felted foxes to one off pieces of jewellery.

I will be adding as I go so check back regularly for new items.

Find my work at www.folksy.com/shops/WonderousOddities