Flat-Coated Retriever Portrait Sculpture

Vintage Style Deer

 

Just listed my newest creation a needle felted Vintage Style Deer. She's approximately 4 inches by 5 inches. She is needle sculpted with close attention to detail using Alpaca, Romney, Corriedale, Norwegian C1, and Merino wools. She is wired to give movement and different posing options. She is available now on Ebay: Link Thanks for looking!

Decisions... Decisions...

A while back I was trying out different backdrops.  It's interesting how the different colored backgrounds effect the photos, so I thought I'd share them with you.  I like the tan backdrop the most, but I think the horses show up better on the blue backdrop...

Work In Progress ~ Haflinger Horse

I'm getting closer to completion on my Haflinger! Yeah! This is a special creation to me as it reminds me of visiting the horse barns every year at the County Fair. That is where I first fell in love with the Haflinger horses and I have visited them there almost every year scince childhood. They inspire me with their elegant long flowing blonde manes and tails. They are so beautiful!

Adina ~ Miniature Deer

Adina ~ Miniature Deer
(SOLD)

Work In Progress ~ Miniature Deer

With this little deer I wanted to challenge myself and see how tiny I could make her. At 2 inches this is by far the smallest deer I've ever needle felted! I want her to have all the detailing and character of the larger deer I have made. I've already broken three needles while trying to sculpt in all the little details - teeny, tiny, muscles and joints - frustrating - but I'm not giving up!

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph is 8.5 inches and needle felted of Romney, Merino, and Alpaca. Click here to see his Ebay Auction.
(SOLD)

Work In Progress ~ Fawn

Needle Felted Artist Bear "Holly" on Ebay

Holly is ready to bring in some Holiday Cheer! She is 6 inches sitting and 8 inches standing. All of her colored details are 100% wool with the exception of her red ribbon bows. You can see more photos and read more about her on Ebay.

Fiber Fun!

Times have been full of fiber fun! Some of my creations were chosen for a Fiber Art Exhibit that ran at the Bellingham Public Library October 01 through November 10. It was an honor and a thrill to see my work displayed there!

The Whatcom Weavers Guild hosts an Annual Fibers and Beyond Show and Sale at the Hampton Inn, Fox Hall every Fall. I was happy to be a part of this years Show. I was able to meet the most wonderful and talented Fiber Artists. To top it off the Sale was a great success and I sold more than I had anticipated and made some wonderful connections. I look forward to participating next Fall!

Needle Felting Demonstration at the State Fair

What a wonderful time I had giving the Needle Felting Demonstration at the State Fair. I really enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for needle felting with others! Thanks to all those that stopped by and joined in!

Wool Show Needle Felted Girl & Work In Progress Photos!

Sarah is 100% wool with the exception of her wire and stand. I enjoy the challenge of doing all the shading and details out of wool! She stands at approximately 18 inches tall.



Here are some of her work in progress photos.

I hope you enjoy seeing them!

Painted Treasures!

Recently I recieved a most precious gift from Artist Donna Armstrong. She painted a gorgeous picture of ginger on a gold velvet lined box that I will treasure forever!

Donna has been painting scince the late 1970's and in the last couple of years has started a line of fabulous painted boxes. Her painted boxes range from 3 to 12 inches and come in lots of styles and shapes! Her boxes incorporate many painting techniques.









She has boxes available of her own original artwork or you can commission a custom painted box! Click here to check out her website and see more examples of her hand painted treasures!

2008 Golden Teddy Award Nomination!

Ginger has been nominated for the 2008 Golden Teddy Award! Such a great honor and I am very excited! Here is a link to the full list of wonderful Nominees and a link to the 2008 Doll & Teddy Expo.

Artist Of The Month Interview

I was delighted to be chosen as February Artist of the Month for Thread Animals. You can see a copy of my AOM interview by clicking on the above Thread Animals Blog link.

Work In Progress ~ Needle Felted Bear

You Make My Day!

I have recieved the "You Make My Day" Award from my super talented artist friend Gaia! She works in different media and makes the most AMAZING miniatures, CREATIVE artist bears, and BEAUTIFUL illustrations. Visit I Piccolini, her work is a must see! I am happy that she thought of me for this award and she has in turn Made My Day! Now I get to pass on this Award to 5 people:

Jenny - Three O'Clock Bears
Aleta - The Silly Bear
Lisa - Q.D. Patooties
Louise - Louise Peers Studio
Samantha - Mary Myrtle Miniatures

"You make my day-Award" works like this:
1. Write a post with links to 5 blogs that make me think and/or make my day.
2. Acknowledge the post of the award giver.
3. Display the "You Make my Day Award" logo with a link to the post that I wrote. (Optional)
4. Tell the award winners that they have won by commenting on their blogs with the news.

Tiny Dancer

For my Daughter's 3rd birthday we signed her up for dance lessons. She loves her dance classes so much. Unfortunately its only one day a week, so she spends the other 6 days continually asking me when her next class is, lol. During class time they have a curtain covering the dance studio windows so the kids are not distracted by parents or others during lessons. I have to admit, I keep moving the curtain ever so slightly so I can peek at her.... I can't seem to help myself... it is such a joy to watch her dance. Now I take my needle felting with me. This keeps me from sticking my head behind the curtain too often (which I'm sure is a relief to the instructors) and I get some work done.....

Thread Animal Of The Year

I'm very excited that "Sasha" was voted Thread Animal Of The Year for 2007. Threadanimals is a fun Yahoo group of over 1000 members who teach, learn, share and enjoy the world of thread and needle felted animals.

Work In Progress 4 ~ Cat

"Ginger" the little tabby kitten is finished! Her final measurements are 6 x 6 1/2 inches. Ginger and I have grown quite attached and even though she will be hard to part with I have listed her on Ebay. You can visit her there and see more pictures of her by clicking on the link below.

Visit Ginger on Ebay