i like needle felting !

but its really stabby and dangerous - it portrays perfectly edwards painted on eyes, as he is a china doll, really! ;-)

Moore Creatures

Here's my latest needle felt creatures, Cirkeline and Ingolf.
They are inspired by a Danish cartoon from the 1960's about a little girl (Cirkeline), who lives on a desk and sleeps in a match box. One of her best friends is Ingolf the mouse.

If you want to read more about Cirkeline and Ingolf, and watch one of the cartoons, go to my blog.

Needle felting in the UK

I've been a member of this blog for months now, (thank you Claire!) but haven't posted, so I thought I'd give everyone a little wave from the UK. Needle felting is still relatively unknown over here, and I am always trying to explain what it is.

I am also a designer and children's illustrator, and am working on two books and a decorations collection at present, so my crafting time is limited.

I live in the beautiful rural Cotswolds, England, in a tiny 240 year old cottage with my partner and four cats. We grow vegetables, walk a lot and generally lead quiet lives.

I keep a lifestyle/crafting blog Middle of Nowhere and most of my needle felt work can be seen on Flickr.

Waving from the United Kingdom!

noxious fumes

Technically this isn't all that plush related but Claire suggested I make a post, so with her blessing, here I am.
I am a fiber artist at heart. I love all things plush, stuffed and sewn. So when I heard that a friend of mine was holding a gas mask inspired show a few months back it got my mind all a flutter.
What and how would I create a gas mask. I finally settled on needle felting as my technique of choice. Due to it's pain staking, labor intensive process I thought it only fitting to convey a lighter, softer touch on such a cold concept.For months I played and stabbed for my own enjoyment. When my friend and Rivet owner saw me piercing away at a local craft show she asked if I would consider placing it into her group show. With a mad fury I felted until I had my finished mask, just right.
Be sure to check out the preview for this unique showing of nationally renowned urban artist, with little old me tagging along.


http://rivetart.com/shows/2008/preview/10.jsp
Username: sarin
Password: mustard

Side note, I also felted an air canister but in my down to the wire hast, I forgot to photograph it.