I am a dollmaker and creature creator. I never understood why growing up should mean leaving behind the things of beauty and whimsy I loved as a child. So I didn’t. My abiding love of nature and a childlike sense of wonder drive my work. Through each creature I make, I invite those who see it to participate in telling a story, a tale about finding one’s way into Faerie -- a path from ordinary life into the worlds of magic that underpin our daily consciousness and haunt our dreams.
I work primarily with a technique called needle felting. It is a newcomer to the world of craft, allowing age-old materials of wool and fiber to be used in revolutionary ways. With the sharp, barbed needles, I sculpt wool into many forms as if it were clay. The journey from fleece to figures of solid felt is endlessly fascinating to me, and I start with fiber in different stages of that journey depending on the work at hand, sometimes using a palette of pre-dyed wool, and other times choosing a fleece from just the right sheep and gathering leaves and flowers to imbue it with colors that reflect the landscape from which they come.
Felt has an almost living warmth and softness that is perfect for conveying the feeling of welcome I wish all my creatures to bear. My ethos as an artist is that art is for everyone, and I am happiest when my felt inspires someone to step closer and marvel at an unexpected detail that caught their eye.
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Reviews
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Lindsay on 11 Jun, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI purchased a custom cat to look like my cat and I couldn't be happier! It looks just like my Lula and the attention to detail is astounding! I will cherish it. Thank you so much <3<3<3
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Carol on 03 Jan, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe chimpanzee we received was just super and will be cherished by my former patient for a long time. I have been looking for a small monkey for many months and I am relieved to have found the perfect size for Ibby.
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Etsy buyer on 21 Dec, 2022
5 out of 5 stars♥️🎄♥️ Once upon a time there was a little girl who was nicknamed … Tiger Lil. This AMAZING, wool felted white tiger is destined to hang on her Christmas trees for years to come. ♥️ Thank you so much!!! It’s perfect … I love it!!! ♥️ The tiger is beautifully crafted and is exactly what I wanted. 🎶 One satisfied customer. Shop HERE!!! 🎶
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Suzanne on 04 Dec, 2022
5 out of 5 starsFantastic workmanship. Excellent design. Lovely colors. Nicely packaged.
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Rita on 10 Aug, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAdorable little dragon. Thank you for accommodating my color request. He looks great.
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Jill on 29 Jun, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis sweet little dear is so dainty and darling. We are in love. Thank you!
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Kristen Davis
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