Winter Needle Felted Characters

In December, I was inspired to make Grandfather Winter with his lantern to light his way through the dark winter nights, Grandmother Winter with her snow cloak and basket of holly berries, and a snowball elf whom Grandmother Winter lovingly cares for.

These are some shots of them on one of the seasonal tables by the tree this past December. I hope to open an etsy shop in the next month or two for fun! Of course, it's always preferred if crafts are handmade by Momma and the children - but I am finding myself with so many felted guys that I don't have room to store them all & it seems befitting to share them with others.

In the Wood by Eileen Mathias

Cold winter's in the wood

I saw him pass --

Crinkling up fallen leaves

Along the grass --

Bleak winter's in the wood,

The birds have flown

Leaving the naked trees

Shivering alone.

King Winter's in the wood,

I saw him go --

Crowned with a coronet

Of crystal snow.