Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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.

10 comments:

  1. Hi Jen
    You really are a fnatastic needlefelter. These figures are so beautifully made! I also thought I had commented on your Maths posts. Wow! Fantastic, imaginative work going on at your home!! Enjoy your form drawing week. We had a form drawing week last week and this week we've started a Language block focussing on small letters and letter sounds. Always love to visit you here!! Have a lovely week.

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  2. Found your wonderful blog via my friend Kelly of Freeflowing ways.
    Am so enjoying it.
    xxx

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  3. Thanks Kelly & Nocton4! So happy to have you guys! Hugs!

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  4. hi, just wanted to say what gorgeous figures they are - they are just beautiful, and I am sure you'd be very in demand if you were to sell these or similar. Fairly new to your blog, but am really enjoying it - thank you so much for such lovely postings.

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  5. All of your felted crafts Ive seen are so beautiful! Im sure that you will do really well opening up an Esty shop!!! I wish you the best in your efforts!

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  6. How beautiful. I am sure they would sell well. Thank you for sharing. Warm wishes, Tonya

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  7. I can't wait for your Etsy shop to open! Beautiful, felted winter folk. :)

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  8. Thank you so much, Julie, Jane, Tonya & Jennifer! I so appreciate your kinds words!

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  9. Beautiful, Beautiful- Magical!! I am so impressed-I have been wanting to make these for years and these far out match anything in my dreams-I agree I can't wait for your store to open-let me know!!

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  10. Hi What lovely creations, cheers from sunny New Zealand Marie

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