Little Owls

I finally got some owls into the shop!

And there will be a few more coming today...

These little guys are really special!

I get all the wool locally- raw!

Much of it comes from sheep that were rescued,

they now live in a great home

and are very well fed and have had a happy, long life!

I spend a lot of time preparing the fiber.

This means I pick it clean and wash it,

then after it has dried,

I do all they dyeing myself with a non-toxic acid dye

(which means that I use vinegar as a mordant).

Next the wool is ready for felting.

I use a felting needle to sculpt these little hoots to life.

Each one is different,

one of a kind...

They all have their own personality

and are very sweet!

Also, each one has a big heart on its chest,

and a string attached so that he can hang in a special place

if you don't want him sitting out on a counter...

And they make great gifts, too!

(*hint: easter, mother's day, graduation, just because...)

Hope you are all enjoying your week!

xo