Sophie and I have been needle-felting today. We decided these guys might make nice Christmas tree decorations for next year. We still need to buy some little beads or bead-end push pins for eyes, and some pipe cleaners for feet, but we’re pretty pleased so far. They’re all winter birds we see around here a-plenty. Top to bottom: Bohemian Waxwing, Stellar’s Jay, Black-capped Chickadee. More to come. Erin has threatened to make a turkey vulture for the top of the tree.
Felted birds
Wow! They are so cool!
WOW!! tht're fab
How big are they Miranda? They are gorgeous!
The chickadee is about 3 1/2″ long, the waxwing about 6″, the jay a smidge longer.
Those are amazing – very lifelike. I'm impressed.
Did you use a kit? Those are lovely and my 14 yo dd loves to needle felt. If it's a kit I would like to get her one.
We just used random bits of dyed wool roving purchased at a Waldorfy-type store. And used our bird book obsessively.
They are lovely…a far cry from my needle felted pumpkin and carrot. This might be just the inspiration I need for my mother-in-laws birthday….
Beautiful!
Miranda, those are so cool! LOL at the turkey vulture for the top.