Felt Pets

Christmas 2011 FeltPets

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Martha the pug.

Romeo the whippet,

and Ernie the pug, in memoriam.

Two beloved pets

2011-12-06T11:42:00.006+11:00

I received the most lovely email from the owner of Cougar and Jesse. I am so glad I can provide some comfort when we lose our pets and create a little something to help remember them by. Inside each of these feltpets is the fur of each dog.

Cougar

In memory of Jesse.

In memory of Ebony

2011-09-18T21:17:00.001+10:00

Today's Needle Felted Dog workshop

2011-06-26T20:13:00.004+10:00

Had a small cosy class of five today. They were fantastic and worked really well, so much so that they all completed their dogs ahead of time. I think they all enjoyed themselves and they were inspired to source more wool and make some more. Really makes teaching a pleasure!

Why a FeltPet sculpture is not a dog toy

2011-06-16T22:37:00.006+10:00

This is Nicky the Boxer's FeltPet sculpture.

This is what happened when Nicky's sibling decided to have a chew and play with the mini Nicky. The ears were ripped off, and the the surface was quite roughed up.

The owners tried to repair the damage with glue, which is not recommended, as the glue just seeps into the wool. I had to remove quite a chunk of wool from the head! (see the pic on the right). The ears I could not salvage either as they were stiffened with glue.

This is the repaired FeltPet sculpture.

That's why I say that these miniatures are not toys for pets!

Giraffe workshop

2011-06-06T16:27:00.003+10:00

A baby giraffe class has been added to my list of workshops.

Details here:

Baby giraffe workshop at Bustle & Bows

Basha

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Ivy

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Archie Westie

2011-06-06T12:04:00.001+10:00

Craftster Best of 2010

2011-02-19T12:54:00.006+11:00

My baby giraffe was voted best in its category for 2010 on Craftster.

Felting: Completed Projects

For those who wait...

2010-12-22T10:06:00.004+11:00

Two beautiful dogs with a patient owner!

Thank you for allowing me the time to complete these sculptures for you!

Gallagher

Shere Khan

Last workshop for the year (possibly)

2010-11-22T10:50:00.002+11:00

I had 12 wonderfully enthusiastic students for my last class for the year. And look at the wonderful pack we all made, including a cavalier, dalmatian and a cardigan corgi!

She arrived early

2010-08-28T22:58:00.001+10:00

My daughter Tilly decided to come into the world a few weeks early.

Last workshop for the year (possibly)

2010-08-22T16:43:00.003+10:00

Teddy bears today. Possibly my last workshop for the year, depending on how I'm going after next month when my first baby is born. A November workshop is penciled in.

Had another great group of ladies in today, all enthusiastically getting in touch with their inner bears. All of them came out great and with their own personalities, and we even had a lion come out. All did brilliantly for their first times.

Kasey

2010-06-11T16:02:00.002+10:00

Well loved 17 year old Kasey.

Special Announcement!

2010-05-23T12:13:00.002+10:00

I am expecting the pitter patter of tiny feet in September (just two feet and not four paws!)

So I am taking Christmas Orders from now until July 2010, with the aim of having all orders complete and delivered before late September.

As this is our first child, I am anticipating taking a break from needle felting for a short while, until we find that balance between life and work!

I look forward to getting back into the swing of things in 2011!

Thank you for your understanding.

Little Dachshund

2010-05-07T11:40:00.002+10:00

Baby Giraffe

2010-04-07T12:37:00.002+10:00

Here is my contribution to the One Million Giraffes Project.

Black Lab pup

2010-03-13T16:43:00.002+11:00

Bella the puppy.

Cairn Terrier

2010-03-03T16:42:00.002+11:00

This is Ricky

In memory of Rosie

2010-03-02T17:43:00.003+11:00

Mitch

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Some Christmas orders

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Hanna a memorial piece

In memory of Chloe

This is Storm

Anka and

Ruby and

Tilly live together.

Nicky the boxer

Annie the cocker spaniel

Mr Piggy in memorial

2009-12-22T22:48:00.000+11:00

My first rabbits!

2009-12-19T16:55:00.006+11:00

Barney

Roger

Introducing...

2009-12-18T13:01:00.002+11:00

Dingo!

A Cav for Christmas

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Hungarian Vizsla

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Meet Nattie.

Christmas Orders 2009

2009-11-19T13:40:00.000+11:00

All Christmas 2009 orders are now closed.

Thanks!

Other orders for 2010 are now being taken.

This weekend's workshop dogs

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A lovely bunch of ladies (and a little lady) who were fast learners! We even managed to all finish a little earlier than past classes. And look at the wonderful dogs they created!

Christmas Orders 2009

2009-11-11T22:21:00.000+11:00

The Christmas waitlist for those outside of Australia have now closed! Time has run out for me to be able to create sculptures and send them in time for Christmas. Domestic Australian Christmas orders are still open, but not for much longer! All other non-Christmas orders will be taken but won't be delivered til after the new year. Thanks!

In Memory of...

2009-11-10T00:10:00.002+11:00

Mr Rambo.

Another Patch!

2009-11-03T11:18:00.003+11:00

In memory of Patch.

In memory of Nova EDD

2009-10-28T17:32:00.004+11:00

Nova the explosives detection dog lost her life while on duty with the Australian Army in Afghanistan. I decided that I would make a sculpture of her and send it to her handler via the EDD unit in Townsville, Queensland.

Read about her here: Army Dog Nova killed in Afghanistan

Workshop dogs

2009-10-11T21:30:00.005+11:00

The latest bunch of workshop doggies.

The second one from the left (with the red ball) was created by my youngest student who was 8 years old. She did really well, and didn't poke herself by accident half as bad as her mum did! The one on the right was based on a picture a student brought in, its a surprise bichon frise for her friend.

Two Brothers

2009-10-10T18:35:00.002+11:00

Bourke and Wills.

An early Christmas present.

Patch has made it to her owner.

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Lost, possibly found?

2009-09-27T21:59:00.008+10:00

This is Pepper. She was lost in the mail en route to south east Asia. I am still not sure if she arrived safely to her destination or not. I am hoping she has, as I have not heard that she definitely has not. Here's hoping its a positive outcome :)

As a result, I am offering registered post options from now on, as well as the standard parcel post.

Although I have had no other packages go missing (Pepper has been my only mishap in the 3 years that I have been making FeltPets), clients now have the choice.

Three for Christmas

2009-09-02T00:08:00.000+10:00

Toby the terrier

Oliver the Maltese x Shih Tzu

Jodie the Pug x

Birthday suprise

2009-08-31T00:14:00.000+10:00

Kaos the Maltese x Shih Tzu

Druscilla the Weimaraner

2009-08-25T16:41:00.002+10:00

Anniversary present

2009-08-17T18:32:00.006+10:00

Nash the terrier.

Nelson the miniature schnauzer.

Needle Felting Class at Bustle & Bows 2

2009-08-16T16:45:00.003+10:00

My second needle felting dogs workshop at Bustle & Bows.

Always a fun time with enthusiastic students. I even had one that flew from Sydney to attend the class for the day, which is much appreciated!

The next class is October 11, with another class just added for November 15, 2009.

Cav and Cat

2009-08-12T23:09:00.006+10:00

Ginger Meggs the Cavalier King Charles

Bianca the Cat

Mountain Pygmy Possum

2009-08-05T21:05:00.001+10:00

A special request for a Mountain Pygmy Possum.

Bullpup

2009-08-05T18:16:00.003+10:00

Bullpup the ginger tabby.

"You have not only got Bullpup's physical image down pat but his actual, very soul is right there, shining out of those eyes. The very, very same expression of crossness but sweetness (as he's never cross at all, he only looks it). I'm really blown away...

...You see things that only the owner could see in something you have just known as a two dimensional photographic image."

Harry the terrier x

2009-06-16T21:01:00.002+10:00

Pom with a tutu

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This is Poochie in her tutu!

A pair of pugs

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Bonnie

Hamish

A mention...

2009-06-03T18:23:00.005+10:00

on Bordom.net.

Thanks 'coolguy'!

And thanks to Brian for a mention also on his blog: Brian's Giant Brain!

Also Krystal's blog too.

Manticore's Moustache: A collection of Oddities, Amusements and Wonders.

A thank you to Noah for a mention too in a tumblelog.

Thanks everyone!

An Article mention

2009-05-28T18:55:00.003+10:00

A mention in an AAP article, taken up by the Sydney Morning Herald.

"Pets immortalised after death"

And the Brisbane Times, same article.

Happy jack

2009-05-25T18:15:00.002+10:00

A blog mention

2009-05-16T09:44:00.004+10:00

A small feature on the FoundHandmade Blog 'Felted Lovelies'.

White Lion

2009-05-09T16:09:00.001+10:00

A lioness that becomes a lion.

Yorkshire Terrier

2009-04-30T17:49:00.001+10:00

Charlie the Yorkie.

Two Jack Russell Terriers

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Barney

and

Molly

Bella the Tonkinese

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Pete the Schnoodle

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Weasel the cat

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Bean the cat

2009-04-10T00:23:00.002+10:00

Needle Felting Class at Bustle & Bows

2009-03-29T19:02:00.005+11:00

My first needle felting class on dogs. It was a bit challenging to explain how to do what I do when I am used to just doing it. But everyone seemed to have a lot of fun, and the dogs that were created by the end of the class were as eclectic as the mix of people that attended.

Here are the class dogs.

I have one more class to give at Bustle & Bows in August.

Monet the Papillion

2009-03-20T22:28:00.000+11:00

Another blog mention!

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Thanks to Bandbadges.com.au for featuring my website on your blog! Ok, so it was December last year, but a late reciprocation is better than never!

My website mention.

www.bandbadges.com.au

They make excellent badges too!

Blog mention

2009-03-18T11:28:00.003+11:00

on Muttskis.

www.muttskis.com

Thanks!

Tucker

2009-03-16T20:28:00.004+11:00

Tucker loves tennis balls!

Princess

2009-03-14T20:27:00.000+11:00

Bushfire Pets waterproof coat drive

2009-03-14T18:26:00.005+11:00

Handmade Help: Make a coat for a displaced doggy!

If you're handy with a sewing machine, and want to help out the dogs affected by the bushfires, then why not make a waterproof dog coat for the larger breeds that are in need in the fire affected areas.

See the link above or email me direct for a pattern (or three!): feltpets@gmail.com

Jaffa

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Kez and Pru

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Rusty

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Gussie

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Jazz

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Jazz the Birman.

Here's the real Jazz and the feltpet Jazz!

Jack

2009-01-28T15:40:00.004+11:00

A birthday present for Jack's owner.

Sundance

2009-01-24T23:11:00.002+11:00

Ruby Rubik's Cube

2009-01-20T19:36:00.003+11:00

In Memory of Hershey

2009-01-03T10:19:00.002+11:00

"He is spectacular and we are astounded at how much he looks just like our wonderful dog."

More Christmas FeltPets

2008-12-26T09:57:00.004+11:00

Sam the Cav'.

Sophie the Whippet.

Christmas FeltPets

2008-12-26T09:52:00.008+11:00

Sophie the Chow.

Sprite the long haired cat.

and Rabbit the tabby.

Season's Greetings

2008-12-24T11:36:00.002+11:00

In Memory of Toots

2008-12-20T14:42:00.003+11:00

Australian Cattle Dog x Koolie

2008-12-12T23:25:00.002+11:00

Dakota was quite the challenge with such a complex coat, plus the coloured embellishments!

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

2008-12-12T23:23:00.001+11:00

This is Shaemus.

Ziggy

2008-12-12T23:15:00.003+11:00

Ziggy is actually black (although with a bit of salt and pepper in her older age) however, going on the photo below, I erred on the side of brown. Even though everyone knows that Puli's are usually black, rusty-black, white and various shades of grey and apricot, and not brown at all! But I did rectify that and made a black Ziggy.

My first three legged dog

2008-12-10T18:42:00.002+11:00

This is Abe.

Ex customs dogs

2008-12-09T18:32:00.003+11:00

Vibe and Dolly

"OMG... you have captured Dolly and Vibe perfectly! Thank you very much... "

In memory of Minty

2008-12-05T20:20:00.004+11:00

"Oh WOW! Minty has arrived safely and he is just fantastic. I can't believe how well you captured his 'look'. He'd lie in that pose on the table out the back all day long. The markings are perfect."

American Cocker Spaniel

2008-12-03T13:36:00.002+11:00

Pepper

Spoodle

2008-12-02T21:29:00.001+11:00

Bobbi

A Pug for Christmas

2008-11-30T22:11:00.001+11:00

FeltPets at the Pet and Pony Expo, Rosebud

2008-11-26T18:27:00.001+11:00

This Sunday 30th November, 10am til 4pm at the Fun4Paws stand, next door to the Dog Listeners.

More info here: Peninsula Pet & Pony Expo

Miniature Poodle

2008-11-26T18:21:00.005+11:00

Tammy is 19 years old! Her owner provided me with some of her fur to incorporate into the sculpture.

"Mum got tears in her eyes and was so rapt to get mini Tammy with her own wool so delicately interwoven into the felt. She said it was 'extra special' because it was her own wool, and that the big beautiful ears were representative of real Tammy's ears in her hey-day."

Shooter the Bengal Cat

2008-11-26T18:17:00.003+11:00

"We just wanted to tell you how special it is and that it looks great!

Shooter was a very special cat and we loved him very much... He was quite a character and this memento will help us remember him."

Standard Poodle

2008-10-29T18:21:00.004+11:00

This is Shah.

I made Shah using some of his woolly fur, which his owners sent me after a clip.

Terrier X

2008-10-27T17:58:00.003+11:00

Cheeky Biscuit.

In memory of Monty

2008-10-24T23:26:00.002+11:00

In memory of Penny

2008-10-22T12:51:00.001+11:00

In Memory of Ferris

2008-10-22T12:50:00.005+11:00

"Ferris arrived this morning and he is beautiful!!! You have truly captured all his special markings and even his face is perfect. Thank you so much, it makes me smile when I look at it!"

FeltPets at the Frankston Pet's Day Out

2008-10-10T18:03:00.000+11:00

This Sunday from 10am til 4pm at the Dog Listeners' stand.

More info here: Frankston Pet's Day Out

Festively Plump

2008-10-10T17:59:00.003+11:00

Muffin!

Sydney pooches

2008-10-09T15:18:00.005+11:00

Muji the Miniature Poodle.

Barbra the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier