Aurore

Aurore puts her book down to greet a small titmouse who's just landed on her house. She loves to hear the stories the birds bring back from their adventures out of fairyland. One day she dreams of traveling so far herself.

 
 

Aurore's home is needle felted into an old wooden box I stumbled upon in a little vintage shop. I was instantly inspired to create a tiny world within it. The titmouse is needle felted over a wire armature and is attached to the scene. Aurore absolutely refused to be attached in such a manner. After all, how will she ever see the world if she is stuck in a box. Consequently, she may occasionally go missing. But if you leave a small sweet or two out for her I'm sure she'll return. 

She stands 6" high and is wearing an antique lace dress and cotton bloomers. Her wire armature allows her to be gently repositioned. She is not intended for play.

This scene can stand alone or it can be hung on a wall. It is 15" high and 7" wide. The box is 2.5" inches deep.

They will be in the Dollectable shop today at 7PM EST:

http://hyenacart.com/dollectable/st/6830/67166/Aurore-the-Titmouse

 

The Holly Faerie & the Hare

 
 
 
 
 
 

This is the largest piece I've made to date, standing 16" high.  
It will also be the last hare I make for some time. Although very near and dear to my heart, my sketch book has some new creatures that I am excited to begin work on.

The Hare is entirely needle felted from 100% wool roving and has a wire armature. His saddle is made from an antique tatted lace doily and wool felt. 

The Holly Faerie is hand stitched from natural fibres (with the exception of her wings). She is wearing a dress and bloomers made from antique cotton hankies. Her coat is nuno felted. On her back she carries a satchel with a holly branch. Her tiny features are hand embroidered.

They will be for auction at 10PM EST here