Spring is here, Spring is here!

I planted some seeds that I found in a long neglected package. I really didn't know what they were but I thought I would give them a chance to see life and grow.

I watered them and took care of them. Most of the seeds turned out to be spindly things that immediately went out into the compost to live out their lives. But one seed was special. I watered it daily, talked to it and generally took great care of it.

It grew and grew and finally a bud began to form. Each day I waited with baited breath wondering just what this little treasure would grow into. Finally one morning I came down and what should I see but this beautiful red bloom smiling back at me!

He spoke with such ease and elegance and thanked me for taking such good care of him. He reminded me we all need to take care of one another. If we do then beautiful things will come from it. Well said Red Bloom, well said.

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Needle Felted Tudor Tree House

 As the leaves start to fall an amazing site is revealed in the large oak tree bordering my property. Each day I make the journey to the tree and tip my head back to the heavens and gaze at the curious site.

 As the days pass I realize it's a tree house. And not an ordinary tree house. It's a stunning Tudor style house built with such precision and love. Who on earth built it?

 Day after day I sit quietly under the canopy, barely breathing hoping to catch a glimpse of the skilled carpenter but alas, I have not been blessed by his presence.

Perhaps I will catch him doing maintenance this Spring. For now, I sit and dream of living in such a splendid house.

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The stars are bright, the night is crisp and Old Man Winter is over looking his domain.  

 In the morning every branch will be coated in a soft layer of snow, the ground laden with the white stuff.

The kids will awaken to frosted panes of glass on their bedroom windows and will excitedly peer out them wondering if it will be a snow day.

 The parents wonder what will be in store for them; a day of sliding, skiing, snowshoeing?

Perhaps it will be a day curled up by the fireplace sipping hot chocolate and reminiscing about their own childhood memories of winter.

Regardless of the days event, one thing is known for sure...Old Man Winter sure does know how to make this world we live in a little bit more beautiful.

Once upon a midnight dreary... Edgar Allan Poe

 This is my tribute to the great Edgar Allan Poe.  Even though very dark at times, a master of the written word.

"And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;"

 "And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;"

"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore!" Edgar Allan Poe from The Raven

More details to come... stay tuned but for now check out the rest of my items at McBride House.

Needle Felted Dodo Bird by McBride House

What a cheeky little grin you have Mr Dodo. I like to think you are keeping a secret behind that mischievous little smile, a secret that defies all the odds.

 You aren't the last of your kind, are you? You actually exist with your entire clan of Dodo Bird friends and family on an island deep in the Indian Ocean. An island yet to be discovered by mankind.

An island where you are safe to go about your daily affairs with no hint of extinction looming over you.

Yes, indeed, you are keeping a most glorious secret. 

See more about him here!

Happy New Year!

May your New Year be filled with an abundance of happiness, prosperity and good health! Happy New Year Everyone!

Needle Felted Santa and his Eight Reindeer

 A very special Christmas order is going to it's new owner tomorrow.  

 Santa surrounded by his eight tiny reindeer.

 Can't you feel the love?

 Santa and Dasher.

Me, Santa and Dasher!

Happy Halloween!!

 Hurricane Sandy is now barreling down on us so I thought I would wish everybody Happy Halloween today in case I loose power!  These are just two of my pumpkin heads that I have left.  Hopefully if I have power tomorrow I will share some pictures of my heads that have found new homes.

Happy Halloween and wish me luck through Hurricane Sandy!

Sunday Night... It's Been a Long Weekend.

 It's Sunday night and I'm ready for bed!  It's been a weekend of many adventures and I'm ready for Monday to come so I can have a break.  Above is my newest creation just listed tonight.  It's Sir Gentleman Rabbit and his trusty companion Gordon Ramsey.

 This is a new flat felting piece I did for the Kingston Market.  It opened this weekend and I got some critters ready for Paulette of Argentic Creations to sell for me.

I feel about as old as this turtle looks... I wish I was as wise as him though.  He's at McBride House and is ready to instill some of his great wisdom onto you.

This is what Frossie thought of all our hard work this weekend!

Needle Felted Covered Bridges and other Buildings

I'm getting ready for a new adventure this summer.  I was contacted by a wonderful woman asking if I would like to have my felted pieces for sale in her new store!  I didn't even hesitate and said an enthusiastic YES!

The shop is going to be called "The Country Wife" and it is going to open in Sussex, NB sometime in June (fingers crossed).  I will reveal more details closer to the opening date.

I also sell my pieces to "real" people through the lovely Paulette and her shop Argentic Creations at the Kingston Market (which by the way opens May 5th, 2012 to any of you locals).

 

One thing that I love to do in needle felt are buildings.  The Red Barn is indicative of many of our barns that dot our landscape and the blue house in one from my head.  Wouldn't you love to live in a house like that?

One thing that New Brunswick is known for is Covered Bridges.  According to the Department of Transportation we have 62 Covered Bridges, and of course, The Hartland Covered Bridge is the longest in the world!  So if you are in the area come check them out but if you are not don't forget to visit my Etsy Shop!