tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75229749371484898502024-02-02T01:32:41.211-04:00Bella McBrideDesigner Crochet Patterns Designed to be Made by Anybody and Needle Felted Creations for the Lovers of Cute!Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-32120359324767347942015-09-21T18:34:00.000-03:002015-09-21T18:34:02.747-03:00Wool Faux Taxidermy by Bella McBride from McBride House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My new obsession... <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248704289/needle-felted-one-of-a-kind-wool-faux?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">wool faux taxidermy</a>!<br />
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A great way for animal lovers to display a head mount without hurting the real thing.<br />
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And this one is even better as it's slightly larger than life size!<br />
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Even though <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248704289/needle-felted-one-of-a-kind-wool-faux?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">Mr. Fox</a> hardly weighs a thing, he is approx. 23 cm (9 inches) from the back of the piece to the tip of his nose. The frame is 31.5 cm (12.25 inches) tall by 26.5 cm (10.5 inches) wide. <br />
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AND....<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248706347/needle-felted-one-of-a-kind-wool-faux?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank"> The Hare</a>!<br />
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Aren't they cute together?<br />
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As you can see, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248706347/needle-felted-one-of-a-kind-wool-faux?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">The Hare</a> is much bigger than real life!<br />
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He has horse hair <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248706347/needle-felted-one-of-a-kind-wool-faux?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">whiskers</a>...<br />
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Black glass eyes....<br />
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And is mounted, as is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248704289/needle-felted-one-of-a-kind-wool-faux?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">Mr Fox</a>, in a vintage oak (I think it's oak) frame. You can see both of them and many more of my sculptures <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shop-info-name" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />
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<br />Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-37956458428557083262015-05-22T08:08:00.000-03:002015-05-22T12:07:39.205-03:00Needle Felted Green Men<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
One of my favourite things to make are <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Green Men</a>. Wanting to make more than just the traditional greened leaved green man I've expanded my line to include all four seasons. Below are just a few of the green men that I've created over the years!</div>
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Deep in the woods there awaits a special soul ready to emerge from his
sleepy winter slumber. He dreams of the time of year when the buds will
burst, the flowers grow and the trees spread their leaves to the skies
above. Sun will soon pour down on his secret nest and awaken him to the
songs of robins, singing his name to help bring green back to the
barren earth. Yes, soon the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Green Man </a>will rise and Spring will be here
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A horned version of the great man.<br />
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A purse version that went to a very lovely and excited woman from the Amherst, NS Fibre Fest sale.<br />
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A little brighter version make with merino wool.<br />
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This one is currently available at my shop!<br />
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The very first one. This one will always hold a special spot in my heart as he was bought by a very great man who will be dearly missed.<br />
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The days are getting longer and little bits of green are beginning to
spring forth from beneath winters weary carpet. There is a feeling of
renewal coming that is simmering just beneath the surface. The sap is
flowing in the trees, maple buds are beginning to show their red tips
and the geese fly overhead morning and night. <br />
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Soon laundry will be
flapping on the line, children will be jumping in mud puddles and
skipping with their new skipping ropes. And deep in the woods the
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Spring Green Man</a> watches it all unfold.<br />
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Now the days are getting shorter and the leaves are beginning to change from
their luxurious greens to the most spectacular reds, oranges and
purples. There is a crispness to the air and even though it's the end of
the summer it feels like the beginning of something new. <br />
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will soon go on the bed, kids are anxiously awaiting the first day of
school and the apples are red, ripe and ready to be picked. And deep in
the woods the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Autumn Green Man</a> watches it all unfold.<br />
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I always loved the expression of this one!<br />
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This is the first <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Fall Green Man</a> I made. I had the idea and he came to life on a bus trip to Quebec City.<br />
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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This is a newer version of the<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/230237362/needle-felted-old-man-winter-one-of-a?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank"> Winter Green Man</a> and he is available at my Shop!Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-8833568663860221862015-05-20T06:54:00.000-03:002015-05-21T15:55:32.839-03:00A Fish in a Tree? How can that be....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For my latest custom order I was asked to make a Northern Ontario Walleye Pike. He fought hard and I didn't know if I would ever reel him in but the struggle was well worth it! </div>
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Smaller than real life but he's still a whooping 12 inches long (30 cms)!<br />
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actually had the forethought to take pictures of my Walleye Pike to
show you the stages that one of my needle felting pieces goes through.
At some point, in every single piece that I do, I panic and think "I
can't do this! I'm a fraud!". Luckily, every single time, I tell
myself to pull up my big girl panties and get on with it.... just like I
did with this fish.</span></span>Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-69882582356117424942015-04-25T13:21:00.001-03:002015-05-21T15:57:53.074-03:00McBride House Ravens<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Ravens have full and truly landed at McBride House. About 2 years ago I made my first needle felted Raven and titled it "The Celtic Raven". I've made various pieces similar to it but the first one, the one pictured below, is still my favourite. I took the picture in my favourite cemetery, the cemetery at the church that I was married at, my parents were married at and my grandparents were married at. It's the first piece where I thought "Hmmm... do you think that maybe I am an artist?". So below, are some of the other Raven pieces I've made since, and stay tuned, because I have plans for many more!</div>
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THE STORY: My name is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/156342751/needle-felted-celtic-tombstone-raven?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">Raven</a>. As I sit upon my Ravenstone I ponder in
my thoughts. Some consider me a bird of ill omen others a mediator
between life and death. I am both the symbol of the sun, and the symbol
of a moonless night. The Scottish Highlanders, a brave and fearsome
people, once associated me with the second sight and prophecy. My
image flew on the banners of the pagan Danes and Viking ships as tokens
of luck on their voyages. I am, however, a contradiction in terms; I am
thought of a as trickster and a thief, a representation of death and
doom. While conversely others think I represent magic, creation,
healing, wisdom, and protection. I am especially revered by the
creative type as I was a favouite bird of the god Lludd, the Celtic god
of artists and artisans. I symbolize the void - the mystery of that
which is not yet known. S mis Fitheach. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/156342751/needle-felted-celtic-tombstone-raven?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">My name is Raven</a>.</div>
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THE STORY: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/218624883/needle-felted-miniature-celtic-raven-or?ref=related-7" target="_blank">The mighty warriors</a>. The great war has begun between the
Ravens and the Chipmunks. Evil little creatures with sharp white teeth
began attacking the Fortress of the Raven's at dawn. Not being able to
defend their palace, the Raven's have called to arms the fae folk of the
forest. Great warriors with the hearts of a lion prepare themselves
with merely a sword, shield and great bravery. It should be a quick
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The Ravens swoop and dive in amoungst the trees while the fae quickly
cut the branches out from underneath the vile vermin. Don't let their
cuteness fool you. Those chipmunks will eat you out of house and home,
all the while sassing you from high up in their tree top refuge. Soon
the battle will be done and the Chipmunks will retreat deep into the
forest where they belong. The fae folk and the Raven's will soon
rejoice knowing that good will always conquer evil. Click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/218624883/needle-felted-miniature-celtic-raven-or?ref=related-7" target="_blank">here </a>to see more!</div>
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I love to do add little warriors, tombstones, etc to my ravens but sometimes, if you are lucky, you can pick up just a single <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/209618455/raven-needlefelted-bird-animal-needle?ref=shop_home_active_20" target="_blank">Raven </a>from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">my shop</a>! Did you know that ravens are one of the smartest animals and they can
mimic human speech? I haven't had time to train this fellow to talk but
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This lucky Raven found a new home in Wolfville, NS! I was doing a show for Fibre Fest in Amherst, NS and just finished this piece minutes before it was time to pack up and leave so I didn't get very much time to become acquainted with him. I'm really hoping to take a trip down to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gaspereau-Valley-Fibres/150179068377264?fref=ts" target="_blank">Gaspereau Valley Fibres </a>to visit him this summer!<br />
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THE STORY: One wears <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/185409443/needle-felted-the-raven-and-the-owl?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">white</a>, the other one <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/185409443/needle-felted-the-raven-and-the-owl?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">black</a>. One enjoys the finer
things in life, the other enjoys a simple country life. One soars high
above the thermals, the other dodges in amongst the trees. Even though
these two are complete opposites in life they come together twice a day,
just at that magic moment where day blends into night and then when
night blends into morning. For the white one soars through the night
and the black one soars through the day. They spend these few precious
moments sharing their adventures, wishes and dreams before one settles
in for their sleep and the other lives it's life looking forward to
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THE STORY: It's Christmas eve and the night is lit by millions of
shining stars. The air is cold and crisp and has the lingering smell of
snow. With only the constellations to lead his way the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/245154636?" target="_blank">Christmas Raven</a>
makes his journey across the night sky carrying a very important
package. Little whoops of joy can be heard high above the clouds as they
swoop and swirl amoungst the thermals. It's a tradition these two
share each year after the packages have been delivered. Not only do
they enjoy the freedom of flight but the freedom of stress as their work
is finished. Soon Santa will climb back up on the Raven's back and
they will descend back through the clouds and make their landing. Until
then, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/245154636?" target="_blank">they soar.</a></div>
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THE STORY: Deep in the forest, amongst the majestic oaks, stands an ancient stone column. Over the many years the oak trees have grown up around it and encircled it as if nature is reclaiming the etched stone itself. It sits alone and has been long forgotten. In all the years that it sits in it's solitary splendor there have been only two visitors. They swoop in among the tree branches and alight on the greyed stone. They sit, look about and contemplate. They cock their heads to the side as if listening to the other. As suddenly as they came, they fly away, their wings whisper in the air "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/207637873/needle-felted-celtic-tombstone-ravens?ref=shop_home_active_22" target="_blank">Mo Anam Cara</a>". You are my soul mate.</div>
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This one was inspired by Aesop' Fable<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/191008956?" target="_blank">: The Fox and The Crow</a></div>
A Fox once saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree.<br />
"That's for me, as I am a Fox," said Master Reynard, and he walked up to the foot of the tree.<br />
"Good day, Mistress Crow," he cried. "How well you are looking today: how glossy your feathers; how bright your eye. I feel sure your voice must surpass that of other birds, just as your figure does; let me hear but one song from you that I may greet you as the Queen of Birds."<br />
The Crow lifted up her head and began to caw her best, but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground, only to be snapped up by Master Fox.<br />
"That will do," said he. "That was all I wanted. In exchange for your cheese I will give you a piece of advice for the future: "Do not trust flatterers."<br />
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THE STORY: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/194235406?" target="_blank">The Royal Raven</a>. He perches on the highest tree top in the
vast dense forest, his cloak blowing in the wind as he surveys his
kingdom. Not only is he the Royal King of Ravens he has also been
elected Official King of Crows and Rooks for no other can surpasses his
wisdom, and few dare to try. He does not live the life of the pampered
Royal Ravens in the Tower of London but instead is out amongst his kind
fighting to survive. He teaches his subjects the ways of the world,
intermingling ancient secrets and modern technology seamlessly. He
stands at attention ready to swoop down from his perch to aid a fellow
compatriot. He is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/194235406?" target="_blank">Royal Raven</a>.<br />
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And that are some of the Raven's to have descended on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">McBride House</a>! Hope you like them and if you ever have any questions or would like me to make you one of your very own, just email me!<br />
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Just a short post today. I'm feeling tired and the need to curl up by the fire and read a book. I so wish I could figure out a way to make this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/227331529/miniature-needle-felted-pink-arm-chair?ref=shop_home_active_13" target="_blank">little pink chair</a> life size!</div>
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Or if pink's not your thing, it comes in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/198078597/needle-felted-miniature-blue-arm-chair?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">BLUE </a>too!<br />
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Check out these chairs and more at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">McBride House!</a>Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-50254976086240217862015-04-10T14:34:00.000-03:002015-04-10T14:34:00.251-03:00The Owls Have Landed at McBride House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="goog_1728480376"></span><span id="goog_1728480377"></span>The owls have descended onto <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar" target="_blank">McBride House</a> in all shapes, colours and functions. This little one is a staple at McBride House and has had a few sisters created in her likeness. So far we have had Owlene, Owlese, and this little one is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/216988385/snowy-owl-needle-felted-bird-animal?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">Owlette</a>. She's a pretty little owl. She spent hours getting her bow on just right,
asking me time and time again to adjust it just so. Standing in front
of the mirror primping and preening she finally decided that the bow is
perfect and it's time for her portrait. She stands and looks up at the
light knowing this is her best side. Click, click, click goes the
camera all the while her little tail feathers quiver with excitement.<br />
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Next is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/221320279/st-patricks-day-owl-needle-felted-bird?ref=shop_home_active_21" target="_blank">Darby McBride</a> who is a St Patrick Day Owl. He's quite the dapper fellow who is a very quiet owl that just loves
to sit and watch the goings on. He requires very little maintenance and
would make a fantastic house owl.<br />
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In the same bred of owls, comes these two. Another <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/221323567/st-patricks-day-leprechaun-owl-needle?ref=shop_home_active_20" target="_blank">St. Patrick Day Owl</a> but with a little rider! And guess what? They did it, they did it! They found the pot of gold at the end of the
rainbow! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/221323567/st-patricks-day-leprechaun-owl-needle?ref=shop_home_active_20" target="_blank">Mr. Leprechaun</a> proudly hugs his treasure knowing he is safe
and secure riding on the back of his pet owl. What the two of them will
do with all of this gold I do not know but I'm sure with the influence
of a wise owl, they won't spend it frivolously.<br />
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Next is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/226825780/one-of-a-kind-book-owl-needle-felted?ref=shop_home_active_7" target="_blank">Book Owl</a>. Did you know that back in the deep recesses of the London
Library lives a whole family of owls? This particular owl is named
Darby and he and his siblings fly about at night putting all those books
away that the librarians cannot reach. They twist and turn about the
tight corridors all the while looking for the perfect matched hole for
their books. Once they find the correct spot the mice take over and
slide the book into it's own spot... but that, my dear friends, is
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It's an exciting day for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/213996584/needle-felted-christmas-sled-sleigh-and?ref=listing-shop-header-2" target="_blank">Mr Owlistare and his son, Hoot</a>. They've waited
and practiced all year and today is the day. They gather their
belongings and Mrs Owlistare, or better known as Luna, lovingly wraps a
scarf around each of their necks and gives them a peck on the cheek as
she bids them farewell. You can read a lot more about these two and their grand adventure <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/213996584/needle-felted-christmas-sled-sleigh-and?ref=listing-shop-header-2" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/216210646/pink-owl-needle-felted-bird-animal?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">Owlivia </a>is a pretty little owlet that dreams of becoming a ballerina but
knows with her centre of gravity being what it is, tap is more up to
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Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-77821552157557204972015-04-08T18:09:00.000-03:002015-04-08T18:09:00.202-03:00Needle Felted Albert Einstein<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the first time that I've needle felted a person to look like an actual person. I've done lots of green men and pumpkins but this was a challenge to make Albert actually look like Albert. And yes, after spending hours and hours and days and days working so closely on this piece I feel like I can call <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/227305742/einstein-bust-gentleman-one-of-a-kind?ref=shop_home_active_7" target="_blank">Mr. Einstein</a>, Albert!<br />
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For those of you who are new to this art form, it's called Needle Felting. Needle felting involves poking and prodding different colours of wool with an extremely
sharp barbed needle until you reach the perfect shape. It literally
takes thousands of pokes and days and days to reach just the right
sculpture. Other than his black glass eyes, he is 100% wool. He is
firmly attached to his wool book base making them a single soft
sculpture.<br />
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This is a big piece... almost life size! Even though <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/227305742/einstein-bust-gentleman-one-of-a-kind?ref=shop_home_active_7" target="_blank">Albert Einstein</a> hardly weighs a thing, he is approx. 37 cm
(14.5 inches) tall from the bottom of his wool book base to the top of
his bushy hair. If you want to see more of him or other soft sculptures of mine check out my Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">McBride House</a>!<br />
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I'll leave you with some words to live by by the great man:<br />
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a
tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”<br />Albert EinsteinBella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-78472700391493981402015-04-08T08:00:00.000-03:002015-04-08T08:00:10.080-03:00Bears Have Come to McBride House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Winter has been very long in this part of the world. He's been patient. Oh so patient. In the fall, when the first nip of
snow is in the air he happily settles down for a long winter's nap. His
bed, made from a large dug out tree in a secret location, is made with
care and he looks forward to settling down until the snow of winter
magically evaporates. The snow comes and he lumbers in, lays down,
rests his head on his paws and sleeps. He sleeps, and sleeps, and
sleeps until finally his internal clock awakens him and he raises his
great head, stretches, shakes and sticks his nose out the hole.<br />
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WHAT?! Why is there still snow, not only on the ground, but covering
every shrub, rock and tree in sight? He shakes his head and ambles back
in and sleeps some more. This happens again, and again. Finally, long
after the first day of spring has arrived, he dons his warmest scarf,
packs his bags, and says "I'm outta here." Where is he going I do not
know, but it's got less snow than here. To see more pictures click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/227034874/needle-felted-miniature-bear-grizzly?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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And then there is this very content bear with this winter. <br />
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He is a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/225984494/needle-felted-miniature-bear-grizzly?ref=related-4" target="_blank">bear</a> of great determination. Having seen the need for his
fellow bear population to produce their own honey, he sets his mind to
figure out the mystery behind it. There has long been a rift between
the Bee Clan and the Bear Clan and Mr Bear is tired of getting his paws
stung while trying to obtain the delicious elixir of life called honey.<br />
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He reads the books, studies the plans but alas, he should be reading a
book on how to "mend fences" instead. I'm afraid making honey is simply
for the bees, and not for the hair covered <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/225984494/needle-felted-miniature-bear-grizzly?ref=related-4" target="_blank">bear</a>!Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-38863561135787511842015-04-07T17:17:00.000-03:002015-04-07T17:17:19.497-03:00Here Be Dragons.... Needle Felted Dragons That Is!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I grew up reading about King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and... dragons! Oh how dragons fascinated me! Small ones, large ones, kind, evil, it didn't matter, I loved dragons! Luckily today I found a medium to express my still love for the great winged beasts. Above is Winter Sun. He flies only on the those rare winter days when the sun sets pink and
dances like stars in the bright white snow. He sweeps and swerves in
the sky knowing he is but a speck in the glow of the sun. He comes from
a rare breed of dragons who make their home in the Northern hemisphere
and not only like but thrive in the cold frigid temperatures. You can read more about him <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/1000068228?">here</a>.<br />
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Next is Wegelagen. He is a rare breed of German Wall Dragons. Roughly translated,
his name means ambush, and that is exactly what he will do. He is a
protector. Silent by nature but deadly by force he is meant to deceive
any intruders of the house. Be it that sneaky little mouse or the ill
behaved dog, Wegelagen will watch over and report back to you all that
he sees is amiss. Be careful though.... he is not shy and will gladly
tell you when you too have been naughty. You can see more pictures of him on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Etsy </a>shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/224164372/needle-felted-one-of-a-kind-dragon-or?ref=shop_home_active_20">here</a>.<br />
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This is another favourite that I created. His name is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/221117398/needle-felted-green-foliage-dragon?ref=shop_home_active_22">Bracken </a>and he comes in silently, barely rustling the leaves
as he glides through the trees, gently landing on the soft forest
floor. He is what the Norse people once referred to as a Foliage
Dragon. Unlike his fiery brethren he does not breath fire. This,
however, must never be mistaken for a weakness, for foliage dragoons are
fierce hunters and do not like to be crossed. Normally shy by nature they are camouflaged perfectly in amongst the
vegetation of the wild. More than likely you have come across a Foliage
Dragon without even knowing it. That little tickle at the back of your
neck while you are walking, that sense that someone is watching you?
That, my fine friend, is a Foliage Dragon watching over his Kingdom.<br />
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On the more whimsical side is this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/227809385/needle-felted-gold-and-brown-book-dragon?ref=shop_home_active_6">Book Dragon</a>. He sits. Hours after hours he sits in silent splendor. He has hidden
himself amongst the vegetation on the mighty cliff in which he resides
so that no one will disturb his reading. His mind races to keep up with
vivid images of King Arthur and the Knights of the round table. He sits. Hours after hours he sits in silent splendor. He has hidden
himself amongst the vegetation on the mighty cliff in which he resides
so that no one will disturb his reading. His mind races to keep up with
vivid images of King Arthur and the Knights of the round table.<br />
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He is enthralled with the tales of noble knights, brave steeds, and
lovely maidens. His great ancestors paint the pages with their fiery
breath and their tales of glory. He longs to be part of their legacy.
He is the keeper of the books, the keeper of legends. He alone is
responsible for keeping the tales alive. Some day, perhaps sooner than
later, this little brave Book Dragon will inspire great legends of his
own. For now he is content with his cliff and his books. What more
could a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/227809385/needle-felted-gold-and-brown-book-dragon?ref=shop_home_active_6">Book Dragon</a> ask for.<br />
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These are just a few of the dragons that I've created over the years since I started needle felting so feel free to check out my Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">McBride House</a>, to see some of these dragons and don't forget to look at the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/McBrideHouse/sold?ref=shopinfo_sales_leftnav" target="_blank">sold section</a> to see more. And please feel to to custom order a dragon too! I would love to take your vision and bring it to life!<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/161488990/needle-felted-pumpkin-jack-o-lantern?ref=shop_home_active">Something Wicked This Way Comes..</a>. I simply wanted some pumpkins of my
own for Halloween this year. As I watched them grow each one turned out
cute and round and full of promise.... except for one. Something went terribly wrong with this seedling. As it grew it became
more and more gaunt, it's lines began to set in deep furrows.<br />
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What did I do wrong with this pumpkin? I talked to it, encouraged it,
just like I did to all my other pumpkins. Feeling like I had failed
this little seedling I hung my head and went into the house for the
night. The next morning I went out to the pumpkin patch hoping whatever
was wrong with this guy had righted itself.<br />
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I was wrong. In front of me sat a pumpkin with an evil grin and teeth
baring at me. Fearing what he was going to say to me I braced for the
worse. His lips pulled back with a creaking moan and his black eyes
bored a hole in me. <br />
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Finally he spoke "Ummm... would you mind chasing this spider off my
stem? His feet are very furry and he's tickling me!" Lesson learned;
Never judge a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/161488990/needle-felted-pumpkin-jack-o-lantern?ref=shop_home_active">pumpkin </a>by his grin.Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-37665656538014442242013-09-10T08:38:00.000-03:002013-09-10T08:38:09.384-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I would like to introduce to you the County Fair blue ribbon prize winners for the category of cheer leading... <br />
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Gordon Ramsey, Hamilton Pig and Sir Clucks-a-lot! <br />
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An unconventional group of cheerleaders but with a baa here, an oink
there and a little clucking these three rose to fame with their famous
interpretation of the cheer leading pyramid! <br />
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To see more about them click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/157729923/needle-felted-stack-of-animals-sheep-pig?ref=shop_home_active">HERE</a>!<br />
<br />Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-69947480785094957502013-09-09T08:15:00.001-03:002013-09-09T08:15:26.391-03:00Needle Felted Green Man<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Deep in the woods there awaits a special soul ready to emerge from his sleepy winter slumber. <br />
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He dreams of the time of year when the buds will burst, the flowers grow
and the trees to spread their leaves to the skies above.<br />
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Sun will soon pour down on his secret nest and awaken him to the songs
or robins, singing his name to help bring green back to the barren
earth. <br />
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Yes, soon the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/127093124/needle-felted-green-man-soft-sculpture?ref=shop_home_active">Green Man</a> will rise and Spring will be here again.Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-52527235676092932682013-09-08T07:49:00.000-03:002013-09-08T07:56:01.218-03:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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My name is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/148503979?">Raven</a>. As I sit upon my Ravenstone I ponder in my thoughts.
Some consider me a bird of ill omen others a mediator between life and
death. I am both the symbol of the sun, and the symbol of a moonless
night.<br />
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The Scottish Highlanders, a brave and fearsome people, once
associated me with the second sight and prophecy. My image flew on the
banners of the pagan Danes and Viking ships as tokens of luck on their
voyages. I am, however, a contradiction in terms; I am thought of a as
trickster and a thief, a representation of death and doom.<br />
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conversely others think I represent magic, creation, healing, wisdom,
and protection. I am especially revered by the creative type as I was a
favouite bird of the god Lludd, the Celtic god of artists and artisans.
I symbolize the void - the mystery of that which is not yet known.<br />
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mis Fitheach. My name is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/148503979?">Raven</a>. Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-74681764462999976672013-04-17T16:23:00.003-03:002013-04-17T17:06:48.749-03:00Spring is here, Spring is here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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. <br />
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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. <br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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As the days pass I realize it's a tree house. And not an ordinary tree
house. It's a stunning <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127307807/needle-felted-teacup-chocolate-mug-tudor?ref=shop_home_active">Tudor style house</a> built with such precision and
love. Who on earth built it?<br />
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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. <br />
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Perhaps I will catch him doing maintenance this Spring. For now, I sit and dream of living in such a splendid house.<br />
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The stars are bright, the night is crisp and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124700043/needle-felted-old-man-winter-one-of-a">Old Man Winter</a> is over
looking his domain. <br />
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In the morning every branch will be coated in a
soft layer of snow, the ground laden with the white stuff. <br />
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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.<br />
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The parents
wonder what will be in store for them; a day of sliding, skiing,
snowshoeing?<br />
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Perhaps it will be a day curled up by the fireplace
sipping hot chocolate and reminiscing about their own childhood memories
of winter. <br />
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Regardless of the days event, one thing is known for
sure...<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124700043/needle-felted-old-man-winter-one-of-a">Old Man Winter</a> sure does know how to make this world we live in a
little bit more beautiful.<br />
Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-73377103880631897702013-01-29T12:01:00.000-04:002013-01-29T12:01:50.081-04:00Once upon a midnight dreary... Edgar Allan Poe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my tribute to the great Edgar Allan Poe. Even though very dark at times, a master of the written word.<br />
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"And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting<br />On the
pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;"</div>
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"And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,<br />And the
lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;"</div>
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"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor<br />Shall be
lifted - nevermore!" Edgar Allan Poe from The Raven</div>
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More details to come... stay tuned but for now check out the rest of my items at <a href="http://www.mcbridehouse.etsy.com/">McBride House</a>.Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-8956022227156276402013-01-28T21:22:00.000-04:002013-01-28T21:22:52.124-04:00Needle Felted Dodo Bird by McBride House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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Yes, indeed, you are keeping a most glorious secret. <br />
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See more about him <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119478298/needle-felt-dodo-bird-one-of-a-kind">here</a>!Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-71913678544833136362013-01-01T14:05:00.000-04:002013-01-01T14:05:43.660-04:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="userContent">May your New Year be filled with an abundance of happiness, prosperity and good health! Happy New Year Everyone!</span>Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-86919338126540881002012-11-22T15:03:00.001-04:002012-11-22T15:03:23.009-04:00Needle Felted Santa and his Eight Reindeer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A very special Christmas order is going to it's new owner tomorrow. <br />
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Santa surrounded by his eight tiny reindeer.<br />
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Can't you feel the love?<br />
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Santa and Dasher.<br />
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Me, Santa and Dasher!Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-64203813443319513252012-10-30T11:28:00.000-03:002012-10-30T11:28:11.831-03:00Happy Halloween!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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. <br />
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Happy Halloween and wish me luck through Hurricane Sandy!Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-59478115406188078832012-05-06T20:58:00.000-03:002012-05-06T20:58:18.455-03:00Sunday Night... It's Been a Long Weekend.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99231045/needle-felted-animals-sheep-and-rabbit">Sir Gentleman Rabbit</a> and his trusty companion <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99231045/needle-felted-animals-sheep-and-rabbit">Gordon Ramsey</a>.<br />
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This is a new flat felting piece I did for the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kingston-Farmers-Market-Kingston-NB/212843998745952">Kingston Market</a>. It opened this weekend and I got some critters ready for Paulette of <a href="http://argenticcreations.com/index.html">Argentic Creations</a> to sell for me.<br />
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I feel about as old as this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98876466/animal-needle-felted-turtle-time-passes">turtle </a>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.<br />
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This is what Frossie thought of all our hard work this weekend!Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-47370628129040393162012-04-25T12:53:00.001-03:002012-04-25T12:53:15.774-03:00Needle Felted Covered Bridges and other Buildings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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I also sell my pieces to "real" people through the lovely Paulette and her shop <a href="http://argenticcreations.com/index.html">Argentic Creations</a> at the Kingston Market (which by the way opens May 5th, 2012 to any of you locals).<br />
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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?<br />
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One thing that New Brunswick is known for is Covered Bridges. According to the <a href="http://www.gnb.ca/0113/coveredbridges/coveredbridges-e.asp">Department of Transportation</a> 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 <a href="http://www.mcbridehouse.etsy.com/">Etsy Shop</a>!Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-53464214155016471202012-04-16T21:15:00.000-03:002012-04-16T21:15:03.269-03:00My Little Helper...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHJdAVaS6AKuAg-jakDB_3yqMqmCNrC5TpQApgXFRfljb1U0EdrzJUp1I1uffR4mRp3Fq88WcOI5KX9CzOm0L7_UnDGg3UgU0PAxTpEvFB9azlgwUEM1KmwbUgTZtROgi3UycC7eo/s1600/DSC09688aa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHJdAVaS6AKuAg-jakDB_3yqMqmCNrC5TpQApgXFRfljb1U0EdrzJUp1I1uffR4mRp3Fq88WcOI5KX9CzOm0L7_UnDGg3UgU0PAxTpEvFB9azlgwUEM1KmwbUgTZtROgi3UycC7eo/s640/DSC09688aa.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>I really don't know what to say about this picture...isn't he cute?Bella McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882779935851640046noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522974937148489850.post-57905432892477426182012-04-12T14:14:00.000-03:002012-04-12T14:14:56.330-03:00Spring Time and Needle Felted Sheep.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_eNlLT9E_2iQx6T9RYbFeJFfO3UgszAgbkeKh2mGXGUIgAg43jcBsJlZIiftzoK9Xbk5-LF4NDZjcslCO7qXYSb9VlYXspJ9Yh6MVqfQluN5ibZL9t4Vu8j-DUs57aUAIpJxrtVuI/s1600/DSC07479aa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_eNlLT9E_2iQx6T9RYbFeJFfO3UgszAgbkeKh2mGXGUIgAg43jcBsJlZIiftzoK9Xbk5-LF4NDZjcslCO7qXYSb9VlYXspJ9Yh6MVqfQluN5ibZL9t4Vu8j-DUs57aUAIpJxrtVuI/s400/DSC07479aa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Spring always makes me think of frolicking sheep and lambs so I thought I would show you some of the needle felted sheep and lamps I've made over the past year.<br />
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