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Howling Wool Hand-made, lovingly crafted sculptures, wall art, and clothing made of felted wool. I learned this ancient craft while living in Iceland.

I learned to needle felt in Iceland, during the long, dark winter of 2014. Using wool from extra-fleecy Icelandic sheep and inspiriation from local artisans, I started poking the fluffs of wool into shapes and faces that took on lives of their own. The elves are inspired from Icelandic folklore—most Icelanders believe it's possible that "hidden people" exist in their land and are responsible for much of the unexplained mischief that happens. For example, when roads are built through elvin territory, machinery unexpectedly breaks, workers may sustain injuries, and the project often comes to a halt. Expert elf whispers are called in to negotiate. Often this requires re-routing the road, and afterwards, magically, the breakage and injuries stop. Google "Elves in Iceland" for specific stories.

BOO! This year's crop of witches and spooky accessories will appear at Bodega's Artisans' Co-op Gallery starting tomorro...
09/24/2025

BOO! This year's crop of witches and spooky accessories will appear at Bodega's Artisans' Co-op Gallery starting tomorrow.

Bringing Baaaabara cross country to my sister.
05/03/2025

Bringing Baaaabara cross country to my sister.

04/26/2025

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Made a felted shorebird scene at the Bodega Artisans' Co-op Gallery to celebrate their January event.
01/11/2025

Made a felted shorebird scene at the Bodega Artisans' Co-op Gallery to celebrate their January event.

On the way to the Artisans' Co-op Gallery—three witches around a cauldron of bubbling eyeballs. The witch in the acid gr...
10/03/2024

On the way to the Artisans' Co-op Gallery—three witches around a cauldron of bubbling eyeballs. The witch in the acid green dress holds a wand, the witch in the brown dress holds a screaming ghost, and the one in the blue dress holds a broom.

"River of Gold." Nunofelted evening wrap in gold, silver, and matte black merino and silk. With a magnetic scarf pin.
08/26/2024

"River of Gold." Nunofelted evening wrap in gold, silver, and matte black merino and silk. With a magnetic scarf pin.

Another lightweight shawl, perfect for these cooler summer evenings, silky and soft.
08/18/2024

Another lightweight shawl, perfect for these cooler summer evenings, silky and soft.

Making felted scarf pins with magnetic clasps, here modeled my new friend, Susan at a local art show.
08/18/2024

Making felted scarf pins with magnetic clasps, here modeled my new friend, Susan at a local art show.

08/04/2024

I call this, "The Flirtatious Mannequin."

And looking forward to Fall, these are warmer, with a complementary pattern on the reverse side.
07/26/2024

And looking forward to Fall, these are warmer, with a complementary pattern on the reverse side.

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