'How long does it take?' I am asked this question by every person who sees me needle felting my animal portraits either at events or in the Wool Clip cooperative that I belong to. And the answer? ‘I don’t know.’ The rest of this blog will explain why.

Why sourcing my wool locally is important to me and a celebration of the varieties available in the Lake District.

My techniques and materials for creating animal portraits and Lake District landscapes

The Wool Clip is a Cumbrian co-operative, producing original and creative craft work using British wool and promoting traditional skills.

The Valais Blacknose sheep, and their conquering of social media as 'the cutest sheep in the world!'

The unusual and distinctive breed and its place in British wool production

Lambing in the Ullswater valley, showing the variety of sheep breeds.

The Primitive sheep of the British isles.

The history and importance of Leicester Longwool sheep

Swaledale sheep play a key roll in sheep breeding in the UK: here is why.

Herdwick sheep are the ancient breed of the Lake District championed by Beatrix Potter. Their delightful faces are a joy to needle felt!