'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.

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

A history of Cumbrian Fell Ponies

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

A short history of the Albion cow, a priority breed for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 2021 is the centenary of their breed society.

The Exmoor pony is an ancient and hardy hill breed of pony, now classified as a priority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

A short history of Bagot Goats, an ancient breed now at risk.

I started needle felting Golden Guernsey Goats after joining the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. This is a short blog on their history.

A short piece about preparing for the International Feltmakers' Association annual exhibitions. I have been a member of the International...

The Primitive sheep of the British isles.

The history and importance of Leicester Longwool sheep

My work is featured in the March 2021 issue of Cumbria Life magazine.