Easter with Bebe and friend

Bebe is already for Easter...  She had asked for a pocket mouse to accompany her on a stroll down the avenue, so I needle felted her one..  Of course I had to sew her an apron with a pocket.   Then I thought, what would an Easter walk be without a hat a purse?  Her little purse is made of printed card stock, hat, cotton and silk rose.

Bebe is hand sculpted in polymer clay, her fur is cut and hand applied tiny pieces at a time.  She stands 3" tall..  Her little pocket mouse is one inch. She is available on .ebay

Bebe and I wish you all a joyful and blessed Easter..

Love and blessings,

Penny

An afternoon in Old Town Temecula, CA

  My sister and I spent yesterday afternoon in Temecula..   Just a hop on the freeway and 15 miles from home.  Weekends can get very crowded..  People from all over come in on the weekends.. There is always something to do here.. Car shows, quilt shows,  artists,  street painting, western shows, and the list goes on and on..

 This photo is a close up of the center at the top.. Chaparral .. A new store has opened up called the Gardener's Cottage..

Above is the Merc.. Right behind is the Community Theater where you can enjoy Ballet, classical music, pop and more.. Last summer I went to a celebration of the Beatles..  It was fantastic!

We took a break for lunch at my favorite Mexican cafe, Rosas Cantena

 Above is another new shop that I have fallen in love with..  This Little Viking....The gentelman that runs the shop is such a kind man, and very informative about all things in Europe.  Oh you should see the handmade art pieces..

Fourth Street Antiques has always been my favorite shop on front street..   I was surprised to see that they have made a lot of changes to the inside yesterday..  I prefer the old way, but hey, not my shop..

                               In this shot I was trying to capture the black hot rod (bottom right)

One of two Garden shops on Front Street..  Beautiful pots and statues everywhere.

I wanted you to see the wooden sidewalk.. Years ago they were all this way, but over time they have replaced them..  Only a few left.  

Well, that was our day,  I hope you enjoyed the tour..  

Here is a link if you would like to view

Old Town Temecula

Please meet Gatsby

My wrist is acting up again, so it will be time for a rest..  I just ordered a really nice wooden tool  that holds 5 needles,  this should cut my time considerably,   I hope, and giving my wrist a break.  If you needle felt, I know you understand completely..  When I am working on a piece I just don't want to stop, but I have learned my lesson.. 

Gatsby the Fox Terrier was lovingly needle felted in natural and Merino wool over a wire armature.. He has inset German glass eyes.  His nose is felt.

He measures 6"x 6". 

I feel bad I have ignored poor little Bebe... She keeps asking,  when is my turn?  She has been such a good little mouse, maybe I should turn my efforts to her for a bit.  You think?

Thank you all for taking time to visit with me.. Your words always lift my heart.

Love,

Penny

The Chicken Inspector

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...   He says he is the Chicken Inspector,  dressed in his best, even brought his cane... Trying to fool everyone with that innocent look... Do you believe it?  I am not so sure... I say,  lock up the chickens!

This was such fun to create... No,  he is not realistic looking, but what Chicken Inspector would be?

Countless hours went into needle felting this little guy in merino wool.. He is original,  and has been felted over a handmade wire armature that I wound with wool yarn, then started needle felting

 Fredrick stands 8 1/2"  tall.   His vest is black felt, with a trim down the front edge and around the bottom..  He has a map in his pocket. You may pose him gently..

I hope you have enjoyed viewing Fredrick the Chicken Inspector.

I would like to thank everyone for always being so kind as to wander over for a visit, and leaving such sweet notes at my door.

Have a great weekend.

blessings,

Penny

Please meet Daphne the Easter Duck

Good afternoon dear friends...  My latest needle felted sculpture, Daphne...  Her eyes are glass beads, her feet are sculpted of polymer clay.   I created her vest, bonnet and basket with felt..  I had a DUH moment, just realized that I could needle felt flowers on the  vest and bonnet.. I also discovered that I could needle felt the seams instead of sewing them.. Hello!   teee.

I hope she brings a little sunshine, and a smile to you all.
Thank you so much for your continued support and kindness as I travel along my road of creations.
Bless each and every one of you.
Penny
p.s.  I could not help myself.. I fashioned her a dress and bonnet this afternoon.  I think blue is her color.