Needle felted creations
Needle felting began in the mid 20th century, evolving from industrial felt making. In the 1980s, artists started using barbed needles by hand to sculpt wool, turning a factory process into a creative art form. Today, it’s popular for making figures, decorations, and art pieces.
Woolly Hebridean Sheep – Start your own flock!
Each needle felted sheep is individually crafted using the fleece from my own flock, making it as distinctive as the sheep it came from.
Care for your sheep
My handmade sheep are low maintenance, and no yearly shearing is necessary
Monthly care
- Give the sheep a gentle cold blow with a hair dryer to loosen dust and refresh the fibres.
- Do not vacuum clean or brush, as this will disturb the fibre structure.
- Use a natural moth repellent if moths are common in your home.
Washing (only if absolutely necessary)
- Fill a tub with lukewarm water (max 30 °C).
- Add a gentle wool or silk detergent with low pH.
- Submerge the sheep, swish gently, then soak for about 5 minutes.
- Rinse with cold water. Refill the tub with cold water plus a splash of vinegar (restores wool’s natural pH and removes residue). Optional: add a few drops of lavender, cedarwood, or tea tree oil to deter moths.
- Drain, gently press out excess water, then set aside to dry.
- Once dry, gently separate the locks of wool with your fingers if needed. Do not brush.