I wish my photos did better justice to the felt but it was getting dark when we finished. The atmosphere was good with lots of enthusiasm and the day was marred only by the necessary removal of a blackbird carcass from the kitchen. A downside of keeping cats I’m afraid, although not a common occurrence. I feel enthused by their enthusiasm and use of colour, the day has left me on a high. Might just have to go and make some felt.

The pictures show work before the wet and set stage. If you stitch into fabric before you begin the stitches will become part of the background pattern. If stitched at pre-felt stage, the stitches sink in but can still be seen and felt. For real texture, stitch after felting has been completed. It’s amazing how rich you can make your finished pieces.