tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post3347388328895789346..comments2024-03-21T23:14:27.787+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: MenagerieGretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-82659387431562633162009-08-06T05:46:04.436+01:002009-08-06T05:46:04.436+01:00Oh my gosh, those are so cute. Especially that mou...Oh my gosh, those are so cute. Especially that mouse. <br /><br />PussDaddyPussDaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980599321761107659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-69335061343763932212009-08-05T15:50:55.579+01:002009-08-05T15:50:55.579+01:00i love your felt creatures Gretel-specially like t...i love your felt creatures Gretel-specially like the little white doggy (?) with blue spotted bow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114619163519646780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-74729579625955879612009-07-26T08:04:34.443+01:002009-07-26T08:04:34.443+01:00I agree with Sue, that terrier just grabs your hea...I agree with Sue, that terrier just grabs your heart and begs for loves! My son would be in love in a <b>heartbeat.</b> Especially if they're as soft and cuddle-able as it sounds like you make them. <br /><br />I am loving reading through your blog!miakodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542978088995252963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-79237338060816321182009-07-23T20:37:23.326+01:002009-07-23T20:37:23.326+01:00your creations are so cute.. and very well made.your creations are so cute.. and very well made.Hena Tayebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419428884435062756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-77820266028253426442009-07-14T18:09:09.646+01:002009-07-14T18:09:09.646+01:00Well, I am in awe of your many talents. Taking the...Well, I am in awe of your many talents. Taking these critters that you've either painted or straight from your head and making them three dimensional is truly amazing.<br />And now you have made the perfect gingerbread!!! What can't you do lady?? : )<br /><br />p.s. have been really enjoying The Hermitage site (bookmarked). Thanks for that.spinyurchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610684672490817744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-38952001155195335792009-07-14T17:05:35.357+01:002009-07-14T17:05:35.357+01:00Your creations should become characters in a wonde...Your creations should become characters in a wonderous childrens movie. You felt wool into enchantment.<br />smiles<br />DarLie<br />aka "LiBBy BuTTons"Libby Buttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664421924516035293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-67552478019306963742009-07-14T16:25:33.450+01:002009-07-14T16:25:33.450+01:00having poked a few little critters myself, I know ...having poked a few little critters myself, I know exactly what you mean about there being no magic... I don't even call it patience in my own case... more like perseverance .. and, then, sometimes I even go the other way and purposely add extra bits of fluff plucked from mohair... I do like a fluffy look on some things...<br /><br />love the little regal pink swan.... your have such great original ideas.....BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-88050424042462688282009-07-13T18:56:09.683+01:002009-07-13T18:56:09.683+01:00You've definitely got those wires bending to y...You've definitely got those wires bending to your commands! These new felted creations are so splendid and full of personality.<br /><br />Think that the one-off is a good direction to go. One one-off might suggest a close cousin, and that cousin could lead to another branch of the family. Percolating!<br /><br />Best wishes! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-85229709016716255492009-07-13T15:35:21.781+01:002009-07-13T15:35:21.781+01:00You are so productive! It amazes me that you produ...You are so productive! It amazes me that you produce as much as you do whilst keeping everything so original. I think you have taken needle felting to a whole new level.Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-17825397919826017182009-07-13T15:09:40.243+01:002009-07-13T15:09:40.243+01:00Fab work as ever, I adore the little terrier at th...Fab work as ever, I adore the little terrier at the bottom of the post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-80201912043231015572009-07-13T11:12:57.596+01:002009-07-13T11:12:57.596+01:00Arts and crafts, from a master in both, I dearly h...Arts and crafts, from a master in both, I dearly hope you get paid the right price for your works!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-36898857729305709632009-07-13T09:05:31.858+01:002009-07-13T09:05:31.858+01:00I know how long it takes and your "finish&quo...I know how long it takes and your "finish" is superb, lovely stuff G, keep the faith and heres to the resurgange of real crafters/artists/illustrators (I think your work combines all three titles very beautifully!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193935968877679533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-90927079027404844372009-07-13T06:55:27.822+01:002009-07-13T06:55:27.822+01:00Wonderful work as always - they are indeed the bes...Wonderful work as always - they are indeed the best finished NF animals I've seen. It annoys me so much when you have to explain to people why you have priced an item as more expensive than some Chinese knock-off - I always feel like adding a sticker to my little animals saying 'this took me 15 hours to make'. As it is, minimum wage is a far distant dot on the horizon....Caroline Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458832101616631036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-90484415044296261942009-07-12T20:34:11.381+01:002009-07-12T20:34:11.381+01:00How are your fingers? I hope you do some stretchin...How are your fingers? I hope you do some stretching before for your wrist too ;0)!!<br />You're so right, needlefelting is not a joke. It's magic when you see the result, but as you said, it's also a question of patience, a lot of patience, and a lot of pricks too. <br />As for your blog, I disagree with you, it's a pleasure to read your everyday life as much as look at your beatiful creatures.<br />Muchos ánimos! (It's just the way to cheer you up in spanish)Mlle Miraclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097469480368586030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-31000113893161543752009-07-12T20:11:27.339+01:002009-07-12T20:11:27.339+01:00Gretel, have you ever considered doing day-worksho...Gretel, have you ever considered doing day-workshops - introduction to needlefelting? I'm sure you'd be overwhelmed with eager applicants. Including me!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-3136921629098967432009-07-12T16:13:58.902+01:002009-07-12T16:13:58.902+01:00Gretel...your needle felting is the finest I have ...Gretel...your needle felting is the finest I have seen anywhere.....your super clean and smooth finish is amazing! Only those that have tried to NF know what patience and artistry it takes to achieve your results. You could double your prices and in my mind it would still be worth it to own a creation of yours...simply stunning! Someday in a perfect world I will achieve that elusive Parker finish!.......Yeah right!Janet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-54836037510354059922009-07-11T23:13:50.926+01:002009-07-11T23:13:50.926+01:00I couldn't agree more. Yours is a real craft ....I couldn't agree more. Yours is a real craft . A specific skill carried out with an artistic eye and true integrity. I could go on....Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998628507844056717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-67493570278156221192009-07-11T21:10:48.148+01:002009-07-11T21:10:48.148+01:00What cute little animals you make! I love the cli...What cute little animals you make! I love the clips!! You must be blessed by the Goddess of Patience though.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-16631656161638824812009-07-11T18:40:51.003+01:002009-07-11T18:40:51.003+01:00Fantastic work Gretel. Stumbled across this the ot...Fantastic work Gretel. Stumbled across this the other day - wondered if you'd seen it.<br />http://www.chushka.com/gallery/toys/jfidzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691707855117125800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-13005392022724183492009-07-11T16:13:37.831+01:002009-07-11T16:13:37.831+01:00Your work is so beautiful! And I love reading you...Your work is so beautiful! And I love reading your blog! Just wanted to tell you!www.FeltedChicken.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101923656798127429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-36026359910431998332009-07-11T16:02:25.055+01:002009-07-11T16:02:25.055+01:00Oh!!! the clippy ones are terribly clever. Yes, do...Oh!!! the clippy ones are terribly clever. Yes, do pay yourself a decent wage.d. moll, l.ac.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16007607538375968631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-68881804066330209792009-07-11T13:54:01.055+01:002009-07-11T13:54:01.055+01:00I love your needle felting, you mentioned a video ...I love your needle felting, you mentioned a video on youtube about wire twisters can you please send me the link I cant seen to find it. my email is elamer1@gmail.com<br />ThanksElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763855107158197711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-21544716530582796882009-07-11T13:35:07.544+01:002009-07-11T13:35:07.544+01:00Really lovely work Gretel, as always :)
I like the...Really lovely work Gretel, as always :)<br />I like the twisted wire incorporated into the creatures, and the little clips are a fab idea.<br />I do hope you are charging alot more for the one-offs and making a decent profit for yourself!<br />Penny.natural attrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932782598258944332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-14678747929174905292009-07-11T01:08:01.931+01:002009-07-11T01:08:01.931+01:00I just love your stuff. As soon as I get some dis...I just love your stuff. As soon as I get some disposable "cabbage" I am going to order some of your friends to come across the pond.Helen/Spike and Drusilla OK Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06300294508816265173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-41779511391423236342009-07-10T22:56:34.246+01:002009-07-10T22:56:34.246+01:00Ah me, I could have told you how to twist wire wit...Ah me, I could have told you how to twist wire without a special tool..but I'm happy you've worked it out.<br />Am I on that list? You know I neeeeed a ginger kitteh. <br />(())Francie...The Scented Cottage Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317339284013000879noreply@blogger.com