After many years of my idyllic job within a mail order art and

craft supplies company, (testing products, giving advice, inventing

kits and generally creating with all products), I left the 9-5 to be

a full time mum to my 2 small boys.

Over the years I have dabbled in all manner of arts and crafts

both professionally and as a hobby, but finally settled on felt

work due to it’s luxuriant and endearing feel. I love the warmth of

felt, the bright colours and the way in which it twinkles when

combined with beads, sequins and buttons.

Despite the fact that 2 small boys take up a lot of time and

energy, in the summer of 2005 the Felt Fairy was officially ‘born’.

I tend to make items that I would be happy to adorn my own

home with, Christmas decorations being a favourite. I also have a

passion for fibres and yarns including needle felting, wet felting

and knitting.

If one of my creations makes someone smile I feel I have

achieved something worthwhile and am given a boost to carry on

creating.

Penny

The Felt Fairy,

Leicestershire, UK.