Let's go poppytastic!

I've been kept very busy gardening over the last few months – though there's not a trowel in sight. How so? Well, my floral borders have been created (mostly) from one raw material: wool.

Before you ask, I don't live on a farm with wayward sheep.

Hard to believe, but what keeps our woolly friends warm can also create the most exquisite, delicate summer flowers – like this felt poppy.

No shrinking violet, this bold poppy has been wetfelted in one piece using merino wool and measures 14cm in diameter at its widest point.

To create the perfect lustrous finish, I've added strands of tussah silk in chocolate and green radiating from the centre.

For a closer look, and to take a peek at some more of my new creations, head to my website.

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My interest in feltmaking began several years ago when I stumbled upon an exhibition in a small town in the west of Ireland. I was mesmerised. I couldn't believe that such a basic raw material as the wool off a sheep's back could be transformed by water, soap and elbow grease into a million different things, from a delicate corsage or necklace to a sturdy bag or rug.

Over the next few years I learnt as much as I could, studying with expert feltmakers and developing my own designs. I bored friends and family and created a lot of mess around the house, but I was hooked.

I mainly use dyed merino wool, occasionally combining it with tussah silk to add a luxurious quality to scarves, bowls - even beads. I love using buttons and beads (both new and recycled), silver-plated findings and unusual fibres such as hemp thread to create eye-catching and unique pieces.

If you would like me to create something unique just for you, do please get in touch!