Lively, magical and sometimes spooky
Soft sculpture and needle felted pieces, and paper filigree too!
Let's see what's Scratching at the Window
Background
About my critters
About my critters
I create creatures with very clear personalities that enjoy being handled and played with. I've been designing and making my own critters since 1994 (using my grandmother's Mundlos peddle sewing machine) and launched "Scratching at the Window" in September of 2004.
In 2020, when I came to the conclusion that my eyesight no longer all
I create creatures with very clear personalities that enjoy being handled and played with. I've been designing and making my own critters since 1994 (using my grandmother's Mundlos peddle sewing machine) and launched "Scratching at the Window" in September of 2004.
In 2020, when I came to the conclusion that my eyesight no longer allowed me to enjoy the detailed stitching involved in making my soft sculpture critters, I shifted into needle felting and rediscovered this world I had only previously only glanced into.
2018 marked my first exhibition of a paper filigree/quilled piece while I gave workshops at the public library.
About my critters
About my critters
About my critters
Above all else, my critters and I want to have fun! They all embody playful spirits that want to share the pleasures of this life, with all of its adventures, thrills, and even its sorrows. They are storytellers seeking out that special someone with whom to share a lifetime of wondrous tales.
I am indebted to the late Jim Henson, his
Above all else, my critters and I want to have fun! They all embody playful spirits that want to share the pleasures of this life, with all of its adventures, thrills, and even its sorrows. They are storytellers seeking out that special someone with whom to share a lifetime of wondrous tales.
I am indebted to the late Jim Henson, his Muppets and his amazing Creature Shop artists who have obviously inspired me, along with the work of Brian Froud, Bill Peet and Charleen Kinser.
It is my pleasure to be part of the Teddy Bear community, both as a collector and artist. Nowhere else have I come in contact with so many wonderful, talented, generous people!
Finally, I want to thank my mother for her support, for understanding this obsession of mine and willingly taking in a critter or two!
Workshops
About my critters
Workshops
Having enjoyed the experience, I plan to offer needle felting and paper filigree/quilling workshops in Mount Forest and area.
Contact me for a list of upcoming classes or to book a private session.
Scratching at the Window: some of my favorite pieces
Learn more about Scratching at the Window
My BLOG
Please take a look at what I'm currently working on by visiting my blog, http://clawscratches.blogspot.com/ .