guinea pigs for christmas

pile of needle felt piggies (guinea pigs
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

all of the needle felt cuties are about 6 week old sized cavies. . . a pile of piggies!

Emmie, the Jersey

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Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

This needle felt portrait is for my nephew who showed Emmie for 2 years. . . from calf til calving. . . in 4-H and just loved her. I have to get a pic of the finished project because I gave it away before getting a photo of the baby Emmie head framed with the adult Emmie head!

wristlets

wristlets
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

A new thing to try with wool sweaters that are felted! Keeps the hand and wrist warm and the fingers free to needle felt!

secret santa gifts

secret santa gifts
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Secret Santa gifts from my Pit Bull Forum friend. . . the dogs are enjoying new collars and coats and I'm enjoying the scarf and gloves.

craft class

craft class
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Set-up at the crafting class at my Library. . . everyone wants to have more crafting classes after this. Especially where they can sign up for JUST Needle Felting. . .

There are no pictures of the class itself because I was just a hair busy!

guinea pig meets pit bull

guinea pig meets pit bull
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Even though the pit bulls are rodent hunters and enjoy a good tumble in the swamp. The house pets are introduced properly and NOT ON THE MENU. For the most part Ready wants to clean them like a puppy and Cruiser (pictured) runs when a piggie is put on the floor without supervision. . . He dosn't want to get accused of anything. . .

jada, the pit bull

jada, the pit bull
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Happy customers

Comment from Custom Order Clients and New Friends:

iPhone Case:
Cannot put into words how I feel about this seller and her products. Her friendly and sincere personality shines in the quality of her products. Barbara took the time to know more about me and what I was looking for in this particular product. Once it arrived, my iPhone case was more than I had anticipated it to be! I use it everyday and love the personal touches that were put into it. You would have to take me down to get it from me! I love it for its quality and personalization. More over, I love it for the wonderful person who "made" it for me...from her heart!

Guinea Pig Portrait:
He is here!

Thank you so much. He is perfect!

Horse Portrait:
Che arrived today and I'm thrilled! I could not see how much wonderful detail it had on the photo. I think she's going to love it and I'm also happy that we're exchanging our Christmas gifts tomorrow!!

AND I love the little snowman. HE's going on my coat for tomorrow.

Thank you sooooo much! This is a very special gift.
. . . . . . . . . . . .
she loves him. She was going to wear him on her jacket that night. Then I think she wants to somehow hang him on her tree! She really liked the "actual white" on the chin and snip.

So it was a success!

Yellow Lab, Body's Portrait:
received the package and it is in being framed. The frame is seven inches square, ebony fabric which goes up two inch, and covered in glass to protect this precious piece. I love it! I will send you a photo when I get it back, which is why I have not gotten back to you. I think you are a talented lady.

Pumpkin Pin:
Wonderful, wonderful. Already got a compliment my first time wearing it!!

Guinea Pigs:
so cute guinea pig , very well made ,thanks (France)

Rottie Portrait:
Awesome work .....looks just like my dog....

Arabian Horse Pin:
Thank you for such a fast delivery of a beautiful felt pin.
We shall have to discuss a pair of cat pins in the new year if you are interested.

Corgi Portraits:
O.M.G. I am literally speechless. Even though I saw pics, I was NOT prepared for just how much these really would look like my corgi, Ein. So so soft, so so adorable, and the Nick corgi is going to be the PERFECT gift for my future father in law. Nick is his baby, and I can't think of a better gift to give him than a soft, fuzzy, miniature 3-D "portrait" of his baby.

Highly, highly recommend this seller!

Pumpkin Pin Cushion:
This is SO cool! I love it- lovely work, fast shipping, well packaged. Thanks! I don't want to put it down. :)

Personalized I Can Build a Snowman Can:
Darling Snowman Can!! Thanks for the extra carrot!! Happy Howlidays!! ^..^

needle felt dog wool coat

dog wool sweater recycled vest
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

My first attempt at a dog coat. . . modeled by our boy but made for a female dog to protect her hairless belly.

All the needle felt decorations other than the name are to cover slits or moth holes in beautiful green felt. Goodwill wool sweater fulled in the washing machine into felt. Cut into a vest using the original neck hole. the sweater sleeves are refashioned into the belly band that velcros at the dog's back.

Stanley the needle felt and Molly the American Guinea Pig

Stanley the needle felt and Molly the American Guinea Pig
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Molly is 4 weeks old American with Satin gene (meaning 1/2 of her babies would be a American Satin if bred with a Satin male) and Stanley is a portrait of a Chicago Teddy. . .

Molly is the much anticipated replacement to Drama. My 9 yo that wouldn't even show the Judge the sex of his cavy at fair time is now planning breedings and wanting to learn more and more about genetics. . . well, atleast a herd of guinea pigs will be much less costly space wise than when my older brother plays with dairy cow genetics. . .

Che the Dutch Warmblood/Arabian

Che the Dutch Warmblood/Arabian
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Commissioned piece for an awesome Texas Artist. . . .

Check her out at www.wildwood-studio.com

Learn Needle Felting

Hastings Public Library
Craft Night
December 10, 2008
6:00pm - 3 short term Holiday Crafts
6:30-7:30pm - Needle Felting Cupcake Pin
7:30-8pm finishing up short term crafts

Learn the basics of needle felting, including 3-d elements and leave with a needle felting kit to continue on your own. Material cost $10.00

Needle Felting Display in the Library in prior Blog Post.

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND = FREE SHIPPING

Now that I have finished Body, The Yellow Lab it is back to the felting needles to start on some commissioned Sculptures, all to be gifts ready in time for Christmas.

It is not to late to ORDER A GIFT for the petlover in your family.

Needle Felt Display at the Hasting Public Library

I was asked to teach needle felting at the Hastings Public Library and then to do a display to attract attention to the class (FREE ADVERTISING!!!)

I've had so many comments on the colorful display, as well as education opportunities to tell people about my craft. Most people can't believe that you can do this with felt.

Body, Yellow Lab

eye of the dog. . . just how my dogs like to be photographed







































4 1/2" ear to ear 3 3/4" chin to poll 1 1/2" deep
Body is a lovely yellow lab commissioned by a loving Grand-mum for her daughter's Christmas. She sent me the greatest pictures to work from and now, my husband would actually love to keep this sculpture for himself. I started on this piece with a 3" pin in mind, he just kept growing until I contacted his future owner hoping that she would want to shadowbox frame this piece because of his size. Body truly deserves to be framed.

How much can a picture tell us about someone?

Sometimes I actually hang out in the more Chatty area of Etsy forums.

This was the title of a thread I entered for fun
"Based on the avatar above you, what is the owner like?"

www.periwinklesuz.etsy.com says: (about my avatar & I assume my store name)

pitbulllady:
"Madly in-love with her family and her dog. Doesn't like bullsh*tters. Stands up for what is right and does all she can to make this word a better place. Wants to make a mark on this word that will be remembered and cherished by those who come after her."




What would you say about periwinklesuz with out going to her store?

4-H State Dog Show Results

Ready wins 4th place out of 63 in Agility and GOLD in Rally at Michigan State 4-H Dog Show. . . what a proud pit bull!!!! and teen owner of course!!!!
The Shelti, Ty, helps Steph win Gold in 15 & over Champion Showmanship class and OVERALL BEST JUNIOR HANDLER!!!! Go Girl. . .

Accomplished a MAJOR GOAL

Steph was seatdancing and singing all the way home in the van with 2 tired but happy dogs! My non-giggly girl still giggles everytime she thinks of this day! I don't know that her Reserve Show Of Champions win at the fair topped this day.

Come Shop West Michigan

I'm proud of the many talented people who live in my part of the State. Come see us and post here what you like best from their stores.
Etsy West Michigan: Gift Guide

Thanks Guys

Celebrate Winter ---- Snowmen

Upcycled Goodness

Cell Phone Case for a iPhone out of Recycled Blue Jean Material accented by Needle Felted Flower. The needle felt design is my fantasy Daisies accenting initials.

iPHONE sized opening with a blue jean strap that is just long enough to fit over your wrist when not clipped to your purse or keys and is closed with a small clip and ring that rides on a repositioned belt loop. The back of the Cell Phone Case has a partial blue jean pocket. Send wrist measurement along with cell phone dimensions for best fit, it is 10 1/2" right now.

The Needle Felted Wool is felted right thru the jean material and securely fastened to the material and the case is fully lined with red bandanna material.

Comments from a Customer & New Friend:
Cannot put into words how I feel about this seller and her products. Her friendly and sincere personality shines in the quality of her products. Barbara took the time to know more about me and what I was looking for in this particular product. Once it arrived, my iPhone case was more than I had anticipated it to be! I use it everyday and love the personal touches that were put into it. You would have to take me down to get it from me! I love it for its quality and personalization. More over, I love it for the wonderful person who "made" it for me...from her heart!