About this Product
Meet Mildred! Seaside Sophisticate
"Wherever she lands, she brings a touch of glamour. "
With a matching sun hat and bag, a novel tucked under wing, and the shimmer of old family silver, Mildred Magpie arrives with grace and purpose. She’s a bird who’s been places—but never quite like this. Her heart is light, her luggage impeccable, and her travel companion? Irreplaceable. Mildred travels with her very best friend, Mavis May!
Likes: Coastal breezes, mint in her tea, a good plot twist Secret
Talent: Making elegance look effortless
Standing independently, she measures 10” from beak to tail and 7.5” from feet to crown top. She was made completely by hand and is one of a kind creation. Her beach bag is also hand made, a perfect match with her fashionable beach hat, and carries three beach reads. She's attached to a solid wooden pedestal on a branch.
She comes attractively boxed with a blank greeting card that could be used for a personal heartfelt message or gift card.
Please note, she is not intended for pets or children. Handle with care.
Good Feathers In Fiber
Meet the Maker
Welcome to Good Feathers in Fiber! I’m so glad you’ve stopped by to explore my whimsical world of woolen creations. I’m a needle felting artist with a passion for blending fantasy and reality, creating one-of-a-kind sculptures that spark imagination and joy. From thoughtful birds with stories to tell, to sweet mice enjoying garden tea parties, each piece I create is brimming with personality and handcrafted care.
I call my style "realistic fantasy"—a mix of intricate details and a touch of magic. I often incorporate sparkles, natural elements, and repurposed trinkets, ensuring every creation is truly unique. Alongside my playful characters, I also craft more lifelike animal sculptures and seasonal decorations, all with the same attention to detail.
Before I fell in love with felting, I ran a successful dance school for 39 years, where creativity was my everyday companion—whether through choreography, costume design, or set creation. Now in retirement, I’ve channeled that same creative energy into the art of needle felting, and it’s been an incredible journey bringing these woolen friends to life.
Whether you’re searching for a special gift or a little bit of magic for your own home, I hope you’ll find something here that makes you smile. Thank you for visiting—I’m thrilled to share this part of my world with you!
How it’s Made
I handcraft each whimsical little creature, aiming to blend lifelike detail with a playful twist. Imagine them as realistic animals with just a touch of mischief or a heart filled with caring! Most start with a tiny wire armature as their skeleton, which I then wrap in wool, sculpting and shaping them through needle felting until they come to life, with soft, wooly "feathers" to complete the look. The wool I use is sourced from sheep grazing on farms across America, England, and Canada, adding a touch of international flair to each piece. Tiny beaks and hooves are either sculpted from clay and hand-painted or felted from wool, finished with a delicate beeswax coating. While these felted sculptures are crafted with joy and meant to bring smiles, they’re intended for display only—best kept out of the reach of curious little hands and paws.
Shop Policies
Returns, Exchanges, and Cancellations
No returns or exchanges accepted on custom orders.
Cancellations for orders are accepted within 24 hours.
Returns are accepted within 3 days of tracked delivery for reasons of damage in transit. Keep boxes and packing material in order to make a claim.
Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and item must be returned in original condition.
Please note: Items are handmade and thus the presence of minor inconsistencies in their creation does not constitute workmanship problems.
