It's never too late in life to try new things. Only a few years ago, I began cross stitching because I didn't want to pay $20 for an ornament that looked like something I could do. Fast forward to now, I'm no pro, but it's a hobby that I accidentally found that I really enjoy doing.
One artist was also curious about a hobby, only to find that she had an artistic ability she may never have known she had.
It's hard to think that she didn't start off as a natural at the craft.
She told My Modern Met, "My first toy wasn’t nearly as pretty, it was rather funny. But I enjoyed the process so much that I kept trying. I was felting during my free time, even at night, and I got better with each toy I made."
Her super detailed toys are no small feat, however.
Each tiny animal is made completely by hand with lamb's wool and can take anywhere from 12- to 14-hour days to make.
"When I sort the fibers between my fingers, when I shape them with a needle—I put my soul into each toy," she explained.
You can absolutely see how much love and care is put into these little felt animals — I can only imagine what they must look like in person!
