Tapestry Wool and Owls

I am making the most of these January days to declutter my craft resources. So far I have honed down my card making materials, my books of piano music, our books, my felt, my tapestry wool and my embroidery silks and fabrics. I had bags of oddments of tapestry wool and didn`t think 

I would ever use it for actual tapestry.

I decided to use it to make a parliament of owls. I cut double circles of card to 

make pom poms and tied 2 tightly together. I also tried to match the colours.

Next I made sets of eyes with contrasting felt, cork circles and safety eyes. I sewed a triangular beak 

with a slight 3D look between.

Then I cut matching wings with a spotty feather sewn on. I also cut out feet.

I used PVA glue to stick them on held on with elastic bands overnight.

Here are the results.

It was a great way to use surplus materials.

We`ve had heavy frost for a few days and snow forecast for tomorrow. (Hopefully more photos.)

In our own garden yesterday, we managed to prune our Lane`s Prince Albert apple tree and had a bonfire to get rid of the last of the Christmas tree and some other garden rubbish which can`t be recycled. We did this in glorious sunshine. What a treat to be out on such a lovely day.

Today we have been to see the film "Les Miserables." It was fantastic. Being two rows from the front, I did think I was going to be shot once or twice. The music is inspiring and the filming superb. Well worth seeing.