Hello. You've reached the site of Whitstable artist Jacqui Double,  the maker and birder behind Mindful Felting.

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I make life-size or miniature to-scale bird sculptures in natural fibre using needle felting, the craft of binding dry fibres from plants or animal fleece into felt using barbed needles. ​Each bird is an original art work, made using skills learnt through years of practice and observation and by devising my own artistic techniques.

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I began needle felting in 2022, when I developed on-going ill health. Beginning as a fun hobby, I soon realised you could sculpt bird shapes. I have been felting daily since then, allowing me to make birds at my own pace, without pressure, simply focusing on my small desktop and the fibre. It is a kind of meditation and very therapeutic; this is why I call myself Mindful Felting. ​

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I do accept a limited number of commissions for pieces each year. I really enjoy collaboration, discussing all the aspects of a design and the details of a final piece with a light or in-depth touch, depending on each project. It starts by reaching out via the contact form below. There is no commitment, just a simple chat.  

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For the last 3 years I’ve been honoured to send my birds flying all around the world, carrying my joy and delight to loving new homes. That is what I value most as a maker: making connections. If you have any questions, you can use the contact form below and I will try to answer quickly.

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I design my own themed collections of birds and individual bird art pieces, inspired by folk tales and music, poetry or writing. I research, sketch, make and mount the birds with joy and enjoyment, often smiling as I work. These pieces will be added to my shop as the collected limited editions are finished.

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This site will always be the most direct way to buy my art and keep up-to-date with what I am working on. Welcome and thanks for joining me on my bird-making adventures!

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