Felting brooches and visiting the Shire

On a recent visit to my hometown of Mullumbimby, NSW, I had many creative urges, one of which can be seen below.

Felted brooch, front view.

The first version of a felted brooch, it reminds me of a Triffid.

Plum blossum, Spring comes earlier each year it would seem, not long until the blue berries.

Sketch #2

If I were to put this together I imagine using a combination of felt and silk for the dress and leather for the boots.