Monthly Featured Members 2025 - 2026

Linda started her needle felting hobby three years ago after seeing someone post a picture of a dog they made. She fell in love, and knew with all her heart that she would study and learn as much as possible. Her dream has been to design wool miniatures for people who love the furkids. Linda’s first project was to create a mini version of their Tinker and Roxy. Having worked on these two for months, she learned so much by trial and error. She was absolutely thrilled with the results, and is now one hundred percent addicted to felting! 

The next project was a likeness of her “Babycakes”, their little girl for seventeen years, and this became a delightful tribute to her. By incorporating some of the dog’s fur that Linda saved, she included a tiny heart embedded inside of the crafted likeness, which holds some of the beautiful keepsake fur.

By then, Linda knew that she loved this felting process, and it became a creative venue that she could eventually do for others. Through reading books on needle felting animals, watching YouTube channels of people who love creating fiber arts, and following Facebook groups, Linda learned from many people who were willing to share their experience. Jumping in whole heartedly, she purchased a variety of supplies like wool roving, needles, wire for armatures, glass, plastic eyes and noses. Eventually she learned how to substitute her own style for eyes and noses. 

Linda and her husband moved here a little over five years ago, while her dad was here. She loves her job of more than twenty years, being able to work from home as a business development person for a steel company. Eventually, when she is completely retired, Linda plans to travel to statewide arts and craft fairs with her animal “Felties” in all shapes, sizes and variety of breeds.

Each creature Linda creates has a special place in her heart. She feels it’s fun and truly rewarding to see them come to life! Please visit Linda's listing on the ARTS Page.

This month we’re featuring our Halloween crafts party on October 28th. Residents are urged to come and be part of the festivities, since our main mission is to celebrate you, our wonderful community! Our crafters will be decked out in whatever fashion, prominent character, or costume which suits their creative mind. We would love to have you come in costumed style if you want, but it is not required. 

Upon entering the show, you’ll receive a trick-or-treat bag, and write your name and phone number on a ticket which gets placed in the large pumpkin. As you visit our outfitted crafters throughout the auditorium, you’ll find some tasty treats on each table, including their quality handcrafted and specially designed items for sale. 

At the end of the show, several names will be drawn for the beautiful baskets filled with our crafters’ items. Any winners will be called and their basket will be delivered, unless they are still there.

Since Halloween seems to usher in the festive season, we will be having more celebrations throughout the year as the Thanksgiving, December holidays, Valentines, and many more customer appreciation events keep your spirits up until May. 

Our crafters are extremely diversified with a wide variety of gifts, cards, apparel, jewelry, items for the home, including canvas, wood, and mixed media artwork. Many design products and place them for sale, but feel free to ask if they can design another with your favorite colors, or any personal specifications to fit your home, style or to make it the perfect gift for someone special. That’s the beauty of having such creative talent just around the corner, or showcased online and easily contacted. We hope you’ll join us every week, especially on October 28th, to enjoy the fun and enthusiasm of our show!