Maddie Templeton

Tag: Moss people

  • That was quick – thank you, Shirley!

    I’m thrilled to report an update on my previous post. No sooner had the North Wales Creative Stitchers exhibition opened than the moss man I submitted was bought by a lovely lady, Shirley, who wasted no time in taking him straight into the stunning woodland around Pensychnant House. Shirley sent in this beautiful photo of their first adventure together, and it’s clear to see that her moss man was happy to be among the trees, calling his kinsfolk back home to the forest.

    Thank you, Shirley, and may you and your special moss friend have much fun, and many wonderful journeys in nature together!

  • North Wales Creative Stitchers Exhibition

    As a volunteer working with a local youth textiles group, I was delighted to be invited to submit two of my pieces for inclusion in an exhibition of the North Wales Creative Stitchers at the beautiful Pensychnant Nature Reserve near Conwy. The exhibition, featuring some fine pieces either for sale or on show, opened last weekend on Saturday 16th May 2026 and will run until Sunday 24th June. So if you are in the area do drop in any weekend and take a look!

    The new exhibition can be found in the dining room of Pensychnant house.

    My two pieces: a friendly frog and a mossling, together with the story of the moss folk. This is the second mossling (see next post!) to be exhibited.

    Pensychnant is a very special place; the perfect escape to enjoy nature and art, and to indulge in some delicious tea and cake! Open every weekend and on bank holidays from April to the end of September and offering a variety of engaging and interesting events, do make sure to visit if you are in North Wales and support their vital conservation work.

  • Spring Success

    The weather was good for the recent spring fair at Pensychnant Nature Conservation Centre, where I had a stall in their bright and sunny marquee.

    This event saw the launch my first pyrography products, a collection of key rings and trinket boxes which proved popular, as well as my increasing range of needle felted goods. Everything I make has a story to tell, and each item is carefully crafted with love. The day was a great success, and I’m happy to report that several moss people have gone to new homes and are looking forward to exploring woodlands and nature with their new friends.

    A few of my new range of pyrography gifts, which proved popular at the Pensychnant Spring Fair

    Early morning set up in the spring sunshine…

    Thank you to everyone who supported me!

  • Mosslings in Wiltshire

    Many thanks to Maxine from Wiltshire, who sent in these fantastic photos of her mossling’s first outing to her local woodland near Calne. The bread they left as an offering (see below) will encourage the moss folk to return and guard the precious trees. Your mossling looks very happy in her natural habitat, Maxine, so enjoy your next outing together and keep up the good work!

    Maxine and her mossling left some bread as an offering to encourage the moss folk to return…

    Discover the moss folk here.