Black Sheep Bodega Terri Black - Textile Art
Welcome to the Bodega!
About Black Sheep Bodega
I have always enjoyed any artform that is tactile. Clay, papier-mache, plaster of paris, wire sculpting and the likes, have always attracted me.
In 2015 I discovered the ancient, and magical art of making felt. Partnered with my love for all things textile, I began exploring combinations of needle felting, embroidery, and applique to create the details.
"I've Gone to Join the Circus" Wet felting, needle felting and embroidery. 12"x 18" (approx.)
Embroidery on Cotton
If I can get a needle and thread into it, I can transform a photograph into a personal piece of art.
"Murano Laundry Day" Image transfer on cotton with embroidery. 8" x 11"
Wool and Thread are my camera
"We'll Always Have Paris" Wet felting, needle felting and embroidery.
10" x 14"
Felted Vessels
Creating a felted vessel requires a symbiotic relationship between myself and the wool.
The fibres let me know where they want to go.
I just help get them there.
felted plant pots
Welcome to Maddy's Garden!
The versatility of wool is fantastic, and creating these plant pots are as much fun to make as they are to display.
All of the proceeds for the Bodega's plant pots are donated to Canadian Blood Services in honour of our beautiful Maddy.
FELTED BROOCHES
Handmade felt retains scents and putting a few drops of essential oils on the brooch is an added bonus.
Potholders and trivets
The perfect combination of whimsy and practicality.
mini art magnets
Recycling leftover pieces of felt allows me to create mini pieces of art.
blank note cards
Photographing my work to create blank note cards provides a way to share what I do.
- a few examples-
the black sheep bodega is hitting the road!
Ancaster Christmas Show - November 2025
More about the Bodega!
the bodega is bringing back the tea cozy
the bodega is bringing back the tea cozy
the bodega is bringing back the tea cozy
Because, well, Canada.
Felt with a purpose!
the bodega is bringing back the tea cozy
the bodega is bringing back the tea cozy
I enjoy things that you can put things into!
mini art magnets
the bodega is bringing back the tea cozy
Who doesn't like a good magnet!
Plants love fancy outfits too
Plants love fancy outfits too
Adorable, right?
feliz cinco de mayo!
Plants love fancy outfits too
feliz cinco de mayo!
My first commission.
My blue period
Plants love fancy outfits too
feliz cinco de mayo!
Who doesn't love blue?
NEVER A MISTAKE.
Plant, vegetable, or mineral?
NEVER A MISTAKE.
This was not even close to what I intended. And yet, it works!
A Keepsake
Plant, vegetable, or mineral?
NEVER A MISTAKE.
My granddaughter's little hand.
Plant, vegetable, or mineral?
Plant, vegetable, or mineral?
Plant, vegetable, or mineral?
... and does it matter?
so much thread!
Plant, vegetable, or mineral?
Thanks for stopping by
Work in Progress