Sandra the Needle Felted Sandpiper Item ID: 2677043334

Name: Sandra the Needle Felted Sandpiper
Brand: Good-Feathers
SKU: 2677043334
Price: 94.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Meet Sandra, a one-of-a-kind needle felted sandpiper sculpture crafted entirely by hand from natural wool. This realistic felt shorebird captures the whimsical charm of coastal wildlife, making it the perfect addition to your beach house decor.

Sandra the sandpiper was determined to stand out. The others—well, they just bobbed, pecked, and scurried along the shoreline, identical in their endless little dances. But Sandra? She was not just another sandpiper. She tried draping herself in seaweed scarves, fastening delicate shell brooches to her feathers, and even perching dramatically atop the highest driftwood, gazing out to sea like a philosopher. “I am not a clown,” she would say. “I am a seeker of spiritual treasures, an explorer of oceanic mysteries!” And yet….. the waves. Oh, those rolling, rushing, teasing waves. No matter how enlightened she tried to be, they called to her. Before she knew it, she’d be dashing alongside the others, chasing the receding water, beak poised, feet flying. Then, the worst part—someone would call her Sasha. Or Sammy. Or (the horror) Steve. Humiliating! How could such a unique sandpiper still blend into the blur of beaks and legs? But one day, as she stood solemnly contemplating a particularly well-weathered piece of driftwood (surely a sign of deep meaning), she saw something glinting beneath a fresh tide pool. It wasn’t food—it was a tiny, perfect pearl. The others ignored it. Bob, peck, run. Bob, peck, run. Sandra picked it up and nestled it carefully behind her wing. It wasn’t just a treasure—it was proof. Proof that she really was different. And yet, as the next wave rolled in, she found herself laughing—truly laughing—as she ran with the tide, just like the rest .Perhaps she was like them. But perhaps they were a little like her, too.

Item detail

5 oz
Sandra is 8.5" long and 5.5" high.
Made with 100% wool
glass eyes
clay beak
Sandra's is made of wool in soft tans
whites
and grays to reflect the natural hues of a sandpiper. She would look beautiful on a mantel or shelf of a seaside cottage. Heirloom
one of a kind and collectable fine art with a heartfelt story.
Sandra arrives nestled inside a lovely gift box, accompanied by a fragrant dried lavender sachet, a gift card, a printing of her unique story, and a large white feather as a token of the shoreline. It is a complete, sensory unboxing experience that makes a magnificent gift for yourself or a loved one.
Please note: she is not intended for pets or children. Handle with care.

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Inside this little wool-filled world, birds whisper wisdom, sea creatures carry secrets, and every handmade creation arrives with a personality entirely its own. Using soft wool, a barbed needle, and a great deal of imagination, I create needle felted creatures meant to spark joy, laughter, nostalgia, and connection. Some are whimsical, some wise, some wonderfully odd — but each is made slowly by hand and meant to feel like a tiny companion with a story to tell.

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Leone Simkins Cape Cod, Massachusetts | My birds often begin with no plan at all and slowly become themselves.

For nearly four decades I ran a dance school and taught the art of movement and performance. In retirement, I discovered another form of storytelling through needle felting. What began as curiosity quickly became a passion for creating whimsical birds and woodland creatures full of personality, humor, and heart. Every piece is handmade slowly with wool, imagination, and a love for bringing joy to others.

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My favorite part of creating is discovering who each piece wants to become. What begins as a handful of wool often ends up with a name, a story, and a personality all its own.