Blackbird Nest

On my trip to Peterborough, Ontario back in June, we discovered a blackbird nest in the charcoal grill. There was really no way to move the nest--it filled the whole grill. After our short disturbance, the mother never returned. I collected the nest and brought it back with me with the idea of creating something like this. It's crocheted from two strands of 100% wool, with some of the original nest materials woven and tucked inside. To finish it, I felted it in some hot soapy water.