Hello, I'm Beibei, a needle felting artist based in Northern China with eight years of creative experience.
I grew up surrounded by traditional handcrafts. Silk velvet flowers and embroidery were familiar parts of my childhood. My happiest moments back then were sitting beside my grandmother, learning needlework from her. I studied fine arts in high school and went on to major in design and 3D modeling at university. It was during college that I first made a 3D model for a friend’s deceased dog, which was how I discovered needle felting. The moment I picked up the felting needle, my passion for this craft took hold and has never faded.
My early attempts were far from perfect. I kept many photos of my lopsided failed pieces that looked like aliens on my old phone. They were quite funny to see. Sadly, I have changed phones many times over the years and those photos are long gone. I wish I could share them with you. It makes me realize that even in this age of advanced technology, beautiful things are still hard to preserve — and that is exactly what makes traditional handcrafts so precious.
Luckily, my fine arts background helped me quickly grasp form, perspective and colour. Within just three months, I finished my first successful piece. Eight years have passed, yet the joy I felt at that moment still warms my heart every time I think back.
During my university years, I took custom orders in my spare time and met many people carrying stories of their beloved pets. These stories touched me deeply. While working, looking at photos of these little ones and thinking about their grieving owners, I often shed tears as I needle felted.
Most people who reach out are not simply looking for an ornament. Some pull up old photos and whisper: "He used to sit on the balcony every afternoon waiting for me to come home." Then they fall silent, as if one more word would bring a wave of sorrow. People from China tend to be reserved and do not easily show tears in front of others. Others repeat small, tender memories: "He never ate cat food and always stole milk from my mug." I understand that pets accompanied them day after day, and this companionship became part of daily life. People do not consciously record every little moment together, yet when parting comes, all memories rush back at once.
One memory stands out: an elderly man with grey hair. He rode a two-hour bus to my school. When he met me at the school gate, he carefully pulled an old collar from his coat. "He stayed with me for twelve years. After my wife passed away, only he was left by my side. Now I want to keep a memory of him."
Slowly, my heart grew soft and sensitive. Whenever I hear stories like this, I know the wool in my hands is far more than just wool. It holds a tender place deep in the owner's heart and must be handled gently. That is why I work slowly. I refuse to treat another person's grief as a mere business transaction. The more care and emotion I pour in, the closer the finished piece comes to the memory they hold dear.
After graduation, I joined a wool felting studio and worked with like-minded, skilled artisans. Over three years of honing my craft, I refined my techniques, gained experience, and learned a great deal. Today I run my own small workshop, hoping to carry on this heartfelt handcraft that preserves precious memories.
I have full confidence in my eight years of handcraft experience. All artwork photos shown on this site are 100% real shots. Some original photos appear blurry due to shooting conditions, file compression, or age. I only perform light high-definition restoration to preserve the true look of the artwork and ensure all displayed pieces are authentic.
Many people worry about handcrafted accuracy. To be honest, hand needle felting cannot achieve pixel-perfect machine replication. Still, I strive to recreate texture and spirit with care. Finished works live up to your trust and the price, and past clients have been highly satisfied overall.
I pour patience and care into every custom piece. Before starting work, I carefully review your pet photos and discuss unique details: the angle of their habitual head tilt, expression in their eyes, facial features, body shape, and more, so I capture their one-of-a-kind appearance. During creation, I send work-in-progress photos. If you find anything unsatisfying with facial features, expression or body shape, we can communicate and adjust repeatedly. Once the piece is finished, I send final detail photos for your confirmation. I will only pack and ship after your approval. Every finished custom piece also goes through review by an experienced artisan. Their strict eye for detail helps restore your pet's lively charm and preserve your most precious memories.
You may feel that wool felt commissions cost more than other makers. But you get what you pay for; my works stand above most alternatives.
I fully understand how eager you are. When you cherish this memory deeply, every day of waiting feels long. Needle felting is a slow craft. Each piece requires dozens of hours of hand work. During busy seasons, the waiting queue can stretch to nearly one year. Honestly, I could work faster, but I choose not to. I refuse to turn artwork carrying your memories into mass-produced fast goods. I hold strict standards for quality.
Once your order enters production, the crafting time itself is not overly long. A full-body wool felt piece of 30cm, including production and shipping, usually arrives in 15–20 days. If you have a special deadline, such as your pet's birthday or the anniversary of the day you first met, please email to ask about rush availability. I will tell you honestly if it can be done. If I cannot meet the date, I will inform you in advance so you will not wait in vain.
This is a small workshop with limited monthly output. I can only complete a small number of pieces each month, so waiting times of several months may be needed. Every piece takes dozens of hours, stitched one stitch at a time. If you have a tight timeline, feel free to tell me and I will check if I can accommodate you. Once I finish clearing most domestic orders, I will set up an order queue page on this website to display pending orders transparently. You can see how many clients are ahead of you, and there will be no priority skipping. Of course, if I receive no overseas orders, I will not make this queue page — just a joke.
I mainly focus on wool felt custom work. The shop also offers flat wool felt portraits, pipe cleaner pet charms, and 3D printed pet sculptures made by my partners. I make some in my free time, but heavy wool felt orders prevent me from promoting them constantly. Still, I keep these options available. Truthfully, I do not want high prices to shut out anyone wishing to preserve the memory of their pet.
Rest assured: even if these three types of products are not all handmade by me, I take full responsibility for quality control and after-sales service. My partners are skilled artisans. For 3D pet modeling, it aligns with my university major. Every piece is strictly reviewed by me before delivery, guaranteed by the workshop. I will introduce them separately once the website is fully organized; for now, a brief explanation will suffice.
A 50% deposit is collected to reserve your spot in the queue. If you cancel before production starts, your deposit will be fully refunded. Once I begin needle felting, the deposit cannot be refunded. Please consider carefully before placing an order, which is why I confirm all details with you before starting. After you receive the finished work, if it fails to match our agreement, you may send it back and I will revise it free of charge until you are happy.
Returns are accepted within 14 days after delivery for pipe cleaner charms and 3D printed sculptures. If the finished piece does not meet your expectations, you may return it. Please note: pipe cleaner pieces have a cute, cartoon style. Their texture differs from wool felt, so do not judge them by wool felt standards. These two options are great for clients with a tighter budget. No matter which option you choose, we will treat your order with care and dedication and honor your trust.
Lastly, I am new to serving overseas customers. I am still learning and refining my processes, and improving my English. Please bear with me if anything is not perfectly smooth. Every shipped parcel comes with a handwritten note.
There is a quiet corner on this website called Forever Pet Garden, a memorial space for this shop. I originally created it for my own pets. When their time comes, I will place their memorials here and visit whenever I miss them. Later I thought, many of us share the same grief. Why not open this space for everyone, giving our beloved pets an eternal resting place.
If your pet has crossed the rainbow bridge, you may contact me to create a permanent memorial here. When memories suddenly bring sorrow, you do not need to bear it alone. Come visit their page. You can send me words you wish to share with them by email, and I will save those messages in your dedicated space. Treats will always be waiting there, surrounded by other companions — they will never be lonely.
You do not need to have placed an order with me to use this space. I hope every little life that crossed the rainbow bridge can have a warm, lasting home. I will keep this space forever, and reply whenever you reach out.
Thank you for reading all the way. If you wish to preserve your pet's likeness, just send me an email.
With sincere wishes,
Beibei 🌸