Laura “Lupin” Howard is completely obsessed with felt, and set up her online store Lupin Handmade in 2007 (lupinhandmade.com). There you will find a range of adorable felt brooches, flower headbands, animal masks, and plenty of other fun items. Laura has been featured in numerous magazines including Cloth, Metro, Vogue, and Sew Hip. You can keep up with Laura's crafty world via her blog, bugsandfishes.blogspot.com. The author is based in Gloucester.