What do vegetables, animals and folklore creatures all have in common? They are all concepts that Michaal Fletcher has brought to life using her needle felt skills. Jessica Cornish caught up with the talented artist from the online store, Michaalf, one Sunday afternoon to learn about Michaal’s unexpected journey into the world of needle felting. Picture: Ben Gross

THREE years ago, Michaal Fletcher was exploring a small shop in Wentworth, Ruby’s Cargo to be exact.