Bat Faux Foilage

In May of 2023, I made some Faux Foilage for bats to play in for Relief Crafters of America.  It was sent to Bat Conservation and Rescue of Virginia.

" Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia was created to raise awareness of white-nose syndrome and its devastating impact on North American bats. Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia strives to conserve native bat species in Virginia and beyond by engaging, empowering, and educating people of all ages and abilities to ensure the future of Virginia’s bats and preserve their habitats.

The group wanted something without wires.  So, I did a sketch of what I was thinking

I drew out some leaves onto polar fleece and cut them out.

Pinching the leaves, I sewed them onto a long curved strip of polar fleece.

     

This is what it looked like, but I decided it needed more, so I made a few "magnolias"

It was madeso it could be tied onto poles for the garlands to be hung.  The final measures on the 3 garlands were between 5 and 6 feet

 I gave it a wash and mailed it out.