Yesterday, my sis and I decided to take a little road trip to visit our niece who lives on a farm in north central Kansas. The neat thing about their farm (besides the beautiful scenery) is that fact that several years ago they started a sideline business hosting hunters who love to come to the prairie and hunt the beautiful pheasants that live here. I was totally impressed by the great job they have done in building up this business and making it a memorable experience for their guests.
Besides the hunting experience, they offer comfortable lodging, home cooked meals and have the birds cleaned and prepared for the hunters to take home. My niece has learned taxidermy and can stuff and make the beautiful birds into great pieces of art and decor. She also saves and prepares the feathers which are made into beautiful wreaths and these wonderful feather covered balls. Of course, the balls really caught me eye, being somewhat similar to the quilted balls that I love to make. These balls are made by painstakingly cleaning each little feather and then carefully placing them in a pattern around a Styrofoam ball. Each one is a unique work of art and the beautiful colors and iridescence of the feathers make them a beautiful piece of decor.
If you are interested in finding out more about her feather balls, wreaths, or are looking for a great country hunting experience, check out their website at Spearpoint Ranch. You’ll have to contact her about the balls as she doesn’t specifically list them on the site. She’d love to hear from you.
