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Dragons of Shropshire
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Dragons of Shropshire, elusive and mysterious creatures who sometimes steal picnics.
Sculptures are needlefelt miniatures.
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Mathilde says cold weather requires biscuits. I mean, when does Mathilde *not* require biscuits?!

Luckily we know a clever baker who made us some totally fabulous funky fungi biscuits.
How cute are these?!! ❤️ 🍄 ❤️

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #mushroomcore #biscuits
November 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

How glorious is this tree? Its shape, the colour of its leaves as the sunshine hits them. The picturesque kissing gate beside it. Its just perfect, don't you think? *sigh* 😁 🍂

P.s. 2026 Membership is now live on MightieMakers 🥳

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #trees
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊

Have you had a nice week? 😁

Important notices:
We only have *Three* 2026 calendars left so if you'd like one, please do let us know.

The 2026 Dragon Membership is now live in our Mightie Makers sh_op. 😁

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshiredragons #2026calendar #calendar
November 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Our friendly baker has invented a new bake for Mathilde!
The Shropshire Bun.
Its like a chelsea bun, but with a caramelly apple-y filling.

Mathilde is a very happy dragon this evening! 😁

The Shropshire Bun is now a thing! 🥳

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #shropshirebun
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Mathilde had a meeting with Bookwyrms; they decided it was a mondayish monday & therefore cake was needed.

Good thing we have a friend who loves to bake!

Thankyou Cake Baker for the lovely brownies. 😚🥳

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #steampunkdragon #dragonart
October 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

The weather has now officially caused the return of The Hat. 😁 Hi from me, the human behind the Dragons.

P.s; If you're shopping for a special occasion our Dragons of Shropshire Mightie Makers sh_0_p is up and running.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #needlefeltartist
October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

How's this for a fabulous video of the gorgeous Wyresytch Fyre?! 😍

Mathilde thought it was hilarious that we almost walked right past, he was so well camouflaged. (We didn't half feel silly 😂)

#dragonsofshropshire #naturewalk
#dragons
October 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hello dragonspotters.
We had a meeting at Bury Ditches.

But because these dragons have no concept of time, they didn't show up.

Mathilde went off to find them & left us in the mist for over an hour. It was chilly up there. Spooky too. Did not like.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #hillwalks
October 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Our phone gallery gave us this collage of waterfalls with Mathilde in the middle this morning; we thought you'd get a giggle out of it.

And maybe an ear worm.
Or maybe thats just us showing our age? 😂

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #steampunkdragon #chasingwaterfalls
October 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

This is Mathildes nephew. He's gone to learn all the human lore he can as part of his Archivist training wih a local lady.

He will discover the world of Dr Who, learn about Richard III history & much more besides. 😁

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #steampunk
October 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

We had a wonderful walk on Sunday.

Mathilde said she was quite tired & required many biscuits. We thought that quite funny as we carried her the *whole* way. 😂

#dragonsofshropshire #dragonwalks #dragonspotting #shropshire
October 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️
Do you like this months calender picture?
A little Blossom Baby looking all adorable in the hedgerow. ❤️

We're putting the (slightly late) order for 2026 calenders in on Monday if anyone wants one.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #needlefeltdrago #babydragon
October 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hello Dragonspotters ☺️

We found our first Fly Agaric of the season & a tiny Blossom Baby.
Its very late in the year to find a baby this small.
Mathilde intervened and brought her back to HQ. Poor little thing.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #fibreart
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Just a quick post, Mathilde went foraging today and somehow managed to find pretty cake, funny little dragon 😄

We asked her if it was a cake tree, shrub or vine but she just rolled her eyes at us. 😆

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #needlefeltdragon
September 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Did we ever show you the needlefelt sculpture of the Long mountain Oak Dragon?

We can't remember, so we thought we'd do so today. Isn't he a beauty?! 🥰

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #dragons #needlefeltdragons #mightiemakers #talentbeyondchallenges
September 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Fungi friday! When you go out #dragonspotting but get sidetracked by all the pretty little fungi.🫣

Has anyone spotted any Inkcap Dragons yet?

#dragonsofshropshire #fungi #fungiphotography #shropshire
#toadstools #talentbeyondchallenges #woodlandwalks #hillwalks
September 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊

The Bookwyrms have their A capella group meeting tonight & last week they were practising System of a Down songs. Wonder what it'll be this week?

Photo is one of the only ones we have of them all in one place.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #bookwyrms
September 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Our Resident Artist celebrated the annual leveling up & gaining of more experience points this week. 😁

Lots of cake has been consumed, Mathilde is exceptionaly happy & suggests we have birthdays more often. 😁

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #birthdaycake
September 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Hello DragonSpotters. 😊

We ordered enough of the 2026 Calendars for the Winter Membership Packs and wondered if anyone else would like one?

If you did, they would be £10.99 plus p&p.

Please do let us know as soon as possible.

Thanks oodles!

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #2026Calendar
September 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😁

On our morning walk yesterday we noticed the playing field was carpeted with these tiny ethereal looking mushrooms.
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We're so excited! Seeing these means its nearly Inkcap Dragon season!! We love spotting Inkcap Dragons.
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#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire
September 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Hello DragonSpotters. 😊

Happy September!

On this months calendar page is the Shropshire Minor, they are fiercly territorial & call The Bog near The Stiperstones their ground; woe betide any dragon who dares trespass. 😁

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #dragonart #needlefeltart
September 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊

Tea & cake on a friday afternoon after a busy morning full of meetings? Yes please!

Mathilde chose the cake; a passionfruit sponge with edible, gold sparkles.

We hope you had a good week?
#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #teaandcake #cupoftea #mighties #MightieMakers
August 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊
We've been out topping up birdbaths, bowls and troughs today as the local wildlife is not loving this extended dry period at all. 🥵

Mathilde say please do consider putting shallow bowls of water out in accessible spots.

#dragonsofshropshire #summer #dragons #shropshire
August 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😁

Amusing picture sent in of an ultra rare Carrot Dragon 🤣

Do you see faces in things to or is it just us, the BookWyrms and a few of our dragony associates?

#dragonsofshropshire ##shropshiredragons #sdopg #carrotdragon #facesinthings #pareidolia #shropshire #carrots
August 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊

We got a share from lovely Anna over at the Professional Crafters Guild.

She always makes our needlefelt dragon miniatures photos look great!

Hope you're having a good start to the week?

#dragonsofshropshire #pcg #shropshire #handmadeuk #mightiemakers #dragonart
August 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM