by Susan | Nov 26, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Whoooo’s Home for Christmas is my wreath contribution to this year’s WHRL’s Christmas Tree Festival & Auction. It features the face of a barn owl peeking out from the wreath. The felt owl in the wreath is about 5″ tall, but you can size him...
by Susan | Feb 15, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
I used Monday’s snow day to finish up this Roseate Tern that I started weeks ago. Summertime you’ll find these little birds scooting across the surface of the water and then diving for fish. I’m not sure where they spend their winters – if...
by Susan | Jan 22, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Owls have been in my thoughts lately. Although I created a pattern for one a few years ago, recent Barred Owl sightings and the sad loss of one piqued my interest to design another. I only wish I had just the right colors for her, these felt choices are a little off....
by Susan | Jan 8, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Here’s a colorful Canada Warbler to brighten a winter’s day. They summer in Maine as well as Canada, but at the moment they’re likely wintering someplace much warmer than here! Right-click on this link and select “save target/link as” to...
by Susan | Jun 12, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
I often spy these energetic little birds sitting on telephone lines that run along the river. When I’m lucky, I’ll see one swoop down, diving into the water with a splash to scoop up a meal. Hope you enjoy him! Right click here and select “save...
by Susan | Jun 5, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
This bird is inspired by the huge Ravens that have been visiting the farm this last week. In flight they’re so big that I first thought they were eagles. Enjoy! Right click here and select “save target as” to save this free Raven printable PDF to...
by Susan | Nov 15, 2015 | Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
The tiny White Breasted Nuthatch is resident in the stand of maple woods here behind the house. I often see them hopping about as they scale the sides of trees – often upside down. Have fun creating this cute little bird. Right click here and select “Save...
by Susan | Mar 20, 2015 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The only sign of spring in these parts lately is the opening of the water on area rivers. What was once completely covered in ice now boasts open pools for paddling. Inspired by the ducks congregating on the Narraguagus this week, I bring you the common goldeneye....
by Susan | Nov 17, 2013 | Odds and Ends, Projects
Jean at?Bluebirds Living in the Meadow has taken my bluebird pattern and made a? fabulous paper ornament. She cut the pattern pieces out of gelli printed paper rather than felt. Gelli printing is something entirely new to me. Thank you for this lovely idea!
by Susan | Oct 8, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Ground and Game Bird Patterns
This humble little bird has the honor of being the most requested bird pattern at Downeast Thunder Farm. We don’t have these little birds in our neck of the woods, but I certainly had fun designing him. Enjoy! Right click on this link and select “save...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2011 | Projects
Hannah was in a creative mood so we decided to work on making some felt ornaments for Christmas. We pulled a few patterns from the Internet and this was Hannah’s first creation. Inspired by her work, I started making patterns for the Downeast Thunder Farm owls...
