by Susan | Nov 18, 2024 | Critter Patterns, Dogs, Felt Patterns
Melville, the mini dachshund, was the first dog that Paul and I welcomed into our new family shortly after we married. Also known as “Bud” or “Little Buckeroo,” he was as loveable as he was a challenge. The spots on my wall-to-wall carpet in that old house were a...
by Susan | Nov 7, 2023 | Christmas, Critter Patterns, Dogs, Felt Patterns
Spending the week with Dad, I dabbled with this Scottish Terrier design. It’s a fun, quick sew. I opted to make him using plaid Christmas ribbon for his coat. I put tape on the back of the ribbon to keep the edges from fraying. Since I didn’t have my felt...
by Susan | Feb 25, 2023 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
The White-tailed deer first appeared in my latest pattern book, Animals of the Northeast. Leave the antlers off, and it’s a doe to go along with my White-tailed Fawn. Enjoy! Enjoy the free download below – or purchase the White-tailed Deer felt kit here....
by Susan | Feb 5, 2023 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
First introduced in my book Downeast Thunder Farm Animals of the Northeast here is my Secretive Gray Fox pattern. I’ve only spied red fox on the farm here but the gray is abundant in southern and mid-coast Maine – and throughout much of the United States....
by Susan | Dec 7, 2022 | Christmas, Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
These little cats and dogs have kept me busy in the evenings – the perfect project to help keep me awake during TV-time. I plan to use these as little extras tied to Christmas packages. The cat design was inspired by a Pinterest picture from this website. The...
by Susan | Sep 7, 2022 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Inspired by the Halloween decorations in the stores, I designed the Little Brown Bat – an often requested pattern. I’m on vacation with my folks in Pennsylvania and don’t have my felt supplies at hand, so the prototype for this guy is in Halloween...
by Susan | Aug 21, 2022 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
The presence of mountain lions in Maine is often debated. In 2018 federal officials declared the Eastern Cougar extinct. However, every year there are reported sightings that leave us wondering. Friends shared that they spotted one outside their home – tail...
by Susan | Apr 30, 2022 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
The Prickly Porcupine represents the many porcupines that live in the Maine woods. I opted to use washed wool-poly blend felt for this guy to give him more texture. He’s a simple pattern from my punch list of critters for the critter pattern book that I hope to...
by Susan | Mar 6, 2022 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
Having been born in Punxsutawney, PA, my father’s hometown, groundhogs (aka woodchucks and marmots) have long been part of our family culture. Gobbler’s Knob (where Punxsutawney Phil emerges every February 2nd) was just a walk up the road from my...
by Susan | Feb 27, 2022 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
The American Bison (or Buffalo) has been an often-requested pattern. For me, getting this felt critter right has been all about texture since they are shaggy beasts. I used Light Brown for the body and Safari Brown (a heathered felt) for the upper body. To give them...
by Susan | Feb 19, 2022 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
My next pattern book will feature my critters. I’m trying to work through the other Maine animals that need to be included – like the bobcat. Trying to find just the right felt color for this one is challenging. You can choose to make him with a variety of...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2021 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Here’s a new project for your post-holiday crafting. I’ve never spotted an opossum, but it has been one of the most requested critters over the years. I’ve dabbled with a design on and off for years, never quite happy with the result. I like the...
by Susan | Sep 1, 2021 | Critter Patterns, Dogs, Felt Patterns
It’s been a while since I’ve played with a dog pattern. Here’s a scrappy little Border Terrier. They have so many variations in coloring that I’ve provided some options. The general shape of this pup can be modified to fit a variety of...
by Susan | Jan 3, 2021 | Felt Patterns, Sea Life
The Bowhead whale – one of the longest living whales found only in the Arctic regions. A fitting start to my 2021 patterns. Enjoy! Bowhead WhaleDownload Now!699 Downloads...
by Susan | Dec 31, 2020 | Felt Patterns, Sea Life
Hannah has started putting whales in sweaters. It started with this Christmas wreath she created for the WHRL Christmas Tree Festival and Auction earlier in the month. Her whale enchantment continues there, so I, too, am back on the whale theme. My last felt critter...
by Susan | Nov 12, 2020 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
When folks ask for or suggest a pattern, I don’t always jump on it. My life is a little crazy, with multiple part-time jobs that make up the whole. And then there’s my love of designing these felt birds and critters – the side gig. The pattern...
by Susan | Feb 2, 2020 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
I loved this recent pattern suggestion given the devastating extent of the recent bush fires in Australia. So the Charismatic Kangaroo joins his fellow Australian, The Kindly Koala, as a free pattern. If you decide to make a Charismatic Kangaroo or Kindly Koala,...
by Susan | Nov 8, 2019 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
I’ve not had the pleasure of seeing a manatee in person, but they seem like such gentle giants. She’s been a popular pattern request over the years. You’ll find her an easy weekend project! Have fun! ManateeDownload Now!1143...
by Susan | Nov 1, 2019 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
Thinking outside of the Downeast Maine box, here’s a Happy Hippo felt pattern for your weekend enjoyment. Have fun! HippopotamusDownload Now!1163...
by Susan | Oct 27, 2019 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
Sitting and watching television is a challenge for me – I need something to do, or I fall asleep. Every time. When picking out movies, Paul and Hannah tell me, “We saw that one – you slept through it.” So this little Lop-eared, or Nubian goat,...
