by Susan | Oct 5, 2019 | Felt Patterns, Sea Life
It’s not every day that I can jump on a pattern suggestion. The idea has to resonate with me, and I have to have time. These days I’m so time-poor, it’s almost silly. I received a request for a Chinook Salmon. Folks from the non-profit Port Townsend...
by Susan | Jul 12, 2019 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
Since spotting what I think of as “Hannah’s Seal” in the bay last month, I knew I had to create a seal. Although this little guy is a fair bit cuter than our resident seal who looks like a grumpy old man. Have fun! SealDownload Now!1510...
by Susan | Mar 29, 2019 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
When the suggestion for an elephant hit my inbox, it immediately resonated. I’m fascinated by elephants. They have such human-like emotions. I love that they are good mamas, banding together to raise their babies. And what’s cuter than a baby elephant? I...
by Susan | Feb 12, 2019 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
Many a visitor has suggested a cow pattern. She spoke to me yesterday as I was tinkering with designs. With a snow day in the forecast, she’s the perfect project for shoveling procrastination! Download the free plan below or purchase a complete kit with expanded...
by Susan | Sep 5, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Sea Life
It’s been a bit of a dry summer on the new pattern front. With Hannah home and I working more than I can ever recall, I’ve not spent much time being creative. This Boisterous Bottlenose Dolphin has been in the works for a few weeks, but only today as I sit...
by Susan | Mar 13, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
Earlier this week, Sharyn wrote to say, “Your recent series of whales got me inspired to go whale watching on the California coast. I’ve lived in California over 30 years, but had not traveled to go whale watching. One thing I’ve learned is that we...
by Susan | Mar 11, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Happy the Hedgehog has been a long time coming. She has been a most popular request since I started sharing my felt ornament designs. We don’t have hedgehogs in the wild in the USA so she wasn’t at the top of my to do list, but she was fun to make. Enjoy!...
by Susan | Feb 11, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
The Narwhal looks a bit mystical with it’s giant tooth. If you’re going for a more realistic look, you might choose a pale gray and add many more “spots” to your ornament. I hope you enjoy this addition to my whale series created for my...
by Susan | Jan 30, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
Until I started on this pattern as part of my whale series, I didn’t appreciate that while called a “killer whale” the Orca is actually part of the dolphin family. They are such magnificent animals, so easily recognizable with their black and white...
by Susan | Jan 25, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
Sightings of Beluga Whales are pretty scarce in this neck of the woods. This Beluga Whale pattern is super easy ornament to make. My whale is a pale blue, but white or off white would be more accurate. I so like their “smiles” – they seem such happy...
by Susan | Jan 21, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
The Majestic Humpback Whale is number three in my whale series. He’s already off to grace baby Elijah’s room (my nephew). Found on both coasts of the United States, the Humpback is a summer visitor to the coast of Maine. Have fun! Download Now!...
by Susan | Jan 17, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
This turtle design grew out of an email I received from Nancy. A fourth-grade teacher, Nancy raises two Blanding’s Turtle hatchlings with her class each year. Once grown, they release the turtles into the wilds of Massachusetts. This is my second attempt at the...
by Susan | Jan 2, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
Whale number two in my whale series is the Benevolent Blue Whale, designed with love for my new nephew. He’s too young to appreciate them, but I’m having fun designing them for him. I hope you have fun with him! Download Now!...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2017 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
When I learned that my new nephew’s bedroom was being decorated with whales, I went to work designing them. If you’ve been visiting for a while, you know that I prefer to design realistic looking ornaments. And while I tried to do this for the sperm whale,...
by Susan | Nov 1, 2017 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
This lobster pattern has been a long time coming. It took me numerous starts before I was happy with the pattern. The challenge is in how narrow the legs are – there’s not a lot of substance to them. I wonder what would happen with pipe cleaners for legs?...
by Susan | Mar 19, 2017 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
During my travels Downeast I’ve seen many beaver lodges – the pile of sticks peeking out of an estuary, pond or marsh. On occasion, I watched a beaver swim along, but I’ve never seen one actively working on their home. Yet it’s clear that...
by Susan | Jan 1, 2017 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
When putting up our Christmas tree last month, Hannah pointed out that we have Ginger, Gidget, and Cinder ornaments, but no Boo. So, Snape (aka Boo) makes it on the tree the last day before we take the tree down until next Christmas. Meet Boo Kitty! Right-click this...
by Susan | Dec 31, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Occasionally I see a river otter frolicking around the river bank. Their tracks in the snow are very curious because of the long, thick tail they drag behind them. It almost looks as if they like to slide along the snow rather than walk – although there’s...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Dogs, Felt Patterns
Gracie was a sweet Border Collie rescued by friends some years ago. She enjoyed a loving, happy home in her senior years, but sadly passed away this fall. I designed this ornament to honor Gracie. While this pattern was designed to match Gracie’s marking, you...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Who doesn’t find a chipmunk charming? There’s been one squatting under the little crate on my stoop. When I open the door, he scurries by, startling me every time. With this cold weather coming, he’s seemingly got this sights set on moving in! enjoy....
