by Susan | Nov 8, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
We enjoy the little red squirrels that live in our woods. Their antics as they try to raid the bird feeders are so very entertaining and provide lots of great photo ops. Your bird feeders are safe from this squirrel who comes with his own acorn. To save this squirrel...
by Susan | Nov 2, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Raccoons, as cute as they are, are not welcome visitors at Downeast Thunder Farm. They long to eat my chickens and steal my suet feeders. A few years ago I found the suet feeder hanging from my my porch post open, the suet cake missing. I replaced the suet cake and...
by Susan | Oct 24, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
The moose is loose on Downeast Thunder Farm. At least the felt version. It’s been years since I saw a moose standing outside my window late one summer night. The crunch of his hooves in the gravel woke me and I froze in fear at the noise. When I finally drummed...
by Susan | Oct 18, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
This red fox is my first attempt at a non-bird pattern. He’s inspired by the fox that visits Downeast Thunder Farm all too often. This guy is a friendly looking fox. However, my advice to you: never trust a smiling fox! Right click here and select “Save...
by Susan | Oct 5, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
This yellow-bellied sapsucker first appeared on my drawing board this spring when he routinely performed a morning tattoo on an old television antennae. It took a rainy day for me to dust him off and finish him. Right click here and select “Save target as”...
by Susan | Sep 13, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
This pattern is inspired by the cedar waxwing I snapped a picture of on a foggy morning a few weeks ago. For a bird with such silky, sleek lines, it was challenge to create a pattern of his likeness. Finding the right color of brown for the body is the trick here. I...
by Susan | Aug 12, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
This little indigo bunting is for Lea, who won the drawing on Your Mist Wished for Bird Pattern. I’ve not seen one on the farm, but friends nearby report many sightings. The biggest challenge with this bird is finding felt “blue enough” to do him...
by Susan | Jul 18, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Hummingbird Patterns
The Calliope Hummingbird is touted as the smallest bird in the United States. I think the the male’s pinkish-red beard is perfectly endearing! Hope you enjoy this new hummingbird! Right click here and select “save target as” to save this free PDF...
by Susan | Jul 5, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
There’s nothing like the remnants of a hurricane to keep me indoors on a holiday weekend. It gave me time to create this little scarlet tanger without feeling as if I ought to be outdoors. I’ve only seen this bird once and the sighting was so fleeting that...
by Susan | May 22, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Just about every backyard birdwatcher in Downeast Maine has reported seeing a rose-breasted grosbeak this week – except me! Maybe this will give them a little inspiration to stop by for a visit. Right click here and select “save target as” to save...
by Susan | May 3, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Shore and Wading Bird Patterns
In Maine, and many other states, the Piping Plover is endangered. In the spring, these little shorebirds return to nest along the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast. Recently, the first nesting pair of the season was spotted in Southern Maine. I created my Piping...
by Susan | Apr 6, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
While hauling in maple sap, I heard the distinctive song of the Phoebes. They’re back for the season! I had such fun watching them last year and their nests are still tucked up near the rafters of the lean-to. Right click here and select “Save Target...
by Susan | Mar 21, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
What’s peculiar about this pelican? No self-respecting pelican would be caught on this freezing windswept beach in Downeast Maine! Right click here and select “Save Target As” (on a PC) to download this PDF pelican pattern to your...
by Susan | Mar 14, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
In Maine, the snow bunting is a winter visitor who will soon be returning to its favored arctic region – a sure sign that spring is on its way! Right click here and select “Save target as” (on a PC) to save this PDF snow bunting pattern to your...
by Susan | Mar 7, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
This meadowlark was a recent request. I confess, I’ve never seen one before – probably because I don’t have a meadow tucked up here in the woods the way were are. But, he’s a pretty little songbird worth the effort. Right click here and select...
by Susan | Feb 21, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
This burrowing owl was inspired by a picture snapped by a friend during her recent trip to Florida. I don’t imagine any self respecting burrowing owl would be caught in the this much snow. They’re smart enough to fly south for the winter! Right click here...
by Susan | Feb 16, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
The red-winged blackbird is one of the most abundant birds – found virtually everywhere in the United States. He’s also been very popular in the request list. Enjoy! Right click here and select “Save Target As” (on a PC) to save this free...
by Susan | Feb 14, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Another snowy day, another project! Eastern Maine may be a little too “east” for the eastern towhee, but he’s such a pretty bird. His distinctive pattern makes it easy to create his likeness from felt. Right click here and select “save target...
by Susan | Feb 13, 2014 | Felt Patterns
Despite all the birds I’ve created, I often find myself going back to a tutorial to remember how to make a laisy daisy stitch. I am geometrically challenged, so that might explain it. For those who also have trouble remembering, or are new to the embroidery...
by Susan | Feb 9, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
The Boreal Chickadee is not as gregarious as it’s cousin, the black-capped chickadee, which we see here daily. The Boreal Chickadee seems shy in comparison and doesn’t seem to enjoy being caught on camera. Right click here and click “save target...
