by Susan | Jan 4, 2015 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Native to Alaska and Canada, the Northern Hawk Owl has occasionally been spotted in the northern reaches of Maine. He’s been on my drawing board for quite a while. I’ve started him so many times only to abandon the pattern because I didn’t like the...
by Susan | Dec 31, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
I’ve been waiting to share on this last felt ornament of 2014, waiting for just a little bit of winter for a good photo backdrop. Following the mildest Christmas on record, the pond has just started to ice over again, providing a bit of natural habitat for my...
by Susan | Dec 13, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
The sound of the yip-yip-yipping of the coyotes in the distance at night never fails to give me the shivers. This coyote was on the drawing board for my Maine Woods Christmas tree, but I ran out of time, so he stands alone. Right-click here and select “save link...
by Susan | Dec 5, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
This little white-tail deer fawn made her first appearance on my Maine Woods Christmas Tree. I do believe she is my favorite ornament to date. Do I say that about them all? I hope you have as much fun with her as I have! Here’s how I handled the flip side of the...
by Susan | Nov 28, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
One of the things I enjoy most about winter is being able to easily follow and identify the tracks of the critters who live in our woods. The snowshoe hare has already made an appearance in the dark of night. Here’s hoping he doesn’t find my lilac bushes a...
by Susan | Nov 21, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Bashful you ask? That’s what our neighborhood bear seems to be, spotted only on wildlife camera. Now, this is a good thing. You’ll find this bear much more fun to have around! Right click here and select “save target as” (on a PC) to save this...
by Susan | Nov 14, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Ground and Game Bird Patterns
Just in time for Thanksgiving, I bring you the turkey! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve started and then abandoned a turkey pattern. When the bird’s colors are so subtle and of the same family it’s challenging to come up with a design that...
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, Water, 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...
