by Susan | Dec 23, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Ground and Game Bird Patterns
I asked my friend Carol what her favorite bird was. I’m sure she knew why I was asking, given my penchant for my felt birds. She said, “A Robin for what it represents, but I should say a Peacock!.” She should know me well enough by now that I could...
by Susan | Dec 16, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
A few years ago, when we had an extremely cold winter with loads of snow, a flock of Pine Grosbeaks descended upon our bird feeder. Unfamiliar with the bird, I had to look them up to identify them. They stayed for a couple of weeks before departing and I’ve yet...
by Susan | Dec 8, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Domestic Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns
A goose is on the list of critters I’d like to add to the farm. The Pilgrim Goose would make a good sentinel for the property. However, until we have more open space and a budget that includes feed for the geese, I’ll have to settle for this goose. Right...
by Susan | Dec 2, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
A little bird with a big personality – this may be the quietest Mockingbird you ever see. You can download a printable pattern for this ornament (right click on the link and select “save target as” to save to your computer). Comment here to share a...
by Susan | Nov 30, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
When folks suggested that I make a Kingfisher, I had to look it up because I wasn’t familiar with the bird. A Google search delivered this darling bird. Only when I finished him and looked up more information about Kingfishers did I realize that this little guy...
by Susan | Nov 25, 2012 | Felt Patterns
People have shared so many different ideas for how they are using my bird patterns that it got me thinking. I came up with this concept for a holiday wall hanging using the birds. It could be as large as you want – scale your birds accordingly. Rather than make...
by Susan | Nov 25, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
Penguins look so proper and stoic. This Adelie Penguin, somewhat out of place skating on the duck pond, is stylish in his winter scarf. Click here to download the free pattern (right click and select “save as” to save this to your computer). Leave a...
by Susan | Nov 23, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The call or “laugh” of a loon is an eerie, soul touching sound. It’s a treat to see one of these birds on the water. I hope you enjoy making this felt loon for your Christmas tree. Click here to download the felt loon pattern (right click and select...
by Susan | Nov 18, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
I confess that I didn’t even know what a Painted Bunting was until a few readers requested a pattern for one. They are such a lively, beautiful little bird. My selection of felt colors did not do this cute bird justice! Sadly, I will never see one of these at...
by Susan | Nov 11, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
An often requested pattern, the Baltimore Oriole has a sweet whistling song. This little guy may be the only one I ever see at my bird feeder here in Maine! Click here to download the pattern for the Baltimore Oriole.
by Susan | Nov 9, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Shore, Water, and Wading Bird Patterns
In honor of the Great Blue Heron who visited our humble pond on the eve of Hurricane Sandy, I’ve designed an ornament in his likeness. Click here to download the Blue Heron pattern.
by Susan | Nov 4, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Magpies are not a breed we see here in Maine. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a real Magpie. However, this bird is the most requested bird ornament from readers, and a pretty bird he is. Click here to download the pattern. Please share your Magpie...
by Susan | Nov 2, 2012 | Felt Patterns
With the Holiday Season quickly approaching I thought it time for a Christmas Dove. This particular felt ornament is very easy and embellished with gold thread and amber glass seed beads for a bit of added sparkle. She’ll make a lovely gift or a pretty addition...
by Susan | Oct 24, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
The Northern Saw-whet owl is one of the most common owls found in Maine. It was only after a blog visitor suggested I make a pattern for this owl that I read more about them. After listening to the call sounds on AllAboutBirds.org, I’m certain that we have a...
by Susan | Oct 20, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Red-tailed Hawks are really very beautiful. Unless you have nineteen chickens and six ducks. Then they become quite ominous. In honor of the hawks circling over head this past week, and the readers who requested it, here’s a Red-Tailed hawk ornament. Click here...
by Susan | Oct 13, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
At my house, these colorful House Finches flutter around the edge of the woods, dodging in and out of the debris of downed trees. This felt ornament is a good project for an autumn afternoon – click here to download the Friendly House Finch Felt Pattern. Visit...
by Susan | Oct 7, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Have you seen a Winter Wren? This tiny little bird visits in the summer here in Maine. I tend to hear their sweet song more often than I see them. They’ve left for the winter now, but this cute little felt ornament will be a reminder on my Christmas tree this...
by Susan | Oct 5, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
When the fog rolls in off the water and the crows roost in the treetops, their cawing voices eerily echo. Though they are not visitors at my feeders, the crows are a constant presence around the farm. This crow ornament, created from felt, perches on a twig with...
by Susan | Sep 28, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
I spent the day outside working with Paul. Together we cut trees to thin out the area around the pond. While I worked, a tiny little nuthatch energetically flitted in an out of the trees. The wood has been cut and stacked for burning in the wood boiler, but I...
by Susan | Sep 23, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Ground and Game Bird Patterns
This felt partridge will make a nice ornament for your pear tree. He’s done in natural colors here, but you could get colorful and creative for your Christmas ornament. Click here to download this pattern. If you make one, comment here to share a picture...
