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 | Dec 11, 2017 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns, Projects
I’ve wanted to find another way to use my felt birds for the holiday. I created this Christmas stocking just big enough to feature an owl and to tuck a few goodies inside. The possibilities are endless. Use a wool or wool-blend felt for a sturdy stocking in...
by Susan | Nov 28, 2017 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
This ornament pattern deviates from my more realistic nature designs. Initially inspired by my husband’s beard now that he’s moving into “winter mode”, here is a Saint Nicholas ornament to welcome the Christmas season. St. NicholasDownload...
by Susan | Nov 26, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Whoooo’s Home for Christmas is my wreath contribution to this year’s WHRL’s Christmas Tree Festival & Auction. It features the face of a barn owl peeking out from the wreath. The felt owl in the wreath is about 5″ tall, but you can size him...
by Susan | Nov 22, 2017 | Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
In my search for another owl to create, I stumbled across the tiny White-faced Scops owl. I like the crisp black, white, and grey markings of this little owl. I hope you enjoy making him! Scops OwlDownload Now!2017 Downloads...
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 | Oct 29, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
If you live in the western sections of North America, you’re likely familiar with the Steller’s Jay. This is the first bird I’ve drawn on my iPad rather than on my computer. I hope you enjoy him! Right click here and select “save target/link...
by Susan | Oct 15, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
You won’t find this Bullfinch Maine – or anywhere in the United States for that matter. I had to search for this finch when the suggestion came through for him. They’re darling and I wish they dined at my feeders. Hope you enjoy. Right click here and...
by Susan | Jun 3, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
It seems that I haven’t had a moment to breath since my Mother’s Day outing with Hannah. A crazy work schedule, Hannah’s softball games, and the end of senior year activities have ruled my life. On our Mother-Daughter Adventure Day, one of our stops...
by Susan | Apr 3, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
You had to know that there was a Hooded Merganser duck pattern coming after my photos of a pair at the beaver pond last week. The male is so distinctive looking that he’s almost cartoonish. Their arrival on is a wonderful sign of spring as we gear up for 2-3...
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 | Mar 10, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
This one is for you folks across the pond – a European robin to help welcome spring. It wasn’t until Nancy from the Netherlands shared a picture of her robin did I appreciate that the American and European robin varieties differ so much. The trick here is...
by Susan | Mar 4, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Although spring is all but around the corner, it was entirely too windy and bitter cold today to venture outside for long. I opted to play with a pattern and thought I’d try something that brings warmer climates to mind. This little Budgie pattern is simple, but...
by Susan | Feb 15, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
I used Monday’s snow day to finish up this Roseate Tern that I started weeks ago. Summertime you’ll find these little birds scooting across the surface of the water and then diving for fish. I’m not sure where they spend their winters – if...
by Susan | Jan 29, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
I receive more suggestions for patterns to create than I will ever have time to design. This is a hobby for me and if there isn’t something about a bird or critter that I find appealing, designing feels like work rather than fun. This week I received a...
