by Susan | Nov 29, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
This new Snowy Owl and her owlets were designed for my wreath donation to the WHRL’s Christmas Tree Festival. I hope they give you some inspiration for your Christmas decorations! Right click here and select “save target as” to save this printable...
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....
by Susan | Oct 23, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
As the weather begins to turn colder, my thoughts are jumping ahead to holiday projects. Yes, I know – it’s not yet Halloween but a reindeer is definitely in order! Enjoy! Right-click here and select “save target as” to save this printable...
by Susan | Sep 25, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
Hannah provided the inspiration for this Sea Otter when she shared with me pictures of Sea Otters with frolicking with their babies. This little otter can snuggle a sea otter pup, or a clam shell. I provide both with this pattern. Hannah went to the beach with me...
by Susan | Sep 19, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
The Wolf is possibly my most requested pattern. It’s also the pattern that I’ve struggled over more than any other. Wolves come in so many shades and markings – there’s no one “right” pattern. This is the third wolf I’ve...
by Susan | Sep 9, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
The Sea Turtle is one of Hannah’s favorite creatures, so I designed this critter for her. Paul dubbed her “Myrtle the Turtle”. I took Myrtle to the beach today for a photo shoot; the lure of the ocean is strong. See that wave rolling up the beach?...
by Susan | Jun 12, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
I often spy these energetic little birds sitting on telephone lines that run along the river. When I’m lucky, I’ll see one swoop down, diving into the water with a splash to scoop up a meal. Hope you enjoy him! Right click here and select “save...
by Susan | Jun 5, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
This bird is inspired by the huge Ravens that have been visiting the farm this last week. In flight they’re so big that I first thought they were eagles. Enjoy! Right click here and select “save target as” to save this free Raven printable PDF to...
by Susan | May 16, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
I had company working in the greenhouse yesterday. A little garden mouse has taken up residence. Probably spent the whole winter in there. Probably had babies in there. He didn’t seem to mind sharing the space with me. Although my screech did seem to startle him...
by Susan | Apr 30, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
I had more fun planning this little ewe. The inspiration came from a sheep wall hanging that appeared in the office last week. Rather than using felt for this girl, I scoured the house for something that would give the body a wooly texture – fleece, boiled wool,...
by Susan | Apr 10, 2016 | Felt Patterns, Shore and Wading Bird Patterns
Last evening, I stumbled across this wonderful video about a stork pair in Croatia. The female was injured and cannot fly, yet her mate returns from his winter home in South Africa every year to nest with her – for fourteen years! Of course I had to sit down...
by Susan | Apr 3, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
When I was a teeny-bopper we lived in Friedburg, Germany. My father, an Army officer, was stationed there for three years. During that tour of duty, an Australian soldier visited with us for a time. When he departed for home, he gifted me with a stuffed Koala....
by Susan | Mar 27, 2016 | Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
One of the enduring signs of spring (if you’re paying attention) is the return of the Wood Duck to the ponds and rivers here in Maine. I was reminded of this when a friend shared a picture of a lone Wood Duck swimming on his pond this week. I find Wood Ducks one...
by Susan | Mar 20, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
No woodland creature collection would be complete without a skunk. I was always a bit amused by skunks, if not their smell. Early on, Paul taught Hannah and me Arlo Guthrie’s song “There’s a Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road” which we sing...
by Susan | Mar 6, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Shore and Wading Bird Patterns
The inspiration for this pattern came from a news story I watched on television this morning about the migration of the Sandhill Crane. These graceful birds are making their way to their summer breeding grounds in Canada. It must be a sight to see when the stop over...
by Susan | Feb 22, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
Looking for something “easy” to work on this weekend, I thought I’d stick with the bear theme after finishing the Great Grizzly. I saw my first Panda during a visit to the National Zoo in the late 70s when I was just a teen. A trip to the same zoo...
by Susan | Feb 14, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
This Great Grizzly, along with the Bashful Black Bear and the Fearless Polar Bear, rounds out my collection of North American bears. You won’t find him in Maine, but he’ll make a good addition to your critter collection. To download this printable Grizzly...
by Susan | Feb 6, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
I’ve been thinking about drawing this Snow Goose since last spring when I spied a lone snow goose swimming among a flock of Canadian Geese. It was my first sighting of one and he looked entirely out of place! He was a good project for a snowy day. Right click...
by Susan | Feb 4, 2016 | Felt Patterns
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by Susan | Jan 24, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Shore and Wading Bird Patterns
What better way to spend a winter’s day than creating this Fanciful Flamingo and dreaming of warmer places? You won’t find this guy in Maine during the best of times. And while it was sunny today, it was a bitter, blustery walk through the snow to get to...
