by Susan | Oct 27, 2024 | Bird Patterns, Christmas, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Visiting Dad in Pennsylvania presents an opportunity for shopping–or, more accurately, window shopping–every day. I think there may be more stores per square mile in his town than in the entire state of Maine. I spied a snowy owl on a floral pick in the Christmas...
by Susan | Sep 24, 2022 | Odds and Ends, Owl and Raptor Patterns, Projects
Last weekend I started working on felt Joyful Wreath Owls – thinking ahead to this year’s Winter Tree Festival and Auction. I love making these gray felt wreath owls. Then I started thinking about something a little different. How could I switch things up....
by Susan | Jan 8, 2019 | Bird Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Only at Downeast Thunder Farm will you find this Spiffy Spectacled Owl in the woods. He’s more inclined for warmer climates. You can download this free plan here or pickup a kit in the SHOP. Either way, she’s a good project for a snowy afternoon. The...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2018 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
I’m not sure what got into me this year. Just four days before Christmas I decided we needed new, custom Downeast Thunder Farm Christmas stockings. I enlarged my Barred, Western Screech, and Great Gray Owls (mine, Hannah’s, and Paul’s) and appliqued...
by Susan | Nov 25, 2018 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
It’s my favorite time of year – WHRL Christmas Tree Festival time. I’ve got a few trees and wreaths planned for the event, but this is my favorite. I’ve updated my Barred Owl pattern and created her in grays for this wreath. Truth be told...
by Susan | Oct 14, 2018 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
I’m working through my list of North American Owls trying to create them all out of felt. The Spotted Owl brings me a bit closer to the finish line. Hope you enjoy him! The Delightful Spotted OwlDownload Now!3482 Downloads Purchase a complete kit with expanded...
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!1912 Downloads...
by Susan | Jan 22, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Owls have been in my thoughts lately. Although I created a pattern for one a few years ago, recent Barred Owl sightings and the sad loss of one piqued my interest to design another. I only wish I had just the right colors for her, these felt choices are a little off....
by Susan | Jan 15, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Meet the tiny watchful Western Screech Owl. Owl number 18 of my collection, she may be one of my favorite owls so far. I like the way she turned out. She was a good project for a winter day that was entirely too cold to venture outdoors. Enjoy! Right-click on this...
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 | Jan 17, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Meet the flammulated owl. A tiny little thing with dark eyes, unlike other owls. A good project for a winter day! Right click here and select “Save target as” to save this PDF owl pattern to your computer.
by Susan | Nov 29, 2015 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
My Christmas wreath this year features my Great Gray Owl along with her babies. Here’s a quick pattern for some gray owlets! Right click on this link and select “save link as” to save this PDF baby owl pattern to your computer.
by Susan | May 16, 2015 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Ospreys have been a theme in my life lately. They first appeared on my radar a couple of weeks ago when I photographed a pair of nesting osprey. Then, on three different occasions, I’ve spied a pair of them in town, diving for fish in the river, or simply...
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 | 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 | Jan 1, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
I ventured into this work of creating bird patterns three years ago with my Downeast Thunder Farm owl family of ornaments. So, it seems appropriate that my first pattern of 2014 be another owl. Although no self respecting pygmy owl would be found in Maine – especially...
by Susan | Nov 30, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
I first designed a saw-whet owl last year. I was never particularly happy with with the way he turned out. As I was working on my Owl Be Home For Christmas Tree for a local non-profit auction (read more about this here – you can bid on this tree through 6:45...
by Susan | Nov 23, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
This short-eared owl’s heart-shaped face makes her appear simply sweet. Right click here and select “Save Target As” to save this free Short-eared Owl pattern to your computer (on a PC). Purchase a complete kit with expanded instructions to make this updated...
by Susan | Nov 15, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
You won’t find the boreal owl in the woods of Maine, but as I work my way through patterns for owls (my favorite birds to design) I couldn’t pass up making this little guy. So, to the ladies in Alaska who brought him to my attention, thank you and enjoy! Right click...
