by Susan | Jan 17, 2021 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The Goldeneye duck I spotted earlier in the week while beachcombing inspired this little guy. I returned home to draw him and realized that I’d already designed a Common Goldeneye. So, I chose his cousin, Barrow’s Goldeneye, for a pattern. I carted him...
by Susan | Jan 16, 2020 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns, Squares, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The inspiration for this project was a painted coaster I spotted in a gift shop a couple of years ago. My design has the silhouette of Cadillac Mountain in the background with a full moon. The day after drawing this design, Hannah and I visited Schoodic, where...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Mar 20, 2015 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The only sign of spring in these parts lately is the opening of the water on area rivers. What was once completely covered in ice now boasts open pools for paddling. Inspired by the ducks congregating on the Narraguagus this week, I bring you the common goldeneye....
by Susan | Mar 9, 2015 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
This little bufflehead duck was inspired by buffleheads I spied in the waters surrounding Schoodic Point on Saturday. They are the cutest little ducks with a most ungainly, wobbly flight – and pink feet! Right click here and select “save target as”...
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...
by Susan | Dec 14, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The King Eider is a sea duck prized among hunters. A sighting in this neck of the woods is rare. The male is spectacular with his bright, bold coloring. Our hike last weekend where we spotted a variety of ducks reminded me that this guy was on my “to do”...
by Susan | Dec 7, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
Not long ago, a Mrs. Ruddy wrote and asked me to make a Ruddy Duck pattern. Not being familiar with her namesake, I googled it. Once I saw how fun he was, I knew I had to make him. His blue bill makes him quite unique! Right click here and select “Save Target...
by Susan | Nov 9, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
A reader recently requested a trumpeter swan – the first such request I’ve received. I loved the idea and had fun coming up with the design for this double-sided felt swan ornament. I think he turned out quite nice! Right click here and select “save...
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 | Apr 8, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
A snowy Easter afternoon seemed like a good time to finish this little Mallard Duck felt ornament. Click here to download the pattern. Hope you have fun making him!
by Susan | Apr 1, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The past couple of weeks, Canada Geese have been flying overhead returning north for the summer. I love to hear the honking sound as they fly by – there’s something nostalgic about the sound. This little goose is a quick and easy ornament to make. Click...
by Susan | Jan 26, 2012 | Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
In Maine, the Atlantic Puffin resides on a few islands off the coast. Almost gone from Maine in the early 20th century, their populations are now thriving or stable due to the help of Project Puffin. These cute little sea birds have a colorful, almost clown-like...
