by Susan | Dec 2, 2016 | On My Mind
It’s that time of year when the Women’s Health Resource Library in town hosts their Christmas Tree Festival. We pluck baby balsam fir trees from the woods, pot them up, and invite folks in the community to adopt one and decorate it. The decorated trees and...
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...
by Susan | Nov 3, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
This little elf owl is among the tiniest of owls. You’re not likely to see one in Maine, but Hannah and I fell in love with the sweet Gylfie elf owl from the Guardians of Ga’Hoole movie. Right click on this link and select “Save target as” (on...
by Susan | Jul 1, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Recently, Sheena wrote: I would love you to produce a great grey owl pattern. My daughter had a great grey owl fly up the isle at her wedding land on her husband’s arm and deliver their rings. It was stunning, I’d love to make her one for her first wedding...
by Susan | May 28, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Today’s mission was to find dress shoes for Hannah to wear to her 8th grade graduation dance. We power shopped our way through the task of purchasing her first pair of heels. Mission accomplished! We rewarded ourselves with a visit to Birdsacre – Stanwood...
by Susan | Feb 9, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Long-eared Owls are fairly common, but not often seen. He’s a good project for a snowy winter’s day. Right click here and select “Save target as” to save this PDF pattern to your desktop. Comment with a link to a picture of your owl or share...
by Susan | Jan 20, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
After the excitement of my first owl sighting earlier in the week, it was only natural that my next bird pattern would be a Barred Owl, also affectionately known as the Hoot Owl. Right click here and select “Save target as” to download this Barred Owl...
by Susan | Dec 30, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
I started my collection of bird ornaments with an owl last December, so it only seems fitting that I finish out the year with an owl. This diminutive Screech Owl is my new favorite felt ornament so far! Right click to here and select “Save target as” to...
by Susan | Nov 12, 2012 | On My Mind
My love affair with owls started when I was a little girl. My grandmother, Ruth Bender Nerviani – affectionately known to me as Mother, had a few owls in her home – some have since made their way to me. As a child, I wondered why she had so many owls...
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 | Apr 22, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
This little owl is reminiscent of Hedwig of the Harry Potter fame. While we don’t see Snowy Owls in our neck of the woods, there is a stuffed Hedwig living in Hannah’s room. Click here to download this free Snowy Owl felt pattern. Purchase a complete kit...
by Susan | Mar 4, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
This little barn owl is my favorite felt ornament yet. With individual feathers and buttons for eyes, I can imaging her perching on the barn rafters. If we had a barn. Click here to download the pattern. If you make this little owl, please comment with a link to a...
by Susan | Feb 5, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
We share our property with a great horned owl. On nights when the window is open and I’m doing my 2:30 a.m. night owl routine, I can often hear her “who-who-who.” Despite my searching, I’ve yet to spy this elusive critter. This little felt owl...
by Susan | Dec 20, 2011 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Hannah and I have had great fun making these little owl ornaments to decorate our Christmas gift bags this year. For those of you looking for a fun felt project, I’ve put these in a pattern for you to download. Happy sewing! Click here to Download the Downeast...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2011 | Projects
Hannah was in a creative mood so we decided to work on making some felt ornaments for Christmas. We pulled a few patterns from the Internet and this was Hannah’s first creation. Inspired by her work, I started making patterns for the Downeast Thunder Farm owls...
