by Susan | Oct 8, 2023 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
It was football Sunday, but I’m not good at just sitting in front of the television, so I drew up and stitched these felt autumn leaves. They’re super simple and quick. I particularly like the oak and can envision a wreath made of them. I tucked wire down...
by Susan | Sep 10, 2023 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Realistic patterns are what I usually create, but with Spooky Season around the corner, I couldn’t resist creating this super easy Ghost Garland. Creating a ghost garland from felt is a fun and creative DIY project that can add a spooky touch to your Halloween...
by Susan | Dec 7, 2022 | Christmas, Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
These little cats and dogs have kept me busy in the evenings – the perfect project to help keep me awake during TV-time. I plan to use these as little extras tied to Christmas packages. The cat design was inspired by a Pinterest picture from this website. The...
by Susan | Nov 20, 2022 | Christmas, Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
The design bug hit yesterday, and I started dabbling with a new set of Christmas Stockings. Here’s the first; an all-felt stocking that uses my Adele Proper Penguin pattern (enlarged to 6 inches) in a wintery landscape. I think she’s sweet. Thanks to the...
by Susan | Oct 29, 2021 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Why a Christmas Mouse, you wonder? I have no idea, but it’s been on my mind for a couple of years, and I’ve been in the designing groove now that the weather is cooling down. For this critter, I’ve used Silver Gray (mouse), Barnyard Red (scarf),...
by Susan | Oct 23, 2021 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Clearly, I’m gearing up for Christmas. Last weekend it was the Woodland Gnomes. This weekend it’s this simple Woodland Christmas Tree. There are many ways you can create this. Use two coordinating green colors for the tree or use the same color throughout....
by Susan | Oct 17, 2021 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Magical little nature spirits, gnomes have found a place in Christmas holiday traditions. While I’m not a fan of the garden gnome, I had lots of fun creating these felt versions. These woodland Christmas gnomes will make darling gift decorations or tree...
by Susan | Aug 22, 2021 | Other Patterns
After creating my wooden buoy garland and my Maine Lobster Buoy Adirondack chairs, creating a felt buoy pattern was a no-brainer. Enjoy! Lobster Buoy OrnamentDownload Now!387 Downloads Note: If you are reading this post via e-mail, click the “Continue...
by Susan | Dec 13, 2020 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
While in Pennsylvania last month, I picked up a couple of these flower decorations from the Christmas section at Hobby Lobby. I very much like how they look on my Joyful Owl wreaths. Last week during our trip to the big city (Bangor), I hoped to pick up some more...
by Susan | Nov 27, 2020 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Sometimes I forget that I’ve made patterns. Or I make patterns and forget to share them. The Cool Christmas VW Bus felt ornament pattern is one I designed but never got around to creating. If I wait for that to happen, another Christmas will go by without you...
by Susan | Nov 15, 2020 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Our WHRL Christmas Tree Festival is three weeks away. We’ve made the difficult decision, due to COVID-19, to have the event entirely online this year. A month ago, the plan was to have bidding online, but an extended window of time for folks to stop in and view...
by Susan | Nov 4, 2020 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
I’m still struggling with ideas for this year’s WHRL Christmas Tree Festival. I seriously lack inspiration for trees and wreaths beyond the Joyful Owl Wreath I do in some form each year. I could repeat some of the other felt bird and critter trees...
by Susan | Oct 31, 2020 | Other Patterns
I’m searching for inspiration and playing with ideas for WHRL’s Christmas Tree Festival. I designed these snowflake patterns with thoughts of decorations for a Christmas wreath. I’m not sure where that idea is going but thought I’d share the...
by Susan | Aug 22, 2020 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
In our neck of the woods, the nights have suddenly turned crisp – a reminder that we’re on the downside of summer. The stores have dishes, signs, and textiles featuring trucks loaded with pumpkins. While I’m not ready to break out the pumpkin spice,...
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 | Dec 9, 2019 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
My dreaming and scheming for the WHRL Christmas Tree Festival left me with more ideas than I had time (or energy) for. One of those thoughts was a wreath filled with a village of little New England houses. I never got beyond the Little White Church. Rather than let it...
by Susan | Nov 22, 2019 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
After living in a 27’ camper with one man, a 5-year-old child, and a dog for more than a year while building the Maine House, I thought I’d never want to stay in a camper again. Yet, lately, I’ve begun to dream about a little retro camper that Paul and I could use for...
by Susan | Sep 22, 2019 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Is it ever too early to think about Christmas gifts? The weeks leading up to Christmas get busier and busier, so I’m starting early with my plans when I have snippets of time. This free snowman pattern is joining ranks with my other Christmas patterns. If you...
by Susan | Jul 4, 2019 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Yes, we’re months away from December, but what’s wrong with a bit of Christmas in July? I had so much fun with my Vintage Truck last year that I’ve been pondering over a VW bug. I’ve had this on my mind for quite a while and finally finished...
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...
