by Susan | Sep 14, 2020 | On the Farm
Since returning in mid-August from the college drop-off in Ohio, it seems like Autumn has made an early appearance. Today, when it felt warmer outdoors than in, I moved my “office” back to the porch. Gidget was first to alert me that we had an unexpected...
by Susan | Jun 28, 2020 | Felt Patterns, Insect Patterns
I enjoy designing patterns that are realistic looking. I didn’t quite hit the mark with the dragonfly. It was a challenge with their see-through iridescent wings; I opted for white. Make the body any color that suits your fancy. In my test dragonfly pictured, I...
by Susan | Jul 11, 2019 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
Just a simple dragonfly today. They may be my new favorite critter. Do you know that a single dragonfly can eat 30 to hundreds of mosquitoes per day?
by Susan | Sep 9, 2014 | On the Farm
I don’t believe that dragonflies deserve their name. There doesn’t seem to be anything fierce about them – unless you’re a mosquito. In that case – beware! We’ve had quite a few dragonflies zipping around the farm fast and furious....
