by Susan | Oct 12, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
Peak color has arrived Downeast. Maine never looks more glorious than she does these few weeks of the year. Nights turn crisp, and we relish the lingering warmth of the sun. Marsh grasses shift from green to gold. Trees give one last hurrah, brightening to yellow,...
by Susan | Oct 9, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
I left work early yesterday, so this morning I headed in early to make up for lost time. Cruising along U.S. Route 1, I noticed the tide was in and there was sea smoke on the Pleasant River. I tucked into one of my favorite spots to snap some pictures. After a few...
by Susan | Oct 6, 2019 | Shop
It’s been a long time coming, but my first pattern book, Downeast Thunder Farm Owls: Felt Ornament Designs is in its final proof and I’m taking pre-orders. I anticipate having the books in hand for shipping on or before November 15, 2019. Click here to...
by Susan | Oct 5, 2019 | Felt Patterns, Sea Life
It’s not every day that I can jump on a pattern suggestion. The idea has to resonate with me, and I have to have time. These days I’m so time-poor, it’s almost silly. I received a request for a Chinook Salmon. Folks from the non-profit Port Townsend...
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 | Sep 15, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
I spent the day browsing photos from one of my last adventures with Hannah before she returned to college last month. We made the two-hour drive to St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada to visit Kingsbrae Garden. The day was overcast and drizzly to start, but that...
by Susan | Sep 14, 2019 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
When I left the house this morning, the tide on the river was almost out. The sun was peeking out from behind the trees. It was easy to spot this silhouette of a Blue Heron fishing in the shallows. I stopped the car and grabbed my camera that has lived in the car...
by Susan | Sep 3, 2019 | On My Mind
A selection of my Downeast Thunder Farm pattern kits are now available at ODDS ‘n ENDS in Milbridge. ODDS ‘n ENDS, Living Uniquely, is the brain child of Tina Johnson. She has created a lovely shop filled with carefully selected items by local artisans....
by Susan | Sep 3, 2019 | Projects
This weekend I crafted a Joyful Wreath Owl out of a tan and brown felt for an Autumn Joyful Owl Wreath. I used a few of the stems from a Hobby Lobby autumn bouquet ($5) on a 12″ grape vine wreath ($5). I snipped the wire stems on the flowers, leaves, and pumpkin...
by Susan | Aug 28, 2019 | Family
It took us twenty-three hours of driving with a car packed to the brim and a layover at my folks to get Hannah to campus. We spent the afternoon getting her sorted. Her room feels especially cozy this year with lots of reminders of home including her adorable whale...
by Susan | Aug 25, 2019 | On the Farm
T-1 day. Our last day of the summer before taking Hannah back to college. We spent a few hours in our happy place on this most glorious of summer days. After walking the beach, we parked ourselves of the sand and could have stayed all day if we’d but had the...
by Susan | Aug 24, 2019 | On the Farm
Last month, Hannah and I began collecting Monarch caterpillars. We set them up in a screened in box on the porch and cared for them with Milkweed scavenged from throughout town. The caterpillars still in our garden ate every leaf of all of my Milkweed – all...
by Susan | Aug 19, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah had the great fortune with win a raffle for a night’s stay at Kawahnee Inn located in Weld Maine. She took me along on her adventure. We went swimming in Webb Lake and lounged on the beach. We enjoyed dining on the Inn’s screened-in porch. The lobster gnocchi,...
by Susan | Aug 12, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
With just enough time to spare after dinner, Hannah and I cruised out to Baseline Road to capture the sunset over the barrens. It was a gorgeous evening with big clouds and a light breeze – perfect sweatshirt weather. Two weeks from today we’ll be headed...
by Susan | Aug 9, 2019 | Odds and Ends, Projects
It’s been more than a year since I began creating and selling my felt pattern kits. During much of this time I monopolized the dining room table before moving a folding table into my office as a work space. Neither were ideal as I like to stand while I work and...
by Susan | Aug 7, 2019 | Birds and Wildlife
Yesterday, we lunched in Castine for Hannah’s birthday. While there, I spotted this Black Swallowtail Butterfly feasting on the clover atop one of the bunkers at Fort George along the Penobscot River. I would have loved for the images to be just a shade...
by Susan | Aug 6, 2019 | On My Mind
Today, Gidget discovered the joy of a birthday balloon today. No worries – she wasn’t allowed to play with it alone. We had a blast and she’s one tired pup tonight! Watch the video and...
by Susan | Aug 5, 2019 | Family, On My Mind
The greatest joy in my life turns 20 today. Still my child, yet no longer a girl, but a curious, creative, courageous woman. I couldn’t be prouder of the person you’re becoming, your sensitivity, the way you see the world. Thank you for your humor, the...
by Susan | Jul 31, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
We returned to Poplar Hill tonight. Hannah wanted to film and record the sound of the Timberdoodles. I was fascinated by clouds. Tall cloud formations met the horizon over the barrens. The sunset, unique every night, was not as spectacular as last week. Hannah...
by Susan | Jul 24, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
Last night Hannah and I adventured to Poplar Hill to photograph the sunset over the blueberry barrens. Here are some of my favorite shots. While she worked, I was on self-appointed bear watch...
