by Susan | Oct 13, 2016 | Odds and Ends, Projects
I just finished taking a class on Linoleum Block/Stamp Making at the Women’s Health Resource Library. Over the course of two nights, we learned how to carve linoleum block and rubber print-making blocks and then how to ink them and print on paper and fabric. I...
by Susan | Oct 9, 2016 | Photography
Hannah and I are in Pennsylvania for a quick college exploration visit and Hannah’s first college interview. This afternoon, I took Hannah to Waggoner’s Gap where dad took me a few of years ago. The sun was in the wrong spot for good photos, but for a...
by Susan | Oct 5, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Autumn arrived two weeks ago with little fanfare. Despite lovely warm days, the nights have been downright cold. Every morning this week I’ve sat in the car waiting for the defroster to melt the frost on the windshield, too lazy to dig out the ice scraper. While...
by Susan | Oct 1, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
October 1st. Hannah and I spent another afternoon combing the beach. Last week she was knee deep searching for pretty white rocks to use in some yet to be decided project. Her pockets were bulging, heavy with rocks that she had trouble keeping her shorts up. As you...
by Susan | Sep 28, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
After being away at a conference since Monday, it felt so good to be driving home on familiar roads. I always enjoy the view of this tiny island with Cadillac Mountain in the background. This evening found me and hopping out and snapping this picture.
by Susan | Sep 25, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
Hannah provided the inspiration for this Sea Otter when she shared with me pictures of Sea Otters with frolicking with their babies. This little otter can snuggle a sea otter pup, or a clam shell. I provide both with this pattern. Hannah went to the beach with me...
by Susan | Sep 20, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
This little island in the mist caught my eye during today’s travels – 0ne of hundreds dotting the Maine coast. And the fading color of the marsh grasses almost more intense in browns and reds than lush summer green. From the same vantage point perched this...
by Susan | Sep 19, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
The Wolf is possibly my most requested pattern. It’s also the pattern that I’ve struggled over more than any other. Wolves come in so many shades and markings – there’s no one “right” pattern. This is the third wolf I’ve...
by Susan | Sep 17, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
A hike with Hannah was the best possible way to end a week that didn’t seem as if was ever going to end. Despite the fact that I wanted nothing more than to nap the day away, Hannah and I took Gidget with us on a hike of the Hollingsworth Trail. We’ve...
by Susan | Sep 17, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I’ve shared pictures of this field before. Here’s it is in June with the Lupine in bloom. The same field yesterday as the sun began to set. BikeMaine, a week-long cycling event chose our town for their last night along the Bold Coast of Maine. The myriad...
by Susan | Sep 10, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
An entire summer has passed and I’ve just made my first outing to the beach. It’s not as if it’s far away. It’s just that life has been so busy for all of us, that we didn’t event think about until I needed to photograph Myrtle the Sea...
by Susan | Sep 9, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Sea Life
The Sea Turtle is one of Hannah’s favorite creatures, so I designed this critter for her. Paul dubbed her “Myrtle the Turtle”. I took Myrtle to the beach today for a photo shoot; the lure of the ocean is strong. See that wave rolling up the beach?...
by Susan | Sep 3, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Last summer I waxed poetic about the best grilled cheese I’d ever had. Today we returned to Chase’s Daily and the 90-minute drive on a gorgeous September day was worth it. Chase’s Daily is a busy little farm-to-table vegetarian restaurant located in...
by Susan | Sep 1, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
A lull between meetings today had me sitting on the edge of a marsh listening, watching, and snapping pictures. Two herons scurried away as I settled in to watch. I feel it’s a gift each time I see a heron. They’re so ungainly yet majestic at the same...
by Susan | Aug 24, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Sometimes it’s the truly mundane that catches my eye. The other day, when I was wandering the Incredible Edible Milbridge Market Garden, I spied this absolutely stunning cabbage. Yup, a cabbage. Somewhat ordinary, but so beautiful in shape and color that I had...
by Susan | Aug 22, 2016 | Garden, On the Farm
This year, the garden tomatoes are so prolific that it looks a bit like Christmas in the greenhouse. Those little red gems are like ornaments on a tree. One evening walk through of the greenhouse yielded this bucket tomatoes, plus a few cucumbers. Needless to say,...
by Susan | Aug 19, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
The last couple of days have been a little frazzling. My computer died on Wednesday. I knew it was on its way out, but didn’t anticipate having to replace it just now when I’ve got a couple of deadlines looming. Thankfully I had a good backup and...
by Susan | Aug 12, 2016 | Cats and Dogs, On the Farm
This year, the blueberry crop around the pond is especially good – probably because I’ve kept the chicken’s in their coop since we rebuilt their run. I got to the berries before the chickens this season. I went out this afternoon to pick some more...
by Susan | Aug 11, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah and I spied this rainbow when leaving an after work meeting tonight. Generally heading toward home, we followed the rainbow, looking for better views. You can just see the second rainbow here. And here, the clouds eclipse the colors. Perhaps the best shot of...
by Susan | Aug 9, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I paused this morning to admire a heron family wading in the river shallows of an outgoing tide. The moment made my day. Save
