by Susan | Feb 14, 2016 | On My Mind
A little known fact about me is that I am incapable of cooking a grilled cheese without burning it. I am forever scraping carbon off the burned side. I’m an okay cook, but there are so many things going on in my mind at any given time, that I tend to get...
by Susan | Feb 9, 2016 | On My Mind
The aftermath of two snow storms – almost back to back – has left us feeling as if winter has finally arrived. Just when I’m starting to count down to spring! Despite the snow and the bitter cold, I couldn’t help but smile when I saw this...
by Susan | Feb 7, 2016 | Critters, Odds and Ends
A walk on Friday during Snow Day No. 2 was full of joy for Gidget. She romped and played running circles around me until she ventured too far ahead. View the power of the...
by Susan | Feb 6, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
I’ve been thinking about drawing this Snow Goose since last spring when I spied a lone snow goose swimming among a flock of Canadian Geese. It was my first sighting of one and he looked entirely out of place! He was a good project for a snowy day. Right click...
by Susan | Feb 4, 2016 | Felt Patterns
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by Susan | Jan 31, 2016 | On My Mind
In our house, it seems that it’s only a matter of time before our loved ones are labeled with nicknames. Hannah was just a wee one when she became Roo or Hannah-Roo (much to her dismay today). Purfessor Snape, our black kitty is most often called Boo. Yet,...
by Susan | Jan 24, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Shore, Water, and Wading Bird Patterns
What better way to spend a winter’s day than creating this Fanciful Flamingo and dreaming of warmer places? You won’t find this guy in Maine during the best of times. And while it was sunny today, it was a bitter, blustery walk through the snow to get to...
by Susan | Jan 23, 2016 | Critters, Odds and Ends
It’s safe to say, that dog will eat anything. And everything. This morning, as I was gearing up to clean, the roll of paper towels fell off the counter and off she went. She had a grand old time trying to keep away from me. Unfortunately, it’s not the...
by Susan | Jan 18, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
An eye-catching sunrise over my solitary tree this morning. Other solitary tree posts: 29 October 2015: Solitary Tree Through the Fog 13 May 2015: Blackened Barrens 24 February 2015: A Solitary Tree 7 February 2014: Winter Barrens
by Susan | Jan 17, 2016 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Meet the flammulated owl. A tiny little thing with dark eyes, unlike other owls. A good project for a winter day! Right click here and select “Save target as” to save this PDF owl pattern to your computer.
by Susan | Jan 13, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Did you know there’s such a thing as a Snow Day Calculator online that predicts the chance of school being cancelled? With snow in the forecast, the kids were checking this every hour yesterday hoping and praying for a snow day today. I admit that I was kind of...
by Susan | Jan 9, 2016 | Critters
It’s hard to believe that Gidget has been with us for four months now. This little ball of fluff with the perpetually bad hair day is closing in on seven pounds. Despite her mini size, the vet says she’s on the pudgy side, so we’ve had to scale back...
by Susan | Jan 3, 2016 | On My Mind
There’s something about this time of year that drives me into nesting mode. Maybe it’s the cold that has driven me indoors – or because it’s a season of new beginnings. Regardless the reason, I’ve spent the last few days cleaning,...
by Susan | Jan 1, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Dogs, Felt Patterns
Oji was a wonderful rescue Welsh Corgi my friends adopted three or four years ago. He was lively and playful and was a wonderful companion for them. When Oji died after being hit by a car last month, Chris said that all the joy seemed to leave their house. After...
by Susan | Dec 29, 2015 | On My Mind
I knew that winter weather would catch up with us sooner or later. Today we got our first measurable snowfall of the season here along the coast. No one in my household seems too excited about this change – it was 50 degrees out just two days ago. I’m just...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2015 | On My Mind
This day after Christmas, the temps soared close to 50 degrees outside – so beautiful that I felt guilty sitting inside reading. With the weather man predicting snow twice this coming week, it seemed imperative that I get outside and tackle some chores. While I...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2015 | Odds and Ends, Projects
I was feeling a little down when my Christmas gifts to my folks weren’t delivered in Pennsylvania when they were supposed to. And of course, I couldn’t find my receipt with the tracking number. Finally, on Christmas Eve, Mom called to report that my box...
by Susan | Dec 24, 2015 | Family, On My Mind
The wrapping is finished. I’ve got a good start on Christmas breakfast and dinner. The house looks somewhat presentable. I’m feeling conflicted – grateful Christmas is a once a year event – and sad that I’ve not had more time to enjoy the...
by Susan | Dec 22, 2015 | Critter Patterns, Dogs, Felt Patterns
My nephew and his fiance have their first apartment together – and their first Christmas tree. Their “baby” is Bruno the Mini Sheltie, so their tree now sports a Bruno ornament. This pattern was specifically designed to match Bruno’s markings....
by Susan | Dec 21, 2015 | On My Mind
Sunrise on the day of the winter’s solstice. This last day of autumn began with a frosty 21 degree F morning and ended with a balmy 45 degrees. Winter is entering like a warm breeze. The Christmas Eve forecast is calling for a high of 55 degrees and a low of 45....
