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 | Oct 6, 2023 | Out and About in Maine
A few pictures from a late afternoon October beach walk in Maine. The rhythm of the waves seems to slow down time.
by Susan | Oct 5, 2023 | Haiku, Writing
A little haiku… autumn leaves descend ripe apples on branches bend nature’s gifts transcend
by Susan | Sep 30, 2023 | Family, On My Mind
My mom often showed her love by sending surprises in the mail. Many times, the packages came from QVC. Leopard print slippers (I’m so not an animal print kind of girl), a pair of sandals, lavender plants, a Christmas centerpiece, garden lanterns, a kitchen tool,...
by Susan | Sep 25, 2023 | Out and About in Maine
Friday was my first visit to the Common Ground Fair in years. The experience is eye candy for the senses. These are some of the colors and textures that caught my eye at this harvest festival.
by Susan | Sep 22, 2023 | Haiku, Out and About in Maine, Writing
This pond early on this last morning of summer – geese swimming in the mist – was perfection.
by Susan | Sep 15, 2023 | Shop
My mom, who passed away in March, was an accomplished painter. She loved tole painting and created hundreds of wooden Santas, angels, nativities, and other Christmas-themed items. Her mantle stayed decorated for Christmas all year long. All of us kids have these...
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 | Sep 9, 2023 | Family, On My Mind
I spent the last two+ weeks in Pennsylvania with my dad. A long To-do list awaited me, with the biggest item on the list finishing the remediation of his study. In July, the dehumidifier in his study malfunctioned, leaving carpet, wallboard, and bookcases waterlogged...
by Susan | Aug 28, 2023 | Haiku, Writing
Golden faces reach Embracing the summer sun Sunflowers in bloom
by Susan | Aug 27, 2023 | On My Mind
Hannah joined me on this trip to Dad’s in Pennsylvania. She flies back to Maine on Wednesday while I stay another week. Today was predicted as the last sunny day before her departure, so we made a spur-of-the-moment morning visit to a sunflower farm to take...
by Susan | Aug 15, 2023 | Shop
If all goes as planned, I’ll be taking some time off, so the Shop must temporarily close. Orders placed through Sunday, August 20th, will ship out before I leave. I anticipate reopening the second week in September!
by Susan | Aug 13, 2023 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Shore, Water, and Wading Bird Patterns
I’ve had numerous requests for the Tufted Puffin from folks along the Pacific west coast and Alaska. He was on my to-do list, but so much in my life has gotten in the way of my to-do list in the last year. Recently, a friend who runs a boat charter business...
by Susan | Aug 7, 2023 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
I first saw a Gray Catbird when visiting with my parents in Pennsylvania this past spring – it was nesting in mom’s rose bushes. This summer, I recorded it on the Merlin app at home. We’ve got them in our woods, too – but I thought it was a fox...
by Susan | Aug 6, 2023 | Hannah, On My Mind
Yesterday we celebrated Hannah’s 24th birthday. She spent her summer primarily down in Brunswick, so we were prepared for the six-hour round trip to take her out to dinner and celebrate. Luckily, at the last minute, Hannah could head home for the weekend. Yay...
by Susan | Aug 2, 2023 | Odds and Ends, Projects
When I came home one day with a picture of a “mud kitchen” and asked Paul if he would make me, he agreed – as he almost always does when I volunteer him for a project. He’s been busy working on my Women for Healthy Rural Living “honey...
by Susan | Jul 26, 2023 | On the Farm
Typically, when Doodle spies me at the French door to let Gidget out in the mornings, she’s honking with displeasure that she’s locked up and there’s a pond but feet away. But lately, Doodle has been broody. And as a lonely duck, I know her mission...
by Susan | Jul 26, 2023 | Family, On My Mind
Twenty-six years ago today, I married Paul. He didn’t need glasses back then. He couldn’t hold back the laughter and tears this morning as he gave me an anniversary. I have to post it here to hang onto this memory. Happy Anniversary, Paul!
by Susan | Jul 23, 2023 | Out and About in Maine
With Hannah working in Brunswick most of the summer, finding time for outings is hard. So I bought an air mattress, drove down Friday evening, and camped out in her temporary studio – essentially a dorm room. On Saturday, we made the 30-minute drive down to...
by Susan | Jul 14, 2023 | On the Farm
A Friday morning spent with Hannah on the porch was the first of today’s simple pleasures. She blew through town for work and stayed the night before taking off again. Then there’s the rabbit (or hare) who visits every morning. The milkweed is patiently...
