by Susan | Nov 5, 2012 | Chickens, On the Farm
We tossed the two Jack-o’-lanterns from Halloween out into the yard and let the chickens and ducks nibble away at them. Here are Miri and Gilfy taking a turn. Aren’t they pretty chickens? The next moment, Willow (a Plymouth Barred-Rock hen) walked up and...
by Susan | Nov 4, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Magpies are not a breed we see here in Maine. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a real Magpie. However, this bird is the most requested bird ornament from readers, and a pretty bird he is. Click here to download the pattern. Please share your Magpie...
by Susan | Nov 3, 2012 | Chickens, On My Mind, On the Farm
The Girls are looking a little rough around the edges lately. At 17 months old, they are going through their first molt. I had no idea they’d look so ragged. We have some bad feather days ahead! Miri and Gilfy, on the other hand, at six months old, are quite...
by Susan | Nov 2, 2012 | Felt Patterns
With the Holiday Season quickly approaching I thought it time for a Christmas Dove. This particular felt ornament is very easy and embellished with gold thread and amber glass seed beads for a bit of added sparkle. She’ll make a lovely gift or a pretty addition...
by Susan | Nov 1, 2012 | On My Mind
The sun is finally making an appearance after five days of doom and gloom associated with Hurricane Sandy. Yippee! I am ever so grateful that Maine was only touched lightly by this disaster.
by Susan | Oct 31, 2012 | On My Mind
by Susan | Oct 29, 2012 | On the Farm
This morning, I stood looking out the front window watching the trees sway with the coming of Hurricane Sandy. The activity at the bird feeder is frenetic – as if even the birds are preparing for the big wind to come. Suddenly, a massive object glided down from...
by Susan | Oct 28, 2012 | On the Farm
A little Chickadee was the bird feeder visitor caught on camera today.
by Susan | Oct 27, 2012 | On the Farm
Today felt like a gift. The last week of October and the temps on this sunny day hit 65 degrees. We took advantage of the glorious day and spent it outdoors doing “get ready for winter” chores and just enjoying what may be the last summer-like day of the...
by Susan | Oct 26, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
The marsh grasses turning color with the Autumn season have a beauty all their own.
by Susan | Oct 25, 2012 | On My Mind, Out and About in Maine
One of the most beautiful sights you will find Downeast are the blueberry barrens in October. Lush, vibrant carpets of red fill the countryside like patchwork quilts. This picture is straight out of the camera with no color enhancement. Click on the image for a larger...
by Susan | Oct 24, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
The Northern Saw-whet owl is one of the most common owls found in Maine. It was only after a blog visitor suggested I make a pattern for this owl that I read more about them. After listening to the call sounds on AllAboutBirds.org, I’m certain that we have a...
by Susan | Oct 23, 2012 | Chickens, On My Mind
Miri and Gilfy are the Barred Rock/Buff Orpington chickens we hatched in the incubator earlier this year. Since leaving the brooder, they’ve been sleeping in a little dog kennel set up next to the chicken coop at night and free ranging with the big Girls by...
by Susan | Oct 22, 2012 | On the Farm
A few pictures from the weekend. A Dark-eyed Junco. These little birds have been flitting about lately taking refuge in the shadows along the edge of the woods. I captured this little squirrel perched on a branch of a dead tree. They’re so cute that sometimes...
by Susan | Oct 20, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Red-tailed Hawks are really very beautiful. Unless you have nineteen chickens and six ducks. Then they become quite ominous. In honor of the hawks circling over head this past week, and the readers who requested it, here’s a Red-Tailed hawk ornament. Click here...
by Susan | Oct 18, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Autumn view of Pleasant River in Addison, Maine.
by Susan | Oct 17, 2012 | On the Farm, Turkeys
Freezer camp has commenced. The turkeys have been with us almost 17 weeks. Three of the six chicks purchased in June departed for freezer camp – an average of 15+ pounds each. There’s something endearing about the turkeys that makes dispatching them harder...
by Susan | Oct 15, 2012 | On My Mind
This mother/daughter picture taken on Pigeon Hill over the weekend has captured my attention. I keep going back to it because I’m stunned by the differences I see in Hannah over the past year. It seems like overnight she’s changed from an awkward child to...
by Susan | Oct 13, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Last night’s hard frost gave way to a beautiful, crisp autumn day. Hannah and I enjoyed the day with our annual hike up Pigeon Hill. This is Petit Manan Light from half-way up Pigeon Hill. We took a boat cruise out to Petit Manan in August. The views from the...
by Susan | Oct 13, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
At my house, these colorful House Finches flutter around the edge of the woods, dodging in and out of the debris of downed trees. This felt ornament is a good project for an autumn afternoon – click here to download the Friendly House Finch Felt Pattern. Visit...
