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Our Little Patch of Woods in Downeast Maine
Arrival of the Bluebird – Felt Ornament

Arrival of the Bluebird – Felt Ornament

by Susan | Mar 17, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns

This little Bluebird seems quite content perched on the feeder. Tucked in the woods like we are, it’s a rare treat for us to have a Bluebird visit! You can download the pattern here. If you make this little Bluebird, comment to share a link to a picture of...
A Rooster In My Garden Felt Ornament

A Rooster In My Garden Felt Ornament

by Susan | Mar 9, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Domestic Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns

I don’t make a very good patient. I’ve been stuck home with bronchitis. In between naps, whining about being sick, and nagged about keeping my behind in bed, I worked on this little rooster. Inspired by our Bantam roosters, Pepper and Clover, you can play...
Feathery Felt Barn Owl Ornament

Feathery Felt Barn Owl Ornament

by Susan | Mar 4, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

This little barn owl is my favorite felt ornament yet. With individual feathers and buttons for eyes, I can imaging her perching on the barn rafters. If we had a barn. Click here to download the pattern. If you make this little owl, please comment with a link to a...
Bold Blue Jay Felt Ornament

Bold Blue Jay Felt Ornament

by Susan | Feb 25, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns

A Blue Jay that won’t raid my bird feeder and scare the dinky birds away. You can download this Blue Jay pattern here. If you make this little guy, comment herewith a link to a picture of yours!
Downy Woodpecker Felt Ornament

Downy Woodpecker Felt Ornament

by Susan | Feb 19, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns

On our walk through the woods yesterday the only bird we came across was our resident woodpecker. He gets the honor of being featured in my felt ornament collection. You can download the pattern here. I’d love to see your ornament. If you make him, post a...
Longing for Spring Felt Robin Ornament

Longing for Spring Felt Robin Ornament

by Susan | Feb 11, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns

It’s going to be some time before Robins make an appearance here. Spring is a ways off – according to the calendar and to Mother Nature. A snowstorm has everything cancelled in our little corner of Maine today, so I whiled away the afternoon making this...
Great Horned Owl Felt Ornament

Great Horned Owl Felt Ornament

by Susan | Feb 5, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

We share our property with a great horned owl. On nights when the window is open and I’m doing my 2:30 a.m. night owl routine, I can often hear her “who-who-who.” Despite my searching, I’ve yet to spy this elusive critter. This little felt owl...
A Buff in the Box – Felt Chicken Ornament Pattern

A Buff in the Box – Felt Chicken Ornament Pattern

by Susan | Jan 29, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Domestic Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns

This little felt chicken ornament was inspired by our own Buff Orpington chickens. Often when we check for eggs, there’s a Buff in the Box – that is a Buff in the nesting box getting settling to lay an egg. We have 12 chickens, six nesting boxes, and they...
Dilly the Duck Felt Pattern

Dilly the Duck Felt Pattern

by Susan | Jan 21, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Domestic Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns

Dilly is a special duck at Downeast Thunder Farm. She inspired this little felt duck ornament. You can read more about Dilly here. Click here to download this free duck felt ornament pattern.
Felt Cardinal on a Snowy Afternoon

Felt Cardinal on a Snowy Afternoon

by Susan | Jan 12, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns

School was called off early and the snow is coming down. It’s a good afternoon to hunker down with a movie and a project. Today I finished a felt cardinal ornament that I’ve been puttering with. She joins the collection with my chickadee and owl family....
Felt Chickadee Ornament

Felt Chickadee Ornament

by Susan | Jan 8, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns

Now that the holidays are over I find myself at loose ends. Feeling the need for a project I drew this pattern for a felt chickadee ornament using a photograph for inspiration. I think she turned out pretty cute. Click here to download the chickadee pattern and...
Owl Family Felt Ornament Patterns

Owl Family Felt Ornament Patterns

by Susan | Dec 20, 2011 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

Hannah and I have had great fun making these little owl ornaments to decorate our Christmas gift bags this year. For those of you looking for a fun felt project, I’ve put these in a pattern for you to download. Happy sewing! Click here to Download the Downeast...
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On the road at 5:30 AM, heading to Pennsylvania to On the road at 5:30 AM, heading to Pennsylvania to spend a week with my dad. I’ll be picking up Hannah along the way for this road trip! The shop will be closed while I’m gone. I didn’t get advanced notice up, but I should be back in a week from Thursday.
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I have a little chickadee, making a home in the bi I have a little chickadee, making a home in the birdhouse hanging in my oak tree (far left in pic). I hung this solar lantern that no longer works (it used to be Mom’s) filled with scraps of wool from a rug hooking class. I’m hoping the birds will take bits and pieces to line their nests. It feels so hopeful. 😊
I couldn’t be more excited about this visitor! I s I couldn’t be more excited about this visitor! I spot cardinals in our yard every couple of years. They make me think of my Mom, who gravitated to the flashy. ❤️
The female hummers have arrived a week after the b The female hummers have arrived a week after the boys. One of the best signs of spring.
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In the yard this morning. ❤️☀️ In the yard this morning. ❤️☀️
Hope on a dreary, rainy day. Cosmos, zinnia, Afric Hope on a dreary, rainy day. Cosmos, zinnia, African daisy, blood flower, verbena, calendula, basil, lavender, parsley, mouse melon, and jalapeño!
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