by Susan | Feb 25, 2023 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
The White-tailed deer first appeared in my latest pattern book, Animals of the Northeast. Leave the antlers off, and it’s a doe to go along with my White-tailed Fawn. Enjoy! Enjoy the free download below – or purchase the White-tailed Deer felt kit here....
by Susan | Apr 30, 2022 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
The Prickly Porcupine represents the many porcupines that live in the Maine woods. I opted to use washed wool-poly blend felt for this guy to give him more texture. He’s a simple pattern from my punch list of critters for the critter pattern book that I hope to...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2021 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Here’s a new project for your post-holiday crafting. I’ve never spotted an opossum, but it has been one of the most requested critters over the years. I’ve dabbled with a design on and off for years, never quite happy with the result. I like the...
by Susan | Mar 11, 2018 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Happy the Hedgehog has been a long time coming. She has been a most popular request since I started sharing my felt ornament designs. We don’t have hedgehogs in the wild in the USA so she wasn’t at the top of my to do list, but she was fun to make. Enjoy!...
by Susan | Mar 19, 2017 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
During my travels Downeast I’ve seen many beaver lodges – the pile of sticks peeking out of an estuary, pond or marsh. On occasion, I watched a beaver swim along, but I’ve never seen one actively working on their home. Yet it’s clear that...
by Susan | Dec 31, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Occasionally I see a river otter frolicking around the river bank. Their tracks in the snow are very curious because of the long, thick tail they drag behind them. It almost looks as if they like to slide along the snow rather than walk – although there’s...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Who doesn’t find a chipmunk charming? There’s been one squatting under the little crate on my stoop. When I open the door, he scurries by, startling me every time. With this cold weather coming, he’s seemingly got this sights set on moving in! enjoy....
by Susan | Mar 20, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
No woodland creature collection would be complete without a skunk. I was always a bit amused by skunks, if not their smell. Early on, Paul taught Hannah and me Arlo Guthrie’s song “There’s a Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road” which we sing...
by Susan | Feb 14, 2016 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
This Great Grizzly, along with the Bashful Black Bear and the Fearless Polar Bear, rounds out my collection of North American bears. You won’t find him in Maine, but he’ll make a good addition to your critter collection. To download this printable Grizzly...
by Susan | Dec 13, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
The sound of the yip-yip-yipping of the coyotes in the distance at night never fails to give me the shivers. This coyote was on the drawing board for my Maine Woods Christmas tree, but I ran out of time, so he stands alone. Right-click here and select “save link...
by Susan | Dec 5, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
This little white-tail deer fawn made her first appearance on my Maine Woods Christmas Tree. I do believe she is my favorite ornament to date. Do I say that about them all? I hope you have as much fun with her as I have! Here’s how I handled the flip side of the...
by Susan | Nov 28, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
One of the things I enjoy most about winter is being able to easily follow and identify the tracks of the critters who live in our woods. The snowshoe hare has already made an appearance in the dark of night. Here’s hoping he doesn’t find my lilac bushes a...
by Susan | Nov 21, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Bashful you ask? That’s what our neighborhood bear seems to be, spotted only on wildlife camera. Now, this is a good thing. You’ll find this bear much more fun to have around! Right click here and select “save target as” (on a PC) to save this...
by Susan | Nov 8, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
We enjoy the little red squirrels that live in our woods. Their antics as they try to raid the bird feeders are so very entertaining and provide lots of great photo ops. Your bird feeders are safe from this squirrel who comes with his own acorn. To save this squirrel...
by Susan | Nov 2, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
Raccoons, as cute as they are, are not welcome visitors at Downeast Thunder Farm. They long to eat my chickens and steal my suet feeders. A few years ago I found the suet feeder hanging from my my porch post open, the suet cake missing. I replaced the suet cake and...
by Susan | Oct 24, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
The moose is loose on Downeast Thunder Farm. At least the felt version. It’s been years since I saw a moose standing outside my window late one summer night. The crunch of his hooves in the gravel woke me and I froze in fear at the noise. When I finally drummed...
by Susan | Oct 18, 2014 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns, Woodland Patterns
This red fox is my first attempt at a non-bird pattern. He’s inspired by the fox that visits Downeast Thunder Farm all too often. This guy is a friendly looking fox. However, my advice to you: never trust a smiling fox! Right click here and select “Save...
