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Our Little Patch of Woods in Downeast Maine
The Tiny Elf Owl

The Tiny Elf Owl

by Susan | Nov 3, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

This little elf owl is among the tiniest of owls. You’re not likely to see one in Maine, but Hannah and I fell in love with the sweet Gylfie elf owl from the Guardians of Ga’Hoole movie. Right click on this link and select “Save target as” (on...
The Grand Great Gray Owl

The Grand Great Gray Owl

by Susan | Jul 1, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

Recently, Sheena wrote: I would love you to produce a great grey owl pattern. My daughter had a great grey owl fly up the isle at her wedding land on her husband’s arm and deliver their rings. It was stunning, I’d love to make her one for her first wedding...
America’s Majestic Bald Eagle

America’s Majestic Bald Eagle

by Susan | Mar 17, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

It never fails to thrill me when I see a Bald Eagle. Living along the coast it’s not uncommon to sight one of these majestic birds, but it’s always a treat! To download the free pattern to your computer, right click here and select “Save target...
Elusive Long Eared Owl

Elusive Long Eared Owl

by Susan | Feb 9, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

Long-eared Owls are fairly common, but not often seen. He’s a good project for a snowy winter’s day. Right click here and select “Save target as” to save this PDF pattern to your desktop. Comment with a link to a picture of your owl or share...
The American Kestrel

The American Kestrel

by Susan | Jan 27, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

This female American Kestrel, is America’s tiniest falcon. Although they’re hunters, she’s got such a pretty profile, I couldn’t resist making her. To download the American Kestral pattern, right click here and select “Save target...
“Hoot” the Barred Owl at Downeast Thunder Farm

“Hoot” the Barred Owl at Downeast Thunder Farm

by Susan | Jan 20, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

After the excitement of my first owl sighting earlier in the week, it was only natural that my next bird pattern would be a Barred Owl, also affectionately known as the Hoot Owl. Right click here and select “Save target as” to download this Barred Owl...
The Fearless Eastern Screech Owl

The Fearless Eastern Screech Owl

by Susan | Dec 30, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

I started my collection of bird ornaments with an owl last December, so it only seems fitting that I finish out the year with an owl. This diminutive Screech Owl is my new favorite felt ornament so far! Right click to here and select “Save target as” to...
Meet the Tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl

Meet the Tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl

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...
The Ominous Red-tailed Hawk

The Ominous Red-tailed Hawk

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...
A Downeast Thunder Farm Snowy Owl

A Downeast Thunder Farm Snowy Owl

by Susan | Apr 22, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

This little owl is reminiscent of Hedwig of the Harry Potter fame. While we don’t see Snowy Owls in our neck of the woods, there is a stuffed Hedwig living in Hannah’s room. Click here to download this free Snowy Owl felt pattern. Purchase a complete kit...
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...
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...
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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We woke up to this beautiful scene. It was the hea We woke up to this beautiful scene. It was the heaviest snow to shovel that we’ve had all winter. But you know spring IS coming when the afternoon temp hits 48F!
Work from home Wednesday trying to get work done! Work from home Wednesday trying to get work done!
Snuggle bugs. Snuggle bugs.
It’s getting a bit deep out there. It seemed like It’s getting a bit deep out there. It seemed like the easiest thing to do this morning to fill the bird feeders was to take the direct route through the living room window rather than wading through the snow around the house. The pups didn’t know what to think. 😂
Out by 5:50 AM to shovel out. I’m guessing we had Out by 5:50 AM to shovel out. I’m guessing we had about a foot of snow but with the wind it’s all over the place it’s hard to tell. Feeling very happy that my plow guy has already showed up! 24 days until Spring!
How’s your weather? How’s your weather?
The calm before the blizzard. A good day to stay h The calm before the blizzard. A good day to stay home. ❄️
I need a bigger piece of cardboard to turn off pup I need a bigger piece of cardboard to turn off puppy TV. Murphee cannot abide the squirrels.
A few inches of new powdery snow (just right to hi A few inches of new powdery snow (just right to hide the slippery ice beneath) and a visit from evening grosbeaks this morning.
Today’s impromptu picnic spot with Hannah.❤️ Today’s impromptu picnic spot with Hannah.❤️
I had to put a stop to puppy TV with a piece of ca I had to put a stop to puppy TV with a piece of cardboard. Murphee was relentlessly barking at a squirrel (and driving me around the bend). Now she’s quietly bird watching. 😂
The joys of a steel roof in snow season. Happy wee The joys of a steel roof in snow season. Happy weekend!
I took an impromptu week off from work. Needing to I took an impromptu week off from work. Needing to get outdoors, and enjoy yesterday’s fresh snow, I dug out my snowshoes and went for a wander in our woods—the first time this year. And then promptly fell asleep on the couch with the pups. #mainesnowshoe
We have been in an wicked deep freeze since the la We have been in an wicked deep freeze since the last week in November. I don’t ever recall a winter in this cold here along the Maine coast. The temperature had moderated and we are in the low 30s. The trade off?  Wet and heavy snow rather than light and fluffy. Happy snow day.
Our morning deer friends by the pond took Murphee Our morning deer friends by the pond took Murphee to a whole new level of angry after her squirrel interactions.
Day 2. Now I think the squirrel is just taunting M Day 2. Now I think the squirrel is just taunting Murphee.
We’re having a bit of a standoff this morning. Mur We’re having a bit of a standoff this morning. Murphee is NOT having it.
The pups are all decked out to watch the New Engla The pups are all decked out to watch the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl this evening. 🙂 #newenglandpatriots
A snowy Saturday morning. A snowy Saturday morning.
More living room photography—some pretty purple fi More living room photography—some pretty purple finches on a Friday morning.
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