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Downeast Thunder Farm

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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When life imitates art. Saturday morning on the po When life imitates art. Saturday morning on the porch with my coffee and a book. Heaven.
Early morning hummer girls. Early morning hummer girls.
Hannah and I had a great week with Dad in PA even Hannah and I had a great week with Dad in PA even though I was sick during much of it. ☹️ Oh, it’s happy to be home!
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.
Bug season in Maine. I put the porch screens up la Bug season in Maine. I put the porch screens up last weekend and it looks like the timing was spot on.
My Mother’s Day gift from Paul - two cattle panels My Mother’s Day gift from Paul - two cattle panels installed and ready for pumpkins and other climbers. 😊
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.
I’m so happy I planted these grape hyacinths last I’m so happy I planted these grape hyacinths last fall. The 🐝 love them! And the colors are stupendous.🪻
Gidget telling me that my tablet is in her lap spo Gidget telling me that my tablet is in her lap spot. There is space, but she doesn’t want to have to sit too close to Murphee. 😂
Wahoo! The boys are back! #mainehummingbirds Wahoo! The boys are back! #mainehummingbirds
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!
Work from home Wednesday. A good day to snuggle up Work from home Wednesday. A good day to snuggle up on the sofa with my computer. And the pups who are deer watching today.
This may be the last bit of sun we see until next This may be the last bit of sun we see until next week. It’s a chilly rainy forecast coming our way.
This afternoon I made some finials for my garden o This afternoon I made some finials for my garden obelisks. I’m lucky that Paul has all the tools. I had a stash of 2 x 2 wood lengths, the perfect size, left over from another project. I drew a very basic design and borrowed his bandsaw and belt sander for the project. They’re a little rough, but they make the obelisks look complete.
My project for the day was making these obelisks f My project for the day was making these obelisks for some climbers. Being somewhat geometrically challenged, I’m happy they’re  together and are standing. Finials for the type will finished them off.
I’ve come a long way in the few decent days we’ve I’ve come a long way in the few decent days we’ve had over the last two weeks. A fifth new raised bed installed and filled. The soil from last year’s pots emptied, sifted, enhanced with compost, and back into pots. More than a dozen bags of soil and compost moved around. A gutter fixed after the snow ripped it off this winter and the rain barrels full again. Grass seed planted in the rough spot of the yard. A sad looking wood obelisk created. The next two should be smoother now that I know what I’m doing. All in all, I’m feeling accomplished with a body that feels a little achy-breaky tonight.
What spectacular pups. ❤️ What spectacular pups. ❤️
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