by Susan | Feb 13, 2021 | Bird Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
The Hairy and Downy woodpeckers at my suet feeders bring such joy. I designed the Downy Woodpecker a few years ago. I’ve planned to create a Hairy Woodpecker for some time, but they are so similar to Downy Woodpeckers. How to make him different? In addition to...
by Susan | Nov 15, 2015 | Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
The tiny White Breasted Nuthatch is resident in the stand of maple woods here behind the house. I often see them hopping about as they scale the sides of trees – often upside down. Have fun creating this cute little bird. Right click here and select “Save...
by Susan | Oct 5, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
This yellow-bellied sapsucker first appeared on my drawing board this spring when he routinely performed a morning tattoo on an old television antennae. It took a rainy day for me to dust him off and finish him. Right click here and select “Save target as”...
by Susan | Jan 30, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
When readers suggested that I create a northern flicker, I didn’t know where to begin. Although they’re native to this neck of the woods, I’ve never seen one. With this pattern, you can make a yellow-shafted flicker, found in the east, or a...
by Susan | Feb 3, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
This Red Headed Woodpecker is so striking with its crimson head and checkerboard colors. Lately I’ve heard a number of Woodpeckers at work, but they’re unlikely to be this pretty little bird. Right click here and select “Save target as” to...
by Susan | Jan 6, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
The Pileated Woodpecker, distinctive for its wild bright red cap, is possibly one of the most iconic birds thanks to the Woody Woodpecker cartoons. This bird, with its bold markings, is a perfect project for a snowy day! Right click here and selected “Save...
by Susan | Sep 28, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
I spent the day outside working with Paul. Together we cut trees to thin out the area around the pond. While I worked, a tiny little nuthatch energetically flitted in an out of the trees. The wood has been cut and stacked for burning in the wood boiler, but I...
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...
