by Susan | Jan 16, 2024 | Shop
It’s been a hot minute since I added any new felt kits to the Shop. This weekend, I added four – the Black-billed Magpie, Red-headed Woodpecker, and Belted Kingfisher- older designs I’ve reworked and improved for these new kits. The Gray Fox first...
by Susan | Jan 12, 2024 | Shop
I’m taking some time away, so I’ll be closing the shop for a few weeks. Orders placed by Thursday, January 18th, will ship before I leave! https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/shop/
by Susan | Sep 15, 2023 | Shop
My mom, who passed away in March, was an accomplished painter. She loved tole painting and created hundreds of wooden Santas, angels, nativities, and other Christmas-themed items. Her mantle stayed decorated for Christmas all year long. All of us kids have these...
by Susan | Aug 15, 2023 | Shop
If all goes as planned, I’ll be taking some time off, so the Shop must temporarily close. Orders placed through Sunday, August 20th, will ship out before I leave. I anticipate reopening the second week in September!
by Susan | Jun 19, 2023 | Shop
It’s always like Christmas morning when a felt shipment arrives. I’ve managed to order only one new color to test this time. The happy news is that all felt colors and companion packs are in stock. I have also turned three free bird patterns into felt...
by Susan | Nov 27, 2022 | Shop
A couple of times a year, I create wreaths with my owls. I’ve added seven wreaths – many in this round have a minimalist, natural look without bows. Paul crafted the square frame wreath for me from reclaimed wood. Another square frame is crafted from...
by Susan | Nov 5, 2022 | Shop
My fourth pattern book – Animals of the Northeast is off to the printer! I am now accepting pre-orders for the Animals of the Northeast book and the companion felt pack. Items should ship out by the end of November. Here’s the cast of characters in this...
by Susan | Oct 1, 2022 | Shop
. , So many people have asked about kits for my shabby chic owls. I’ve put together a limited run of kits based on my favorite shabby chic owl design using the brown/gold daisy fabric on the wing. Available while supplies last! One option in the shop uses these...
by Susan | Oct 15, 2021 | Shop
I have added ten felt pattern kits to the SHOP! They’ve been a long time coming. You’ll find four recent bird designs, including the: American Redstart, Black-throated Green Warbler, Ovenbird, and Common Yellowthroat Warbler. And felt kits for six of my...
by Susan | Sep 26, 2021 | Shop
I’ve added two new products to the SHOP this week! Update: November 6 Backyard Books 2: Felt Ornament Designs is available for ordering! There is also an accompanying felt pack. View the Book Details View the Companion Felt Pack In stock now, this new six-pack...
by Susan | Mar 20, 2021 | Give-a-ways, Shop
It’s time to celebrate! Yes, it’s the first day of Spring, but I have another reason for celebrating. I’ve made my last college tuition payment to Denison University. Yippee! I started selling my kits, then felt, and then books back in 2018 after...
by Susan | Jan 25, 2021 | Shop
Hannah’s been home for two and a half months. The holidays absorbed some of the time. Working on a marketing and social media advertising certification has kept her busy as well. Yet, it’s Whales in Sweaters that have truly shaped this college break. What...
by Susan | Mar 7, 2020 | Shop
A spare moment between other work has given me a chance to be creative again. My new Song Sparrow pattern and a redesigned Tufted Titmouse have been added to the SHOP. These two make 60 patterns in the Downeast Thunder Farm Shop!
by Susan | Nov 16, 2019 | Shop
I’ve been working on this year’s submissions for the WHRL’s annual Christmas Tree Festival fundraiser. So far I’m in for three wreaths and two Christmas trees. During my crafting marathon, I created two Christmas Joyful Owl Wreaths that...
by Susan | Nov 9, 2019 | Shop
Now that the Owl Book is behind me, I’ve created two new birds felt pattern kits. The re-imagined Long-eared Owl (possibly my favorite pattern yet!) and the Purple Finch have joined my other felt creations in the Shop.
by Susan | Oct 6, 2019 | Shop
It’s been a long time coming, but my first pattern book, Downeast Thunder Farm Owls: Felt Ornament Designs is in its final proof and I’m taking pre-orders. I anticipate having the books in hand for shipping on or before November 15, 2019. Click here to...
by Susan | Feb 24, 2019 | Shop
The middle of February in Maine is a good time to dream of warmer places. On the heels of a frozen septic leach field (spring cannot arrive soon enough!) and the second snow storm of the week raging outside, it seems like a good time to introduce the re-imagined...
by Susan | Jan 18, 2019 | Shop
It’s only been this last year that I’ve tracked the number of downloads for my free plans. Every time I take a peek at the numbers, I’m astounded. Happy the Hedgehog was such a popular pattern that I’ve added him to the SHOP. Also new to the...
by Susan | Nov 11, 2018 | Shop
First designed in 2017, I’ve never been happy with the Bold Blue Jay. He was one of my earlier patterns and quite elementary. I’ve started and stopped a new design more times than I can count, trying to figure out how to do him justice. This time, I think...
by Susan | Oct 21, 2018 | Shop
This week two kits join the other birds and critters in the SHOP. The Fawn is one of my personal favorites. And the Spotted Owl helps to round out my North American owl series. I’ve also added a Needle Threader to the SHOP that you can add to your order for 99...
