by Susan | Apr 1, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The past couple of weeks, Canada Geese have been flying overhead returning north for the summer. I love to hear the honking sound as they fly by – there’s something nostalgic about the sound. This little goose is a quick and easy ornament to make. Click...
by Susan | Mar 25, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
It’s a little early for me to find a Goldfinch at the feeder, but I’m sure it won’t be long with the warm days we’ve had lately. In the meantime, this felt Goldfinch adds a little sunny cheer to the landscape. Click here to download this free...
by Susan | Mar 17, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
This little Bluebird seems quite content perched on the feeder. Tucked in the woods like we are, it’s a rare treat for us to have a Bluebird visit! You can download the pattern here. If you make this little Bluebird, comment to share a link to a picture of...
by Susan | Mar 9, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Domestic Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns
I don’t make a very good patient. I’ve been stuck home with bronchitis. In between naps, whining about being sick, and nagged about keeping my behind in bed, I worked on this little rooster. Inspired by our Bantam roosters, Pepper and Clover, you can play...
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...
by Susan | Feb 25, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
A Blue Jay that won’t raid my bird feeder and scare the dinky birds away. You can download this Blue Jay pattern here. If you make this little guy, comment herewith a link to a picture of yours!
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...
by Susan | Feb 11, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
It’s going to be some time before Robins make an appearance here. Spring is a ways off – according to the calendar and to Mother Nature. A snowstorm has everything cancelled in our little corner of Maine today, so I whiled away the afternoon making this...
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...
by Susan | Jan 29, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Domestic Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns
This little felt chicken ornament was inspired by our own Buff Orpington chickens. Often when we check for eggs, there’s a Buff in the Box – that is a Buff in the nesting box getting settling to lay an egg. We have 12 chickens, six nesting boxes, and they...
by Susan | Jan 26, 2012 | Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
In Maine, the Atlantic Puffin resides on a few islands off the coast. Almost gone from Maine in the early 20th century, their populations are now thriving or stable due to the help of Project Puffin. These cute little sea birds have a colorful, almost clown-like...
by Susan | Jan 21, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Domestic Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns
Dilly is a special duck at Downeast Thunder Farm. She inspired this little felt duck ornament. You can read more about Dilly here. Click here to download this free duck felt ornament pattern.
by Susan | Jan 12, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
School was called off early and the snow is coming down. It’s a good afternoon to hunker down with a movie and a project. Today I finished a felt cardinal ornament that I’ve been puttering with. She joins the collection with my chickadee and owl family....
by Susan | Jan 8, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Now that the holidays are over I find myself at loose ends. Feeling the need for a project I drew this pattern for a felt chickadee ornament using a photograph for inspiration. I think she turned out pretty cute. Click here to download the chickadee pattern and...
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...
