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It's April already...and a perfect time to make a fun sewing project along with the Across The Pond Sew Along girls!
| Ladybugs/Ladybirds photo by Wikipedia |
Let's make Ladybugs... or you may live where you call these lucky little bugs, ' Ladybirds.'
Here's a few project ideas to get you started...
***Disclaimer- The following Ladybug projects may become highly addictive... ***
Amanda, aka The Patchsmith, has "landed upon" such a sweet little ladybug pouch project.This little felt pouch is a free pattern by Red Brolly.
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| Amanda's Ladybug Purse |
You will find a BUNCH of Ladybug patterns link over on Amanda's blog... hop on over here!
Here is a free block that I found :
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| Ladybug on a tea leaf photo by Quilting Works.com |
I am drawn to the "tradional" style of this ladybug and leaf together!
{ Translation... you may see this again soon!}
And here is my finished Ladybug project:
Lady Bugs Mini Quilt/Wallhanging
Pattern - from Paper Piecing 1/4" issue 5 April - June 2015 QAD Publishing {here}
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| Lady Bugs Mini Quilt/ Wallhanging by Susie's Sunroom pattern {here} |
Mini Quilt size: 20 inches x 20 inches
Fabrics: Sugar Hill Tanya Whelan by Free Spirit
Black and white polka dot, tonal white, and blenders - from my stash
These little paper pieced bugs were so fun to make!! There are 4 different bug blocks, and a flower for the center! I really loved the fabric with the tiny roses !
I also love the pink tones against the black and white bug fabric.
The pale pink tonal fabric ( "underneath" wings ) remind me a a lady's petticoat!
I pieced scraps together (for a 5 inch square) for the corner pocket for hanging.
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| Folded squares in the corner tuck nicely into the binding... for easy hanging with a dowel rod |
Oh, and just remember... I gave fair warning that making ladybugs can be harmful to your "housekeeping and cooking" ??
You could make another Ladybugs mini quilt, using traditional red and black fabrics, and get another look from the same design!
You could make another Ladybugs mini quilt, using traditional red and black fabrics, and get another look from the same design!
I already have planned my next ladybug project to make...
This Ladybug/Ladybird Mug Rug pattern by The Patchsmith :
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| My next ladybug project!! { here } The Patchsmith |
We love to see and share when you make any Across The Pond Sew Along project....
here at our ATPSA Flickr Group !
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| I'm off to my sewing room! |
Sew Cute Tuesday @ Blossom Heart Quilts
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| "Fly away" little lady bugs.... |
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| Pattern provided by QAD Publishing |
I love your Ladybug wall quilt - the colours and style of the ladybugs is enchanting. And thank you for the link to the ladybug-on-a-leaf block. I will make this for my block-a-day project.
ReplyDeletevery cute projects. I like the idea of making pink lady bugs.
ReplyDeleteI always liked ladybugs and never knew how many ways they could be stitched! These are sll so cute!
ReplyDeleteOoooh! these are adorable!
ReplyDeleteMy little girl found out that ladybirds BITE last year. She was more heartbroken that such a cute little thing has pinchers rather than being hurt.
I still love them and all entomology :D
Adorable, Susie :)
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All these lady bug projects are so cute! Susie I love your ladybug wall quilt! You did a terrific job with all the paper piecing and the fabrics you picked out are wonderfully different than the usual red and so perfect!
ReplyDeletePS - your sunshine favicon is back again!
ReplyDeleteSo many bugs and projects and all so cute!!! I love this. Must try some my self.
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for ladybugs and enjoyed looking over all these projects. The paper-piecing you tackled is so sweet, and it came out really well. I hope it's a mini that you'll keep for yourself! ; )
ReplyDeleteThese ladybugs are adorable! I particularly love the pink and green mini quilt version- very Spring-like!
ReplyDeleteOh Susie that is SO cute! I love the green/pink combo and those dots!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Great little ladybug blocks!
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