Blogger's Quilt Festival 2015

Amy's Creative Side blog

There's an  Online Quilt Show!!

 I am submitting a favorite  mini wallhanging  of mine, in  the Spring 2015 Blogger's Quilt Festival    at Amy's Creative Side blog.  Amy has link ups for quilters to share a project, in lots of different categories. 

I love seeing all of the gorgeous quilts that so many talented people have created. 

You'll want to hop on over to Amy's Creative Side now , and see all of the entries!!

And, if you like my Ladybugs mini quilt,  cast a vote in the Mini quilt category , starting May 22.



Here's my entry-                         Lady Bugs Mini Quilt/Wallhanging

Pattern -  from Paper Piecing 1/4"  issue 5  April - June 2015   QAD Publishing  {here}

Ladybugs                by Susie's Sunroom

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

          

{Previously posted on April 1 , 2015 }

If this is the first time you have visited Susie's Sunroom.... welcome!  

I'm off to my sewing room!

Pattern provided by QAD Publishing

Linking up at:  Blogger's Quilt Festival 2015   mini quilts @ Amy's Creative Side

Lucky Ladybugs

April's Across The Pond Sew Along Project

See our past projects  here

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.   

Amanda's  Ladybug Purse   

 It is so sweet, it doesn't even need that chocolate candy!!  
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 :     

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}

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.

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!

I already have planned  my next ladybug project to make...

This    Ladybug/Ladybird Mug Rug pattern   by  The Patchsmith :

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 !   

I'm off to my sewing room!

Linking up at:   Paper Piecing Party @  Quilt Art Designs       and
                         Sew Cute Tuesday @ Blossom Heart Quilts

"Fly away" little lady bugs....

Pattern provided by QAD Publishing