Little ladybird beauts! I adore their roundness, their ‘fire engine red’ coat, theirwhimsical black spots, and especially the way they amble happily over my hand – they certainly put a smile on my face. Ladybirdz can be made in four sizes; 4”, 6”, 8” and 10”. Then there are two ways to situate them in their block – ‘straight’ or ‘on point’. In my sample I’ve set mine in a medallion style using all sizes and both versions. They would also work well in a simple block grid to look like a specimen box or combined with Daisiez, Butterfliez and Beez out in the garden. Don’t get stuck on just red ladybirdz either – beetlez and bugz come with all sorts of coatz - a jewel-blue coat could turn ladybirdz into the Christmas beetle of my childhood. In Stargazey Style they couldn’t be easier to construct. Choose a body colour, add a touch of black for the head and backbone then a zappy background fabric. Simple cutting and stitching will get them quickly on the move. Fly home and get stitching! FABRIC REQUIREMENTS This PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size. Sample size - 63 1⁄2 ” x 63 1⁄2” (161cm x 161cm)Block backgrounds -7 yds (6.5m) of assorted blue prints (e.g 12 x 1/2yd cuts)Coatz - 2 yds (1.8m) of assorted red prints (e.g 8 x 1/4yd cuts)Headz and Backbonez - 1 yd (1m) of a black solidBorder - 2/3 yd (60cm) of a blue printBinding - 1/2 yd (50cm) of a blue printalso needed; batting, backing and thread With freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing.
