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Saturday, 25 April 2015

Patchsmith's Ladybug Pincushion

Patchsmith Ladybug Pincushions
I’ve been playing again – having fun with the Across-the-Pond ‘ladybug’ theme and look what I’ve come up with – the Patchsmith’s Ladybug Pincushion.
Ladybug Pincushion in Patchsmith gingham.

 From its ribbon antennae .....
Traditional red and black
.... all the way down to its quilted tummy ......
Full up of batting off-cuts - this ladybird has toppled over!
..... this fun project is not only quick and easy to make, it is so darn cute.  

I have made three and the gingham one is my favourite (of course!).  
Lucky for me this ladybird landed on my sewing table.
But the best bit about this pattern - it is FREE.  Click on the Patchsmith’s Ladybug Pincushion pattern (or any of the photos above) and away you go.  

Feel free to post a photo of your finished Patchsmith Ladybug Pinnies on my Flickr group  or on Pinterest or Instagram and tag #thepatchsmith. 

Enjoy ......
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11 comments:

  1. Christine B25 April 2015 at 22:36

    Hello Amanda! What a great little project! Such cute ladybirds! :) x

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    1. The Patchsmith26 April 2015 at 17:06

      Thank you - it is an easy make and very, very useful.

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  2. ferne26 April 2015 at 16:46

    Just thinking that this would make a great baby toy with something squeaky inside or a rattle.

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    1. The Patchsmith26 April 2015 at 17:12

      My daughter liked labels as a youngster and would've liked the ribbon legs. However, you would need to make sure the ribbon was attached securely and also use child-friendly stuffing and organic cotton. But as a pincushion there is no need for such things - scraps will work just fine.

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  3. legato195826 April 2015 at 17:48

    Your little ladybugs are beyond cute!!
    Simply clever and adorable! I love their gingham ribbon legs and antennae! Thanks so much for sharing the free pattern!
    Susie

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    1. The Patchsmith6 May 2015 at 08:56

      You're welcome Susie. It is a little bit of fun for the sewing room.

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  4. Vera2 May 2015 at 16:16

    Amanda these are all so cute!

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    1. The Patchsmith6 May 2015 at 08:57

      Thank you Vera. It is also a great pincushion for the sewing table as it lies relatively flat on its quilted tummy.

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  5. Josie6 May 2015 at 18:00

    These are sew super cute!

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  6. The Patchsmith6 May 2015 at 18:25

    Thank you Josie.

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  7. The Patchsmith26 May 2015 at 08:13

    Linking up with Quiltshop Girl's Creative Goodness Linky party. ( http://quiltshopgal.com/)

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