PATTERN SHOWCASE: LADYBUG, LADYBUG II

My latest fabric collection, MAGPIE, was just announced at the H+H Americas Trade Show in Houston at the beginning of this month (shipping June 2027). If you’d like a closer look at some of the fabrics from my MAGPIE collection, be sure to visit the FIG TREE & CO. YOUTUBE CHANNEL and watch our latest VIDEO SHORT.

And with new fabric comes new patterns! Throughout the next week, we will be showcasing the remainder of the MAGPIE coordinating patterns right here on the blog and over on my INSTAGRAM PAGE, as well.

The best part? They are available NOW!

To view the HYACINTH Pattern Showcase, CLICK HERE.
To view the NINE PATCH ROSE Pattern Showcase, CLICK HERE.

Next up: LADYBUG, LADYBUG II!

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LADYBUG, LADYBUG II

Since our original LADYBUG, LADYBUG pattern has been out of print on paper for quite some time, I decided a reenvisioned color palette and a new size option was just the ticket to reintroduce it!

Whether you choose the classic red version or fall in love with the new MULTI LADYBIRD options, I think a LADYBUG quilt should be in everyone’s future.

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QUILT SPECIFICS

We chose either (4) of our favorite red prints or a rainbow of color pairs for a newly interpreted LADYBIRD version. For the classic, be sure to choose red prints with a bit of a different feel or amount of white in the print so that the two sides of your ladybugs stands out from one another. We did switch the position of each fabric around so that all of the fabrics were both on the left and on the right side of the ladybug wings.  

This new updated version of our classic pattern has 3 versions to choose from. The CLASSIC LADYBUG in the regular size. The new MULTI LADYBIRD version in the same size as the original. And finally, the LARGE MULTI LADYBIRD for a larger lap throw perfect for a family day at the park!

Quilt Sizes:

• Ladybug, Ladybug: 51″ x 59″
  • (16) 7″ x 9″ Blocks
• Multi Ladybird: 61″ x 71″
  • (25) 7″ x 9″ Blocks
  • Sample pieced by Cynthia Bird and quilted by Susan Vaughan

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Pattern available in both PAPER and DOWNLOADABLE PDF now!

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FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

Ladybug, Ladybug: (16) 7″ x 9″ Blocks

• Ladybug Blocks: (4) ¼ yd. red prints -or- (1) Layer Cake
• Ladybug Blocks: ⅜ yd. black dot/solid
• Nine Patch Posts: (2) ¼ yd. black & red prints -or- (1) ⅜ yd. black print
• Background: ¾ yd. ivory EYELET print/ivory solid
• Sashing/Inner Border: 1 ½ yd. small ivory print
• Outer Border: ¾ yd. small red print
• Backing: 3 ⅜ yds.
• Binding: ½ yd. small black print

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Multi Ladybird: (25) 7″ x 9″ Blocks

• Ladybug Blocks: (1) Layer Cake
• Ladybug Blocks: ½ yd. black dot/solid
• Nine Patch Posts: ½ yd. black print
• Background: 1 yd. ivory EYELET print/ivory solid
• Sashing/Inner Border: 2 ¼ yd. small ivory print
• Outer Border: ⅞ yd. small red print
• Backing: 3 ⅞ yds.
• Binding: ⅝ yd. small black print

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Stay tuned to the BLOG and my social media feed for the final MAGPIE PATTERN SHOWCASE – DAISY PATCH!

Happy Sewing,

Joanna