Three little ladybugs crawling along a curvy swirling path, and the path itself bends and loops into hearts between em. Its one of those designs where the connecting lines do most of the storytelling. The ladybugs sit at three points like they're on their way somewhere, and along the path there are tiny lil heart shapes, some solid and some just outlines. Really sweet composition, kinda like a valentine and a garden illustration had a kid together.
Colour count is just 3 colours. Cherry red for the domed bodies, black for the spots and antennae, and the same red used smaller for the trail hearts. Simple thread swap, no drama. The satin fill on the domed shells gives each ladybug a proper rounded look, not flat at all. At nine sizes well technically five sizes in this pack, ranging from 3.12 inches wide up to 6.7 inch wide, its flexible enough for small gifts up to a decent tote or cushion.
I've had this one go out in a big bunch to valentines day crafters, garden party planners and mums making personalised bags for their daughters. Last february a customer ordered it for a girls school bag project and said it stitched out perfectly on cream canvas, the delicate trail lines held up great on tightly woven fabric. Honestly that was suprised me a bit given how thin the swirl lines are.
Best on light fabric, white, cream or pale sage. The cherry red really pops when theres no competing tone underneath. Use a light cutaway stabiliser or firm tearaway on woven cotton, dont need anything heavy here, the stitch count is low at under 10k even on the biggest size. Skip stretchy jersey entirely, the thin satin swirl lines can distort on fabric that moves around.
Drop me a message if the file comes out wrong size on your machine and ill check the format for ya.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Valentines Day tote bags and pouchesStitch on a cream canvas tote for a valentines gift, the ladybugs and swirling hearts are feminine without being over the top.
- Girls school bag personalisationPop a medium size on a girls school bag flap and personalise with a name underneath in simple running stitch.
- Garden party napkins and table linenEmbroider on white linen napkins for a garden party table setting, the airy trail design suits a outdoor spring lunch.
- Spring-themed baby gift setsUse the smallest 3.5-inch on a baby onesie or soft cotton bib as part of a spring-themed newborn gift hamper.
- Cotton handkerchief corner embroideryStitch a small version in one corner of a white cotton handkerchief for a thoughtful handmade gift.
- Nursery cushion coversCentre the largest size on a pale sage cushion cover for a girls nursery, it sits beautifully on cotton twill.
- Florist shop staff apronsPop on a cream canvas florist apron for a cottage-style flower shop, the garden insect theme fits right in.
- Spring wreath craft projectsUse for a spring wreath craft project where the hoop becomes the finished display piece on the door.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.12 × 3.50 in | 3,760 |
| 4.02 × 4.50 in | 5,053 |
| 4.91 × 5.50 in | 6,355 |
| 5.80 × 6.50 in | 7,911 |
| 6.70 × 7.50 in | 9,701 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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