The Lively Ladybug

The Lively Ladybug

.I found this ladybug pattern languishing on my iPad. I designed it some time ago but never made it. I’m not very good at cutting nice even circles so I used a paper hole bunch for these. I hope you enjoy this little weekend project! If you are reading this via...
The American Copper Butterfly

The American Copper Butterfly

The next installment in the butterfly theme is the American Copper. Once again, the limitations of felt colors challenged me. But an endless supply of felt colors could be a problem for me! Rather than tiny pieces of felt for the spots, I used beads, but you can also...
The Beautiful Buckeye Butterfly

The Beautiful Buckeye Butterfly

The Common Buckeye is such a pretty butterfly with its big, colorful “eyes.”  For something so small, there’s a lot of detail in recreating them in felt. I’ve tried to do her justice! Enjoy! Common Buckeye ButterflyDownload Now!1461...
The Maine Mourning Cloak

The Maine Mourning Cloak

I first discovered the Mourning Cloak butterfly during my trip with Hannah to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden this summer. I learned that this big, bold, butterfly actually overwinters in Maine. This is a one-sided ornament that I turned into a magnet. Repeat the...
The Dazzling Dragonfly

The Dazzling Dragonfly

I enjoy designing patterns that are realistic looking. I didn’t quite hit the mark with the dragonfly. It was a challenge with their see-through iridescent wings; I opted for white. Make the body any color that suits your fancy. In my test dragonfly pictured, I...
The Beguiling Bumble Bee

The Beguiling Bumble Bee

Yesterday, after I’d finagled my morning coffee from a camp stove on the porch due to the power outage, I sat down and designed this little Bumble Bee. Since starting on butterflies a couple of years ago, this has been a much-requested design – a perfect...
Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly

Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly

The Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly is the most common butterfly visitor to my garden. When the Asian Lilac is in bloom they flit and fly about feasting on the blooms. I’ve been known to park a chair next to the lilacs and lie in wait with my camera. Enjoy!...
The Lovely Luna Moth

The Lovely Luna Moth

Luna Moths are so beautiful and graceful. Count yourself lucky if you’ve seen one – they live such short lives. Just a couple of months and it will be the season for these elegant creatures. Dream of summer as you create this moth! Luna MothDownload...
The Magnificent Monarch Butterfly

The Magnificent Monarch Butterfly

It’s finally spring! And as I’m waiting for the two feet of snow in my garden to melt away, my thoughts are turning to preparation for Milkweed and Monarchs. This butterfly is a bit oversized, measuring 5.5″ from wing-tip to wing-tip. A piece of wire...