It’s no secret to those who read my blog that I love ladybugs. I enjoy seeing them in my yard and gardens because I know these beneficial insects are hard at work eating aphids and other not so beneficial insects. In fact, I’ve declared it a sin to kill a ladybug! 😉
When Dave was tracing out this week’s pattern, he called it Ladybugs and Lavender because he liked the way it sounded.As we get further into spring here in southwestern Ontario, the lavender will start blooming. Unfortunately, while the flowers are such a lovely color, I’m allergic to the scent. So no lavender scented sachets for me.
This pattern is available to download as a pdf here.
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10 Comments
Mary Anne
June 4, 2015 5:01 pmI have GOT to get my act together and join in on the party. Every week I start out with good intentions and then wake up near the end of the week realizing that I haven’t linked. Sigh. Obviously the thought doesn’t get the deed done, does it!!
Christine M
May 31, 2015 7:53 pmThe lavender design is just lovely.
Shami Immanuel
May 29, 2015 10:22 amThe design is beautiful. After joining your link party I have got 3 more followers and am so happy. Thanks for the giveaway too.
CathieJ
May 26, 2015 3:08 pmI love the look of lavender, but like you I am allergic to the scent. Actually I am allergic to the scent of virtually all flowers. Thanks for the giveaway. I am enjoying joining your link party and seeing what everyone is crafting.
sheryl
May 26, 2015 7:03 amLovely Ladybug and Lavender design, very useful as I love making lavender bags when I have time. Beautiful giveaway too.
Joanne P
May 26, 2015 3:42 amI’ve linked up this week! Funny that you are showing ladybirds because that’s what Chiara and I have been discussing for our new challenge! I love the smell of lavender growing too.
Please don’t include me in the draw, it’s a lovely kit but not to my taste. I’m more of a spooky black cats kinda gal! I’d rather someone wins it who loves it.
Susan
May 25, 2015 7:53 pmWhat fun that design is. I like Dave’s name for it. =)
Gone Stitchin
May 25, 2015 5:53 pmThanks for the beautiful Lavender and lady beetle drawing. I LoVe Lavender so will use this one for sure! EnJoY your day… xox
Linda Mincher
May 25, 2015 1:01 pmLove the Ladybugs and Lavender. I also love the cute little kitty cross stitch giveaway! Hope you have a wonderful week!
Mary
May 25, 2015 9:06 amI have always loved lavender, but those ladybugs are so cute too.
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