This ladybug was a gift for a two-year-old whose name happens to rhyme with “lady”. So this is her little bug. The thing about making plush toys is that you don’t quite know what they’ll look like until you get them stuffed, which is why we have a few Land of the Misfit Toys experiments around here (this, for example).
Perhaps I should have given this little bug some legs. Although I changed the shape a few times, I still feel that it came out a bit too bulky. She can always use it as a football. I used a recycled cashmere sweater from the thrift store for the belly and under the wings. I grabbed some other sweaters and hope to make some stuff for the girls next week. So, more recycled projects to come. And as always, more experiments.
This is SOOOOOO cute!! If you thought about doing a tutorial, I wouldn’t complain! 😉
I think you’re incredibly talented, I for sure could never make this!! You’re making great efforts in perfecting your craft; I look forward to seeing more!!
I love the bug.
This is really cute! I couldn’t help thinking that, using the slit between the wings, something like this would make really darling house slippers!
I think it is darling!
goodness! That HAS to be the cutest ladybug EVER!!! I am so serious, I love it!
I don’t think it’s too bulky. It would be adorable on a little girls bed, a cute little pillow friend :). Great job.
I am going to add a call for a tutorial in here! I have a friend with a daughter named Adelaide, and they call her Laidey Bug. Her 1st birthday is coming up, and I am a beginner sewer, so I’d be thrilled with a little how to help!