Escaping Bugs Handmade Quilt
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This pink snail first caught my eye on this charming handmade quilt. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Escaping Bugs Handmade Quilt
This had to be one of the more whimsical and fun handmade quilts at Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild’s October 2019 bi-annual quilt show in Rolla, Missouri. I enjoy these quilt celebrations because i get to see a variety of patterns and, better yet, stories that go with each of the handmade quilts.
When I think of this handmade quilt, i tend to first think about the jars. What a great way to use fun fabrics to fill up the jars, especially since I like all sorts of insects from butterflies to spiders.
Speaking of butterflies, in the upper left hand corner there is a Monarch butterfly caterpillar.
A Monarch butterfly-to-be is in the upper left corner. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
On the right side, a lovely applique spider is starting to spin her web in the corner.
When I think of bugs, I do separate them between good bugs, like honey bees and native bees, and bad bugs. Ticks fall into that category as do aphids and mealy bugs. Good thing those aren’t popular bug designs.
Lovely spider in the upper right hand quilt corner. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Not sure this qualifies as a bug but this little mouse is certainly joining the party. A purple button makes up its eye.
Not a bug but a cute mouse is also loose on this handmade quilt. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
I was wondering what compelled the quilter to make this charming buggy quilt. Here is Lillian Collin’s quilt story, in her own words:
Wouldn’t you love this handmade quilt if you were a little boy (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
And now here is the Escaping Bugs Handmade Quilt with all of its escapees including a frog, dragonfly, lizard and the charming pink snail I featured at the top but actually hanging from the handmade quilt bottom:
Escaping Bugs Handmade Quilt with all of its visitors! (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Not sure what that one bug is on the second from the bottom row, my first thought is a tick.
This would make a great wall hanging in any little boy’s room, too!
Charlotte
