Patterns are written, covers are printed and it's time for another giveaway :-)
If you'd like to win one of three Bug-A-Licious No. 1 patterns, leave a message telling us which one is your favourite. Here's a reminder....
Sir Alphonse D'Arbignon is a retired surgeon who NEVER takes his boots off... not even for bed. He's courting Mademoiselle Celeste Bouquet and likes to wear a bow tie to match her evening gowns. This makes Celeste giggle behind her hand
Mademoiselle Celeste Bouquet collects diamond tiaras and has a somewhat shady past. One day in Foggy Willow Downs there was a sprinkling of twinkles and when the sparkles settled, there she was! The village whisperers say she bears an uncanny resemblance to a fading hollywood star (it must be said, the village whisperers are NEVER wrong)
Captain Frelly B. Dingle plays vigoro. In fact, he's the captain of his local vigoro team. A like-able chap, he uses wax to create the most unusual hairstyles and the girls all swarm. But his heart belongs to only one.... They (being the village whisperers) say he has a secret piece of body art declaring his undying love for the Lady Polly Flotsam but I've never seen it
Lady Polly Flotsam likes to adorn herself with ruffles and faux flowers and is never seen without a parasol. She immerses herself in her daily routine of hosting high tea gatherings for important wives in the gardens of her country estate. She's very good at Petit Fours. Twice divorced, Lady Polly prefers not to seek the company of the male folk in the hamlet
For more close up photos check out this post and scroll past the quilts
The giveaway closes at midday on Friday 17th (my time) - good luck!
Bug-A-Licious patterns are now available in my Etsy store
have a lovely stitchy day.... and Bug-A-Licous No. 2 is on the drawing board - can't wait to introduce you to Theodorus Smarmy-pants. He's such a gigolo! A little on the thin side, but then most praying mantis are....
Since I am first I feel I should win :) I LOVE Madamouselle, she is my absolute favorite. She looks fabulous on your header and would look the same in my home :)
Please enter me to win.
Peggy in New Jersey, USA
Posted by: Peggy | July 10, 2009 at 09:07 AM
My favorite Bug-A-Licious is Captain Frelly B. Dingle. He has won me over with his hair do! Please enter me into the drawing for the pattern!
Posted by: Cathie Berkley | July 10, 2009 at 09:13 AM
I, too, adore Mademoiselle Celeste Bouquet. She's my kind of butterfly! And very beautiful.
Julie
Tucson, Arizona
Posted by: Julie | July 10, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Oh Cheryl, I do so love them all I would feel disloyal picking a favorite. Just between us, Lady Polly is just a teensy bit my fav. She is such a lady and that is so rare nowdays. I am thrilled to hear more bugs are on the way! Have you thought about making these sweet creatures into a children's book? My grandchildren would love to get to know them and their adventures. (Shady pasts excluded, of course.)
Posted by: Ruth B | July 10, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Since I am an avid Ladybug collector I will have to go with the Lady Polly. She is such a little charmer with her parasol and all.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara York | July 10, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I can't wait for the giggolo to front up - some mayhem on the way perhaps???
Love them all, can't pick a favorite. They are all fun.
Posted by: chriss jasper | July 10, 2009 at 09:42 AM
i love them all so i bought on etsy! sorry, i've been waiting for these cuties to take life and i'm an impatient woman. ;0
now i have to wait for them to fly to the U.S. (tapping my foot) i'm waiting....
Posted by: Ina | July 10, 2009 at 09:45 AM
I love Lady Polly Flotsam ... cute patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Joyce | July 10, 2009 at 10:11 AM
These are so special and so different. I LIKE them all! It is very hard to decide which I prefer, but after much thinking, I believe I have to choose Mademoisele Celeste Boquet. Sarahe4e
Posted by: Sarah | July 10, 2009 at 10:12 AM
No wonder Sir Alphonse never takes his boots off - it would take forever to get them all on again. Besides, he needs to be well shod for his adventures, particularly if it involves chasing the lovely lady around the garden.
I'd love to be entered in your draw. Bravo on an exciting debut for your little bugs. Looking forward to round 2 already!
Posted by: Anne | July 10, 2009 at 10:12 AM
I love the sound of Sir Alphonse, he reminds me a bit of Benny Hill chasing all of the ladies around the garden with a wicked gleam in his eye.....
Posted by: Deb | July 10, 2009 at 10:37 AM
These are just adorable! Love Lady Polly though - anyone who enjoys a decent cup of tea is just the best!
Posted by: Shari | July 10, 2009 at 11:20 AM
I would love to win any of these cute buggies -- and be very satisfied with it. but my favorite is 'lady polly' because of her ruffles and parasol. gramma always had both -- tho' she never divorced! thanks for the opportunity! rita
Posted by: rita burhans | July 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM
I love Mademoiselle Celeste Bouquet but I think that Captain Frelly B. Dingle Has stolen my heart. They are all so cute!
Posted by: Pat | July 10, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Cheryl I love them all but I am rather partial to butterflies so I think my fav is Mademoiselle Celeste Bouquet ...she is so pretty and mysterious...like I wish I was :)
Posted by: Vicki | July 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I would pick Lady Polly! They are so cute!
Posted by: Ruth | July 10, 2009 at 12:02 PM
About the Bug-A-Licious....
Lady Polly just might give her parasol a twirl,
To show us all that she's a foxy girl.
Captain Dingle looks rather coy and shy.
I think he likes to bat his little eyes.
While Sir Alphonse looks so very dignified.
I think he's quite dapper with his bow tie.
Mademoiselle Celeste looks like she's just a-flutter.
I think she may be preparing tea with scones and butter.
I think I'd like to be most like Mademoiselle Celeste.
Of her shady past she will not attest.
They're a very precious Bug-A-Licious foursome.
And you won't be 'bugging' me if you tell me that I won!
Posted by: Linda Roetman | July 10, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Aaahhh Cheryl, I think it has to be Mademoiselle Celeste Bouquet!! I'd like to collect tiaras and hint at a shady, twinkling past. Lucky Mademoiselle!!
Posted by: Elizabeth McMahon | July 10, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I love the butterfly! They are my favorite! The colors are so pure and awesome. I marvel at God's creation. He sure knows how to make beautiful animals and people!
Posted by: Amanda Wulf | July 10, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Hi, I love them all but if I have to pick a favorite I think it is Sir Alphonse. I'd love to be entered in the drawing and have a chance to win,
Lotta in Sweden
Posted by: Lotta | July 10, 2009 at 02:16 PM
I'm suppose to pick a favorite! Good grief, they're all so stinkin' cute it's an impossible choice. I love them all and my children love your story that goes with them....a darlin' children's book in the making.
Posted by: Kymberly | July 10, 2009 at 02:36 PM
OMG I love them all, that would be hard to pick one. But would be happy with anyone of them. I have been watching you post them as they have been coming along. I wish I was as talented as you.
Verna
Posted by: Verna Firnhaber | July 10, 2009 at 03:47 PM
They are all adorable, but if I was pushed to choose..........I think it has to be Mademoiselle Celeste I feel that I have come to know her as she greets me every time I visit your blog.
Posted by: Loulee | July 10, 2009 at 04:12 PM
i love them all but my favorite is Lady Butterfly!!!
bravo!!
Posted by: brigitte68 | July 10, 2009 at 04:30 PM
Love them all. Most probably Lady Polly. Love your works
Posted by: Martina | July 10, 2009 at 04:51 PM