June Bug Layer Cake Quilt in Love Note Fabric
The countdown is on – just a little over a week untiul I can show you brand new fabric! Until then, let’s swoon a little over this quilt I just finished binding. It’s the June Bug quilt – an older design that recently got a new look in Love Note fabric. These colors are making my heart skip a beat!
A Word About June Bug
Never underestimate simple designs – they can often be the most impactful eye candy! June Bug is one of these and is made with a simple combination of half-square triangles + squares + rectangles. There are 2 different blocks to make; as you can see, one is the inverse of the other and the orientation is alternated. I would consider this to belong in the beginner skill level category. Make it with a Layer Cake (precut 10″ squares) or 13 fat quarters. The hardest part may be picking a favorite print for a border!
Materials List
Finished block: 12″ x 12″
Finished quilt: 68½” x 68½”
• 1 Layer Cake (38 squares 10″ x 10″) of Love Note fabric
• 2¼ yards background fabric (SKU 5155-21 “Lovey Dots” in Cloud color)
• 1¼ yards border fabric (SKU 5154-12 “Herringbone” in Dusty Sky blue color)
• 4½ yards backing fabric (SKU 5151-12 “Sweet Daisy” in Dusty Sky blue color)
• ⅝ yard binding fabric (SKU 5153-14 “Distressed Stripes” in Grass green color)
• 78” x 78” batting
Quilt Details
- Pattern: June Bug by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique (available as a PDF download or printed booklet)
- Fabric: Love Note by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics (anticipated Nov. 2021)
- Pieced by: Miriam Rawson & Vanessa Goertzen
- Quilted by: Kaitlyn Howell of Knot and Thread Design
- Pantograph: “Leafy Bloom” by Jessica at Threaded Quilting
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5 Comments
Julie B.
September 22, 2021 at 3:27 pmThis fabric is stunning wherever you put it, and I really like it with the June Bug pattern!
Susan Salo
September 22, 2021 at 8:33 pmI love these colors- so similar to NEST, which is one of my favorites! The pattern works well with this fabric.
Tammy
September 23, 2021 at 7:10 amYour quilts are so very lovely. Thank you for sharing pictures and patterns with us! I am currently making your Cottage Blossoms quilt with Harvest Road and some of your yellow fabrics, and I just completed a Forest Drive quilt with Folktale. I loved working with those colors and fabrics : ) And June Bug is a great pattern that I may need to purchase!
Jan B.
September 23, 2021 at 8:48 amAbsolutely gorgeous fabric! Can’t wait till we can purchase. Especially love it in this June Bug pattern!
Linda P
September 23, 2021 at 5:06 pmJune Bug looks like such a fun pattern to sew and I already love the fabric and can’t wait for my kit to arrive!!!