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Sometimes you just need to add some flies to your quilt. 😂

I added extra flies to my Pond Life sample by using the fly pattern that’s included with the Frasier Frog pattern in that bundle.

But what if you’re making a quilt that doesn’t include the frog?

Maybe you want to add some flies to your barnyard, or your arctic scene, or your garden.

Now there’s a free pattern just for the fly!

This is so easy to make.

Download the template sheet here.

It has enough pieces to make eighteen flies.

Trace or print the template pieces onto the paper side of paper-backed fusible adhesive. I use Heat & Bond Lite for all my quilts.

Cut the pieces out roughly and fuse them to the back of your fabric.

I used the ovals for wings and the circle for the body, but you can switch that around, use all ovals or all circles. You do you, and bugs come in all shapes and sizes and colors!

Cut the pieces out neatly.

Peel off the paper backing and stick the pieces where you want them, tucking the wings behind the body.

Fuse in place and outline the pieces.

Done!

I added this one to the muskox block for my new Arctic Chill bundle (coming soon).

You can add these to so many patterns! I already mentioned the Farm Animals. What about the Rainforest bundle? The rainforest is full of pesky bugs of all kinds! Hungry Birds like to eat bugs – they might appreciate some added to their quilt. Carter Chameleon might like some too!

And bugs don’t have to be pests! Use black and yellow striped fabric for the bodies and add a bunch of tiny bees buzzing around in your Wild Flowers quilts! Bumblebees are also really common in the arctic, along with black flies and midges.

I could keep going, but I think you get the idea. You could add some flies to almost any quilt!

Have fun with these guys!