Raspberry Ladybug Machine Embroidery Design - 4 sizes

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Raspberry Ladybug Machine Embroidery Design is a bright fantasy insect motif where a ladybug is combined with the shape of a ripe raspberry. Red wings, a berry-textured body, delicate lower wings and black outline details make this design perfect for kids clothes, kitchen towels, linen napkins, aprons, fabric bags, pockets and summer handmade gifts. Includes 4 sizes.

Raspberry ladybug embroidery design for summer projects

Raspberry Ladybug Machine Embroidery Design is a fantasy botanical insect motif where the shape of a ladybug is mixed with the texture of a ripe raspberry. The red spotted wings give the design a classic ladybug look, while the berry body makes it playful, unusual and easy to remember.

This design is a good choice for summer textiles, children’s clothing, kitchen towels, linen napkins, aprons, fabric bags, pockets, cosmetic bags and handmade gifts. It looks especially nice on cotton, linen, cotton-linen blends and smooth woven fabrics.

Design sizes

• Size: 98.1 x 61.8 mm (3.86 x 2.43"), Stitches: 9707
• Size: 107.8 x 67.8 mm (4.24 x 2.67"), Stitches: 10722
• Size: 118.6 x 74.6 mm (4.67 x 2.94"), Stitches: 12285
• Size: 130.5 x 82.0 mm (5.14 x 3.23"), Stitches: 14270

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Where to use this design

• Kids clothes: T-shirts, dresses, pockets, summer hats and accessories.
• Kitchen towels: A bright berry accent for summer kitchen decor.
• Napkins and table linens: For garden parties, cottagecore table settings and berry-themed decor.
• Aprons: A cheerful motif for cooking, baking, jam making and handmade gifts.
• Fabric bags: Use it on tote bags, berry-picking bags, gift bags and reusable pouches.
• Small gifts: A sweet design for people who love ladybugs, berries, gardens and nature motifs.

Design details

The main feature of this embroidery design is the raspberry-shaped body. It keeps the recognizable silhouette of a ladybug but adds a botanical, berry-inspired twist. The upper red wings with black dots create a familiar ladybug image, while the delicate lower wings make the motif lighter and more decorative.

The black outline helps the legs, antennae, wing veins and berry segments stay clear after stitching. This is especially useful for small natural details that can disappear on textured fabric if the stabilizer is not chosen correctly.

Fabric and stabilizer tips

For cotton, linen and smooth woven fabric, use tear-away or cut-away stabilizer depending on the fabric weight and density. For thin napkins or light linen, make a test stitch first to check the outline, tension and fabric movement.

A simple stabilizer rule: divide the fabric weight by 3. For example, if your fabric weighs 180 g/m², a stabilizer around 60 g/m² is a good starting point. This is not a strict rule for every fabric, but it helps you choose the stabilizer more confidently.

For terry towels, velvet, velour or textured fabric, use water-soluble topping on top. This keeps the ladybug wings, legs and raspberry body details visible instead of letting the stitches sink into the pile.

Project idea

Create a small summer kitchen set with this raspberry ladybug on a towel, a tiny berry design on a napkin and one of the berry beetle designs on a fabric bag or apron. The shared berry and insect theme makes the set look coordinated, but each item still feels individual.

Related designs and categories

For a matching berry and insect collection, see also Stag Beetle on Raspberry Branch, Stag Beetle with Berries and Tiny Berry Raspberry.

You can also browse more designs in our Butterflies and Insects and Berries machine embroidery designs categories.

Digital machine embroidery file

• This is a digital machine embroidery design, not a physical item.
• No finished towel, napkin, bag, patch, clothing or fabric item is shipped.
• You need an embroidery machine to use this file.
• The design is supplied in a ZIP archive.
• Please unzip the archive before transferring the file to your embroidery machine.
• Includes 4 sizes.

FAQ

Is Raspberry Ladybug design good for kitchen towels?

Yes. This Raspberry Ladybug machine embroidery design works well on smooth kitchen towels and tea towels. For terry towels, use stabilizer under the fabric and water-soluble topping on top.

Can I stitch this ladybug design on napkins?

Yes. The raspberry body and red wings look beautiful on linen napkins, cotton napkins and summer table settings. For thin fabric, hoop carefully and make a test stitch before the final project.

Is this design suitable for kids clothes?

Yes. The motif is bright, friendly and slightly fairy-tale, so it works well on children’s T-shirts, dresses, pockets, hats and summer accessories.

What stabilizer should I use?

For stable cotton and linen, use tear-away or cut-away stabilizer. As a starting point, divide the fabric weight by 3. For thin fabric, knitwear or textured materials, always test stitch first.

Can I sell finished items made with this design?

Yes. You may sell finished physical items embroidered with this Raspberry Ladybug design, such as towels, napkins, children’s clothing, bags, aprons and gifts. The digital embroidery file itself may not be shared, copied, resold or redistributed.