Two monarch butterflies, one above one below, both with wings open. The upper one is fully displayed like its posing, wings flat, all that orange and black pattern on show. The lower one is angled as if its just touched down on the water surface, wings tilting back a bit. Below them both, maple leaves float on the water. One leaf is deep red-crimson, two or three others are that warm amber-tan colour leaves go just before they drop. The water shows soft circular ripples around where the leaves landed, drawn in pale almost ghostly blue thread that gives the whole scene a stillness.
Six colours and just 5 stops which is very clean for a design with this much going on. Stitch count goes from about 14k at the small 3.5-inch size up to 34k at 7.5 inches, and the density is moderate throughout which means its a smooth run without any satin saturation issues. The butterfly wing pattern uses directional fill to build the orange panels, each section running at a different angle, and thats what creates the veined look without needing outline stitching over every vein. Youll see this technique in high-end wildlife digitising and its done well here.
Add cutaway stabiliser on knit or stretch fabrics. Tear-away works fine on woven cotton, canvas or linen. Best on cream, pale grey, off-white or natural linen where the pale blue ripple lines can actually be seen. On white fabric they almost disappear which can look quite refined. Best to avoid dark backgrounds on this one, the ripple detail goes completely invisible and you lose half the composition. I get messages every September asking if this works for autumn baby shower gifts and yes, the 3.5-inch hoop onto a soft cotton blanket corner is really lovely, the colours are warm but not babyish.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Autumn nature tote bags and canvas shoppersStitch on a craft tote face and the monarch wing colours and water ripples create a nature-print look that feels like a proper botanical brand
- Fall-season sweatshirts and lightweight jacketsUse on a cream or oatmeal sweatshirt chest area for a calm botanical seasonal piece that works all autumn without being overtly festive
- Botanical cushion covers for a nature-themed roomAdd to a sage or cream cushion cover for a nature-inspired living room corner that suits anyone who likes wildlife and botanical aesthetics
- Autumn hoop art for living rooms and bedroomsFrame in a 10-inch hoop with raw linen edge showing and hang as a nature illustration piece in a reading room or bedroom
- Nature-lover gift items and fabric pouchesA 3-in chest size on a small fabric zipper pouch or drawstring bag makes a thoughtful autumn gift for any nature lover on your list
- Baby blankets and nursery soft furnishingsStitch a corner version on a soft cotton baby blanket for a gender-neutral autumn baby shower gift with a quiet natural colour palette
- Seasonal table runners and autumn place matsRun along the centre of a cream linen table runner for an autumn table setting that works equally well for a casual dinner or Thanksgiving
- Journal covers and fabric book sleeve panelsUse on a fabric journal cover or book sleeve front panel where the rectangular composition fills the cover area cleanly
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.49 × 2.84 in | 13,892 |
| 3.99 × 3.25 in | 15,849 |
| 4.50 × 3.65 in | 18,138 |
| 4.99 × 4.06 in | 20,548 |
| 5.50 × 4.47 in | 23,037 |
| 6.00 × 4.87 in | 25,704 |
| 6.50 × 5.28 in | 28,474 |
| 6.99 × 5.69 in | 31,282 |
| 7.50 × 6.09 in | 34,370 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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