The butterfly sits squarely on top of the daisy, wings spread open and flat like its resting in the sun. Wings are cream going to warm tan at the edges, with a scattered pattern of small dark spots across the upper pair and finer mottling on the lower. Fine vein lines run through each wing section in a directional fill so the wings have real depth when the hoop comes off the machine. its a design that where the more you look at it the more detail you notice.
The daisy is a classic white-petal type, maybe 9 or 10 petals radiating out, each done in a tight satin with a subtle centre-crease line. Middle is a domed disc in warm amber-gold, dense and slightly raised looking. Stem runs down clean and thin. Then off to the upper right, 20-odd tiny dragonfly silhouettes scatter upward in a loose diagonal trail. Each one is maybe 4 or 5 running stitches across, just enough to read as a dragonfly without turning into a blob at small scale. They get smaller further up the composition so theres a real sense of depth and distance. Honestly its the kind of thing that looks more complex than it actually is to stitch.
Nine colours cover the full scene. Density runs at 431 stitches per square inch with a maximum of 26,311 stitches on the largest hoop. That largest hoop goes 7.19 by 8.5 inches. Smallest size is 3.81 by 4.5 inches, biggest is 7.19 by 8.5 inches, so theres a good range from sleeve details up to full cushion panels. Pop a 6-in on a linen tote and it looks like the butterfly just landed there. One customer I know from a quilting group stitched the large version on a cream canvas cushion cover and sent photos last autumn, it was genuinely one of the nicer finishes Ive seen. Use a medium cutaway on woven cotton or a tearaway on felt. Pick pale or neutral backgrounds so the cream wings read properly. Avoid dark fabric where the white petals disappear. Drop me a line if the dragonfly trail wants touching up and Ill fix the underlay.
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.
- Linen tote bag front panel for a garden-themed giftPop a 6-in on the front panel of a natural canvas tote, pair it with dried flower stems inside for a botanical gift hamper
- Table runner corner detail for a summer dining tablePlace the medium size at each short end of a linen table runner for a summer garden party table that looks genuinely considered
- Shirt back yoke embroidery for a nature-loverEmbroider the 5-inch on the back yoke of a white linen shirt for a relaxed botanical statement that works at a farmers market or gallery opening
- Stretched hoop piece for a botanical-style nurseryStitch on natural linen, stretch over a 10-inch hoop frame and hang in a botanical-style nursery where the neutral palette fits any colour scheme
- Tea towel set with one design per towel cornerPut a different size at each corner of a set of 4 linen tea towels so each cloth has the same design at a slightly different scale
- Canvas cushion cover for a garden room or sunroomCenter the large version on a sage or cream cushion for a garden room where the earthy tones and naturalist style pull the space together
- Denim shirt chest pocket accentUse the 4-inch on a denim shirt chest pocket, the tan butterfly against indigo reads as a clean contrast without being loud
- Baby girl nursery wall piece on natural linenStitch the small size on natural linen, add a simple frame and use it as nursery wall art that grows with the child into a nature-themed bedroom
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.50 × 3.81 in | 13,750 |
| 5.00 × 4.23 in | 15,230 |
| 5.50 × 4.65 in | 16,597 |
| 6.00 × 5.07 in | 18,066 |
| 6.50 × 5.50 in | 19,646 |
| 7.00 × 5.92 in | 21,308 |
| 7.50 × 6.34 in | 22,869 |
| 8.00 × 6.77 in | 24,582 |
| 8.50 × 7.19 in | 26,311 |
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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