Two butterfly wings spread wide, one on each side. Inside each lower wing panel, where youd normally see the patterned spots, theres a fully drawn human eye complete with iris, pupil and long lashes. The wing vein lines and edge scalloping are all there in fine detail. All single black thread, no fill, pure line-art with a surreal edge to it. Weird-beautiful is the right call for this one.
7,938 stitches on the small 1.44-inch tall version, 15,872 stitches on the 3-inch version. Single color, single stop, 28 trims. Hoop a firm cutaway stabiliser, the line density around the eye detail areas is 686 stitches per square inch on average and the lash sections need to be flat and anchored. Dont rush those sections. Pop a piece of tissue paper or topping on top if youre stitching on terry or any pile fabric.
I get messages from alternative fashion people about this one regularly. Stitch it along a jacket sleeve for an edgy accent, pop it on a dark tshirt chest, use it centered on a canvas tote for someone who likes the mystical-eye thing. A customer last year used the small size on a series of iron-on patches for a festival stall. Put it on a waist bag, stitch it on a clutch, use it for tarot or witch-themed project decor. The surreal eye-in-wing combination has its own audience and that audience is very loyal.
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.
- Alternative fashion sleeve patches on dark shirtsSleeve placement on a black shirt, the horizontal format sits perfectly along the upper arm
- Denim or leather jacket sleeve accentsStitch along a jacket sleeve panel for alternative fashion statement pieces
- Surrealist art hoop pieces for wall displayFrame in a wide rectangular hoop for surrealist wall art in studio spaces
- Mystical and tarot-themed tote bagsCentered on a tote front for people drawn to mystical and eye-symbol aesthetics
- Festival and concert outfit accessoriesStitch on a waist bag or festival pack for a statement accessory
- Gothic or alternative bedroom wall decorFramed hoop on a dark bedroom wall, the single black thread looks graphic and bold
- Horizontal band placement on hat brimsWide brim of a bucket hat, the 3.5-inch width fits the brim band perfectly
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.44 × 3.51 in | 7,938 |
| 1.85 × 4.51 in | 10,000 |
| 2.26 × 5.51 in | 11,604 |
| 2.67 × 6.51 in | 13,643 |
| 3.08 × 7.51 in | 15,872 |
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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