Pulled this one together for customers who wanted a butterfly design that wasnt loud or cartoony. Its a single butterfly resting at the top of a thin circular frame, wings slightly tilted like it just landed, the circle below made from small leaf shapes and evenly spaced dots. Looks botanical, not gift-shoppy.
Five colour changes and a low density of 164, so this stitches up fast compared to my more detailed pieces. Stitch count is 4,439 at the 3 in mini size up to 9,035 at 7.5 inches, thats pretty light for a 7.5 inch piece which is what keeps it looking delicate. The butterfly wings use narrow satin stitching rather than dense fill, which gives the whole thing that airy pressed-botanical feel. I think its one of the better pieces in my nature collection, the frame integration just works.
Had a customer message me last spring who stitched this on a set of linen napkins for a garden lunch party. She said every guest asked where they came from. That's the response you want from a design like this.
Try it on natural linen, cream cotton or lightweight canvas for best results. On white fabric it reads clean and minimal. Avoid heavy terry or fleece, the fine satin columns need a stable flat weave to look their best. Use light tearaway on woven fabrics, pop a layer of topping on any fabric with a visible texture or nap.
Email me the order number if there's any issue with the file, I'll sort you out straight away.
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 centrepieceCentred on a natural linen tote at 6 inches the circle frame and butterfly read as a proper botanical print.
- Napkin set embroideryStitched in a matching set on plain cotton dinner napkins it turns a simple table into something that feels considered.
- Botanical hoop wall artHooped in a 7 or 8 inch round frame on cream linen it makes calm and grown-up wall art.
- Pillow cover panelOn a plain white or sage pillow cover it adds a delicate botanical accent without dominating the room.
- Denim jacket back panelOn the back yoke of a plain denim jacket the circle frame gives a natural art patch feel.
- Bedroom cushion decorA set of 2 or 3 cushion covers stitched with this design ties a bedroom together with a subtle nature theme.
- Gift wrap fabric pouchStitched on a small muslin drawstring pouch it makes a pretty reusable gift wrap for small items.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.44 in | 4,439 |
| 4.50 × 4.42 in | 5,534 |
| 5.50 × 5.40 in | 6,672 |
| 6.50 × 6.38 in | 7,815 |
| 7.50 × 7.36 in | 9,035 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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