This design is one of my favourites to recommend to people who want something feminine and minimal without it feeling generic. Its a side profile of a womans face with long hair flowing down, her face tilted slightly upward like she's watching something, and a single butterfly hovering just near her face with its wings spread. The two are drawn close together so they read as a connected image, the butterfly almost feels like its about to land on her nose or cheek.
Single black thread, no fill, just clean outline work throughout. Stitch counts are very low: 1,480 at the 3 inch size and only 2,706 at the full 7 inch size. Five sizes available from 3 to 7 inches wide. Because the stitch count is so low, even the large sizes finish quickly and sit lightly on fabric without any stiffness. I find people really respond to how delicate this looks when stitched on light fabric.
Stitch it on linen, light cotton, or a soft medium-weight cotton. Use a light stabiliser and a sharp fine needle to keep the outline lines crisp. Skip knit fabric because the running stitch outline needs a stable woven base. Try it on the chest of a plain shirt or on a linen tote for a botanical portrait feel that lands its meaning without lettering.
People use this one for tote bags, shirts, framed hoops, and journal covers. One customer stitched it onto a cream linen cushion last year and it looked like a piece of printed art from across the room.
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.
- Light cotton tee shirt front chest detailOn the left chest of a plain linen shirt it reads as a fine art illustration detail that catches attention.
- Linen tote bag or canvas pouch frontOn a natural linen tote the minimal outline gives the bag a botanical portrait look without any text.
- Framed embroidery hoop wall artHooped and framed as wall art the sparse line work reads like a print and suits any minimal interior.
- Linen or cotton cushion cover accentOn a cream or natural linen cushion cover it adds a poetic accent that works in a bedroom or sitting room.
- Journal cover or cloth book bindingStitched on cloth book binding or a journal cover it gives a handmade book a quiet artistic identity.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.00 × 2.13 in | 1,480 |
| 4.00 × 2.84 in | 1,802 |
| 5.00 × 3.56 in | 2,105 |
| 6.00 × 4.27 in | 2,399 |
| 7.00 × 4.98 in | 2,706 |
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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