This is a filigree butterfly done in red, all curves and circles and no solid fill. The wings are made of stacked scroll sections -- open arcs with circular medallions dotted through them, the kind of pattern you'd normally see on wrought iron or old lace work. Theres also curled tail appendages hanging down from the lower wing tips, each one spiralling inward. Its sorta unusual and intentional-looking, not a mistake in the digitising.
Use a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser under any woven fabric -- this one needs it because the stitch count runs to 24,989 at the 7.51-inch size with 67 trims. Hoop firmly and the filigree lines stay sharp on canvas or denim. I'd say its in the intermediate-to-confident category. A customer dropped me a note last week saying she'd tried it on 12oz canvas and the red thread came out clean even on the tightest scroll loops. Density is 456 per inch, which holds shape well on most base fabrics and doesnt pull at the edges.
Five sizes run from 3.51 x 3.41 inches at the smallest up to 7.51 x 7.29 at the largest. Use the smallest size for bags and jackets, save the 5 or 6-inch for cushion panels and wall art hoops. Skip lightweight stretch fabric -- the satin outlines need a stable base or they'll pull. Reach out through the shop message system if you want help choosing a size.
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.
- Embroidered on a structured canvas tote bag as a bold centrepiece motifCanvas totes skip the topping -- hoop with a medium cutaway and the filigree lines stay sharp.
- Stitched onto a velvet cushion cover for a decorative home accentVelvet cushions need a water-soluble topping to stop the needle sinking, but red on velvet is worth the extra step.
- Used on the back panel of a denim jacket for a detailed statement designOn denim use an 80/12 needle and medium tearaway -- the density holds the fabric down cleanly.
- Sewn onto a cotton quilt block for a nature-themed bed quiltQuilt blocks work best at the 7.51-inch size with a light cutaway -- the thread count reads well assembled.
- Placed on a linen table runner as a red accent on natural fabricNatural linen takes the red cleanly -- add a water-soluble topping to stop the open weave catching on the scroll sections.
- Added to a tea towel or kitchen linen as a colourful practical giftTea towels hoop best at the 3.51-inch size -- recognisable but not crowding the fabric.
- Embroidered on a wall art hoop for framing as home decorationWall art hoops at 5x7 or 6x6 work with the 4.51-inch version stretched on cotton twill.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 3.41 in | 12,046 |
| 4.51 × 4.38 in | 15,198 |
| 5.51 × 5.35 in | 18,382 |
| 6.51 × 6.32 in | 21,666 |
| 7.51 × 7.29 in | 24,989 |
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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