This design has a different energy than most butterfly designs because the butterflies arent neatly arranged around the figure. Theres a female figure, outlined from the shoulders or mid-torso, and butterflies scattered around and on her in a loose composition: some near the hands and arms, others drifting outward at different heights and angles, all at different sizes. The whole thing feels organic rather than arranged, like someone captured a real moment.
Single black thread, no fill anywhere, all running stitch outline work. Stitch counts run from 2,432 at the 5 inch size up to 3,007 at 7 inches, which is genuinely low for a piece this size. Three sizes available: 5, 6, and 7 inches wide. The scattered nature of the butterflies means the design needs the larger sizes to read well, so I wouldnt go smaller than 5 inches for this one. At 7 inches on a tee it has real presence without being heavy.
Stitch this on light to medium cotton, linen, or a soft canvas. Use a light stabiliser and take your time hooping it straight because the composition is wide and asymmetric. Skip knit fabric for this one. Try it on the back of a light shirt or on a tote for a flowing feminine illustration feel that works for gifts or personal wear.
A customer messaged me last month saying she stitched this on cream linen and framed it as wall art, and the linework photographed beautifully. People use it for shirts, totes, pouches and framed hoops.
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.
- Back panel of a light cotton tee or blouseOn the back of a light cotton shirt it creates a flowing illustration that works for casual everyday wear.
- Natural canvas or linen tote bagon a beige canvas tote at 7 inches it becomes a centrepiece the whole bag is built around.
- Framed hoop wall art or display pieceFramed in a 9 or 10 inch hoop against cream linen it makes simple wall art that suits almost any room.
- Linen cushion cover or pillowcaseOn a linen cushion cover the loose scattered composition fills the space without looking too formal or symmetrical.
- Muslin gift pouch or fabric gift wrapStitched on a muslin drawstring pouch it creates a beautiful minimal gift wrap for jewellery or small keepsakes.
Dimensions
3 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 5.00 × 2.41 in | 2,432 |
| 5.99 × 2.89 in | 2,721 |
| 7.00 × 3.38 in | 3,007 |
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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