Here we go with a photo-heavy post showing the working of the butterflies. Lots of small stitches make for long-winded work and I would say there was at least 10 hours work here, if not more!
Here you can see some error correction taking place. As I worked this first butterfly, I noticed that the stem above it didn't quite meet the edge of the wing, requiring three stitches to be re-worked. Also, the bottom edge had caught on the stem there, so that also needing taking out and replacing.
These two 'whole butterfly' shots were taken before those mistakes were corrected, but I don't think they're too visible. =)
Moving onto the second butterfly now:
The butterflies were worked in Anchor stranded cotton with Kreinik Cord 102C for the 'feelers' (what are those called?!)
And the whole piece? Coming up soon....
Text and images © Elizabeth Braun 2015
The antennae? This is exquisitely done!
ReplyDeletewow beautiful butterfly, I so want to learn embroidery!
ReplyDelete真是細緻啊！一針一線清清楚楚地...美！
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDelete(And I'm with you on "feelers" - so much easier to spell than "antennae" :-) )
Excellent work! Your butterfly looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful. I really want to try this type of embroidery one day. I'm too scared right now. It's so easy to put a stitch in the wrong place.
ReplyDeleteAmazing needlework--your stitches bring it to life.
ReplyDeleteWonderful
ReplyDeleteso beautiful
You do the most exquisite embroidery. I love to visit here and see what new things you are working on. This butterfly is magnificent. Such detail. Such patience you have. Beautiful work.
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