I received the most beautiful stitched angel on a Christmas card from a dear friend and went in search of patterns I could use to try out her technique. Found several and decided to test out this pretty butterfly to make her a thank you card as we will be spending a few days in Arizona with her and her DH in just 3 weeks!!
Decided to see if I could work in any challenges while I was at it and "wal-law" (to quote Mutnik), I found two that would work. First of all, the butterfly fits the Limited Supplies challenge (Palindromes) as it is completely symmetrical. I then chose my colours from a wrap I found on the fun website that Smilynstef gave us in this week's Inspiration Challenge. I chose this wrap: Metallic Leno Wrap I loved the colour and figured I could stitch my little flutterby friend in silver. A close-up shows the wonderful metallic stitching in the wrap.
Thanks to the dedicated SCS members who continue to stretch our way of thinking with so many wonderful challenges each week!
I was pleased with my first attempt creating a stitched card. I didn't include a sentiment because I wanted the butterfly to get all the attention! I plan to hand-deliver it to Arizona ASAP!
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Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010 GMT Views: 965
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Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 @ 5:10 PM
You have sent me back to my childhood when we used to make string art LOL~ This is lovely, Heather. Love the pearls for the body. Lots of work but well worth it!!
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Mon, Jan 25, 2010 @ 7:18 PM
OMG, Heather! This is outstanding work on this beautiful butterfly. Your friend will just love and treasure it forever. I am sure this must have taken quite a while. Ooh, I hope our friend, Pam, doesn't try this as she has yet to master that sewing machine I sent her. Hope you enjoy your trip!
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Registered: January 21, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 5463
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 @ 7:50 PM
I love stitching on cards. I've been telling myself it's time to do some more of them but just haven't - now you have given my the push I needed.
This is just gorgeous! Wonderful work. I love the pearls too - perfect for this. Love how you kept the rest of the card simple and just let your beautiful butterfly "speak" for itself.
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 @ 11:02 AM
WOW!! An amazing first attempt at a stitched card. Are you sure you weren't boning up on your card stitching somewhere else?? This is fantastic. I love how you stitched the butterfly, the pearl body, and that great shiny frame around your image. That pretty turquoise paper is the perfect background--soft, but gives plenty of contrast, too. So beautiful!!!
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Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Sat, Jan 30, 2010 @ 11:32 AM
What a great stitching pattern and you did it perfectly. I made such a mess of the first and only one I attempted to do that I put it on a list to do much later in life!!! Gorgeous. I wouldn't mail it either. Hand deliver so it does not get lost in the mail. tfs.
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