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| Ready to fly, this butterfly is about to take off in search of the Lily. A unique machine embroidery project produced for Coats Crafts UK. Designed by Shirley Wells.
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download diagram and key (pdf)
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One pack of Aquatics Romeo
One reel each of Anchor Alcazar machine embroidery thread: Brown 31, Terracotta 210, Turquoise 613, Blue 1015 and Purple 1082.
One reel each of Anchor Alcazar Colour Twist machine embroidery thread: Yellow 761 and Purple 782
One reel each of Anchor Alcazar Metallic machine embroidery thread: Bronze 9310 and Pink 9315
Prym Aqua Trickmarker and extra long glass-headed pins
Anchor 20 cm wooden embroidery hoop |
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Using the Prym Aqua Trickmarker, trace the butterfly as in the Diagram provided, onto the Aquatics Romeo and then place into hoop.
Following the instructions in the manual provided for your sewing machine, drop the feed dogs and fit a foot appropriate for free machine embroidery.
Using free machine embroidery, follow the colour chart and diagram to stitch your butterfly ensuring all threads overlap.
Using free machine embroidery and the Anchor Alcazar Metallic bronze 9310, randomly stitch the butterfly, repeat with the Anchor Alcazar Metallic pink 9315.
Following the manufactueres instructions, dissolve the Romeo and sculpt the butterfly using the Prym extra long glass-headed pins to help keep in place until dry. |
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