Blackwork Butterfly – Spectral Instructions
Blackwork Butterfly – Spectral Instructions
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The Spectral Butterfly is an intermediate embroidery in my blackwork art embroidery designs.
Blackwork is a counted form of hand embroidery in which interesting blackwork patterns are worked on the wings, body and flight trail and then areas outlined with metal threads such as pearl purl and twist.
There are 21 pages of detailed instructions with step-by-step numbered patterns and diagrams to guide you through the embroidery.
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Needles – Blackwork
My blackwork kits come with two tapestry needles. If you choose a kit with 14 and 16 count fabric you will be provided with one size 24 (largest) and one size 26. If you choose a kit with 28 count or 32 count fabric you will be provided with one size 26 and one size 28 (smallest). You have the option to purchase more needles in case you loose a needle.
Needles – Blackwork
My blackwork kits come with two tapestry needles. If you choose a kit with 14 and 16 count fabric you will be provided with one size 24 (largest) and one size 26. If you choose a kit with 28 count or 32 count fabric you will be provided with one size 26 and one size 28 (smallest). You have the option to purchase more needles in case you loose a needle.
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The Spectral Butterfly is an intermediate embroidery in my blackwork art embroidery designs. Blackwork is a counted form of hand embroidery in which interesting blackwork patterns are worked on the wings, body and flight trail and then areas outlined with metal threads such as pearl purl and twist.
There are 21 pages of detailed instructions with step-by-step numbered patterns and diagrams to guide you through the embroidery. You have a choice of working the design from a full chart or in the tissue paper transfer method, my recommendation is to work the embroidery in the tissue paper transfer method as if you make a mistake it does not throw off the whole pattern and it is easier to correct the mistake.
The spectral butterfly is intermediate of my blackwork designs not intended to be worked on 14 or 16 count Aida, so you should be able to count on 28 count or 32 count fabric. A stitching light and magnification are an asset to work the embroidery. If you are not sure if the technique is for you, you could try the Introductory to Blackwork -Small Blackwork Butterfly first which is quicker and easier to work.
Embroidery Size:
- 28 Count Fabric: 7 3/8 inches (18 1/2 cm) high by 7 3/8 inches (18 1/2 cm) wide
- 32 Count Fabric: 6 1/2 inches (15 1/2 cm) high by 6 1/2 inches (15 1/2 cm) wide
Supplies Needed To Work The Embroidery:
- Sheet of White Tissue Paper
- A Piece of 28 Count or 32 Count Fabric 14 inches (35 cm) Square
- One Skein of Black YLI Silk Thread
- One Skein of Black DMC Embroidery Cotton
- Red Polyester Sewing Thread
- Brown Polyester Sewing Thread
- Gold Very Fine Pearl Purl
- Copper No. 1 Twist
- Silver #9 and #14 Spangles
- One Size 20 Tapestry Needle
- One Size 26 Tapestry Needle
- One Size 28 Tapestry Needle
- One Size 10 Crewel Embroidery Needle
- 12 inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks
- Packet of Size 26 or Size 28 Tapestry Needles
- Pencil
- Tweezers for Removing Tissue Paper
- Sharp Scissors for Cutting Pearl Purl
- Dressmaker Pins
| Weight | .15 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 37 × 27 × 0.9 cm |
| Blackwork Spectral Butterfly | Instructions for 28 Count Fabric – PDF, Instructions for 32 Count Fabric – PDF, Instruction Booklet for 28 Count Fabric – Hard Copy, Instruction Booklet for 32 Count Fabric – Hard Copy |
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