While searching yesterday for that new "creative something" to try I came across a wonderful site on Etsy - Blue Terracotta by Laura. At once I loved her butterflies and decided to have a go at making one, working it out as I went. The smaller aqua-white butterfly was the result.
Then last night I discovered Laura had a website which includes a tutorial for making her butterflies. My method and materials are a little different but follow a similar basic process.
Today I bought some iron-on interfacing (to give more body to the wings while using quilting weight fabrics) and made the larger purple-green butterfly with a wingspan of 5"/12.5cm. The possibilities are endless for recreating life-like butterflies or being as creative and fanciful as you like. I can't wait to make another one, maybe a little smaller this time.
You could have flying butterflies gracing your wall in place of the flying ducks my Mum had! They would make a pretty mobile too! Lovely!
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ReplyDeleteI was looking for sites that you showed in your post and almost forgot to write a comment from you: (. Want to tell you that butterflies are adorable and definitely the youngest daughter will be worn in the hair. Yours.
These are just lovely! I would love to see dragonflies too!
ReplyDeletebeautiful work! complimenti! :)
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful. I like the idea of making a mobile.
ReplyDeleteThats nice Karen.....well done.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, RW & SK
They are lovely,what a good idea. Eloise has some paper ones also bought from Etsy flying up her bedroom wall that are getting a bit tatty. She could make some of these to replace them.
ReplyDeleteThey are quite fun to make Saskia, not too fiddly. Lots of inspiration on the sites mentioned above.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan - it sounds like you (deservedly), had a feeling of accomplishment , well done.
ReplyDeleteThese are really neat and they make you feel happy just looking at them. I'm sure creating them is great fun.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend ~ FlowerLady
The patterns and colors are endless! What a clever creation.
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Filip
These are delightful and so creative, Karen!! I love them! Thanks, as always, for sharing not only the fun and the beauty, but your talent as well!! Hope you and your family enjoy a beautiful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThose butterflies are beautiful!! You are very creative with your needle and thread!
ReplyDeleteSweet!!! Love how they look like they're fluttering!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely butterflies! For the whole year :)
ReplyDeletethat is very fun! you could probably sell them on etsy :). blessings!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your colorful butterflies, Karen. You are always creating something!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed that you could whip those out so fast. They turned out great!
ReplyDeleteI love your butterflies, Karen. As you say so, so, so many possibilities. I must try a few of these gorgeous critters. Thank you for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful and so creative!
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to go make something at this very moment.
We just had my husband's brother, mother, grandmother, and three extra nephews added to our household all evening though, I just finished sweeping up & washing dishes.
I suppose I'll call it a night.
I'm inspired to make something tomorrow though. :)
These are lovely - you could attach little clips of some sort and put them on your Christmas tree. I have seen similar ones made with vintage embroidery on pinterest, so will have to look at this tutorial now. Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI just love your butterflies. I would love to give them a try. Who know I just might.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
One can never have enough butterflies.These are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow, looks so nice ... Also for gift wrapping. Wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice sunday.
Cheers, Heidrun from Bavaria <3
oh I love them. They are so cute . So beautiful
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! My little girl would love them!
ReplyDeleteI like your fabric butterflies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Butterflies! I am always amazed by the beautiful things you create and these are no exception. I especially love the face of the purple and green one.
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