This quick little project fits into a 5" x 7" frame and couldn't be easier! I made the little butterfly by fusing two pieces of fabric together. After cutting it out, I stitched it onto the background using a few long straight stitches that do double duty as the butterfly's body. I did the rest of the stitching using two strands of embroidery floss—using a backstitch for the lettering and flower stems, lazy daisies for the flower petals and leaves, and French Knots for the flower centers.
You can find the pattern for Flutter by, Butterfly here. Before beginning, make sure that the box of the printed pattern measures 5'' x 7''. Using a water soluble marking pen, transfer the pattern to a 7'' x 9'' rectangle of background fabric and layer with a 7'' x 9'' piece of batting before stitching. This step gives a bit of dimension to your stitching and prevents the floss ends from showing through.
After stitching your project, remove the contents of a 5'' x 7'' frame, wrap both layers of the project around the glass, pop it back into the frame and voilà!
By the way, I'm always on the lookout for great frames and I actually found this beauty at Kohl's. The frame cost only $5 on sale, it comes in several great colors and best of all, it's deep enough to accommodate the extra layers of fabric and batting without having to tape the back. I bought two and I'll probably go back for more!
Before I go, I just wanted to let you know that I'm hard at work on a big project that I hope to be able to share with you soon. In order to be able to focus on the project, I've decided to take a month off from blogging. In the meantime, I wish you all happy quilting and I'll see you back here in July!
Jen