Yes. Bugs. I made some. Jeanie Schekel, the chair of the Ogden Bonneville Tatters group, held a class on Riet Surtel-Smeulders Daisy Picot Butterfly last month. I didn't finish in class, so my attempt at hiding the wire was not as easy as it probably should have been. There's wire in the wings so they can be shaped and hold the shape without stiffening. I did not choose the threads wisely either -- really should have selected three plain colors to get a proper contrast. Still, I do like these and I like this pattern. The top butterfly is size 20 and the bottom is size 40. Now I need to try it with size 80.The other bug is a dragonfly designed by Leesa Kramer, the Bonneville Tatters chair this year. It only takes about two yards of size 20 thread, four dagger beads and two big eye beads. I want to make more of these! Of course, before I make more, I should sew in the ends of this one.
Both the butterfly patterns are exotic !!! Love the little flowers blooming within :-)
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies work out really well and the dragon fly looks fun
ReplyDeleteGreat looking butterflies and bug. I have the CD for the butterfly from Tat Days. Will need to add this to the list of to do. However, is there a pattern for the but?
ReplyDeleteAwesome and beautiful "bugs"!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like your bugs!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant butterflies, and dragonfly
ReplyDeleteI like the colours they look very exotic
Margaret
These are so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteIs the pattern on tat days CD?
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Marty!