Copper Japanese Butterfly

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Design size:
10cm (4 in) square
Instructions:
Not included. Instructions can be found in Book 10
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This kit is designed to be worked with the instructions contained in Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork & Goldwork (Page 40)

Raised detached forewings are the main feature of the Copper Butterfly. Using a combination of stumpwork and goldwork techniques, this interpretation of a Japanese family crest uses a variety of gold metallic threads, gold kid and sequins, and has been worked on a background of cream and gold shot kimono silk.

This goldwork embroidery kit contains all materials required to work this project.

Kit Contents

  • Ivory Duchess satin or Vintage kimono silk, calico, tracing paper, felt, organza, fusible web, gold kid leather, wire, beads and sequins.
  • Threads – Benton & Johnson metal threads, whole reel polyester thread, silk and metallic threads.

Equipment Required

  • 8 inch or 9 inch embroidery hoop, slate frame or stretcher bars
  • 5 inch or 4 inch embroidery hoop
  • Needles:
    • Crewel/Embroidery size 10
    • Sharps sizes 9 and 12
    • Sharp Yarn Darner size 16
  • Small sharp-pointed embroidery scissors and paper scissors
  • Small sharp-pointed scissors for cutting metal thread
  • Fine blunt-nosed tweezers
  • Mellor or small metal nailfile
  • Cutting board (small square of cardboard covered with velveteen)
  • Beeswax