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Post by pamd on Jan 30, 2012 14:25:40 GMT
I wanted to try the new TAST stitch, and had been thinking of butterflies, so I grabbed a piece of scrap felt and decided to use that with a butterfly shape to practice my stitches. My initial thought was that I would cut the butterfly out as I thought of doing butterfly pins - hair ornaments - whatever. I found this scrap of felt, outlined a butterfly on the sewing machine, then started the cretan stitch to outline the butterfly. To make a long story short, I couldn't stop. I love the butterfly in its "natural surroundings" on the felt. So, the question is, what can I do with a piece of felt, 10 x 7 inches? Not large enough for a book cover. Should I just continue with my original thought and just cut it out or ........ (btw, the colors aren't very true as there is a lot less yellow in the felt and the butterfly is black, pale yellow and a lilac shade.)  Butterfly1 by pamd8, on Flickr  butterfly2 by pamd8, on Flickr |
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 30, 2012 18:44:57 GMT
You could add more stitching to it and frame it. You could make it just the front panel of a book cover by trimming it and sewing it to the book cover. Or you could do the same and sew it to a bag or whatever else. I personally think you should add more stitching to make a 'scene' and frame it. The butterfly is gorgeous!!
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Post by jufergu on Jan 30, 2012 19:08:44 GMT
Yes, I would frame it. It is a great art piece. Just beautiful.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 30, 2012 19:47:54 GMT
Could you make a book mark? cut out the top part of the butterfly out and cut a strip the width of the tips of the bottom part of the wings. You could leave the butterfly sticking out the top. I would embroider the rest of the book mark to to stiffen it up.
I hope that makes sense.
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Post by shelley on Jan 30, 2012 20:47:47 GMT
Carry on and then frame it. It's beautiful....or just send it to me and I'll pin it on my inspiration board...ha. x
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Post by koffipot on Jan 30, 2012 21:17:53 GMT
Such a beautiful butterfly which looks so at home on there.  |
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Post by karen on Jan 30, 2012 21:36:23 GMT
Pam that is just gorgeous, i agree with all of the above , it would look beautiful on the front of a bag or let me know when you want my address lol |
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Post by pamd on Jan 30, 2012 21:54:35 GMT
Thank you all for your suggestions. Nothing hits me in the head right now and says "that's it", but I will keep thinking about it. I made another piece of felt this weekend (another small one) and just did the machine stitching of three butterflies on it. I may be sick of them before I finish- lol - but I had so much fun doing that first one that I thought I would continue, and perhaps this time I will be brave enough to cut them out and make them into pins.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 30, 2012 22:58:21 GMT
They will make beautiful pins. Can't wait to see them |
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 30, 2012 23:23:12 GMT
It /they would make great pins. Just take a deep breath and use sharp pointy scissors.
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Post by zed on Jan 31, 2012 9:09:40 GMT
They would make great pins That butterfly looks perfect on that piece though, I agree with keeping it on there or cutting out a large panel, but think keeping the whole piece as it is looks just right. The butterfly and the felt are both gorgeous. |
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Post by shelley on Jan 31, 2012 19:54:52 GMT
Am styruggleing to visualise pins...what do you mean? Am I just being daft? (No commennts on that - thank you...lol)
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Post by karen on Jan 31, 2012 21:30:34 GMT
LOL i was going to say the same thing to but didnt want to sound silly either lol
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 31, 2012 21:59:28 GMT
You are probably looking at it from the wrong angle. if she cuts it out close the the stitching she can sew a safety pin on the back and pin it to anything she wants.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 31, 2012 22:26:43 GMT
Like a brooch.
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