Sketch a butterfly over a pieced background with simple, yet dramatic free-motion thread sketching. Frame it, sew it into a pillowcase, create a fantastic wall-hanging or make it a wearable piece. The possibilities for this Sulky Cotton Thread stitched butterfly are endless!
TECHNIQUES LEARNED
- Artistic placement of designs
- Easy piecing
- No-stress Free-motion Thread Sketching
- Free-motion quilting over printed fabrics
- Using fabric design elements for quilt patterns
- Solvy or Heat-Away patterns
- Unique presentation of quilt art using stretcher frames
- Stitching-in-the-ditch
- Using different weights of threads, including Polyester Invisible
Supplies:
- Sulky 30 wt. (or heavier 12 wt.)
- Solid Color Cotton Thread #733-1005 Black
- Sulky Black Bobbin Thread
- Sulky PolyLite #972-5019 Chocolate Mousse
- Sulky Clear Polyester Invisible Thread (optional)
- Sulky KK 2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive
- Sulky Heat-Away Stabilizer – (2) 10” x 10” pieces (or Sukly Solvy)
- 14” square of Sulky Soft n’ Sheet Extra Stabilizer for Backing
- ¼” foot
- Stitch-in-the-Ditch Foot
- Spring-loaded, Free-motion Foot
- Schmetz 90/14 Topstitch Needle
- Schmetz 75/11 or 80/12 Needle
- Ultra Fine-Point, Permanent – Ink Black Sharpie Marker
- Water Soluble; or Air or Heat-Erasable Pen
- 2 sets (4 pieces) of 10” Wooden Stretcher Frames
- Heavy duty staple gun and ¼” staples
- Rubber Mallet or small hammer(optional)
- Rotary Cutter, Mat & Ruler
Butterfly in Flight Instructions
Butterfly in Flight Pattern 1
Butterfly in Flight Pattern2
Decorative Thread Handout
Stabilizer Handout
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