Bring ornate vintage colour to your stitching with this elegant 1970s-inspired butterfly, drawn with patterned wings, curled scrollwork and long looping tail trails. Pink, blue, gold, black, white, yellow, green and brown give it a layered, decorative look that feels more like an ornament than a simple nature motif. It suits anyone who likes butterflies with a little drama, especially stitchers dressing up boho clothing, keepsake linens or statement accessories.
With eight thread colours and a moderately dense build, it has enough detail to look rich without losing the shape of the wings and flourishes. It would sit beautifully on the back of a denim jacket, on a velvet or canvas cushion cover, or centred on a tote, kimono-style robe or embellished apron. The scrolling lines, tiny flower forms and fine antennae give the design movement, so it works best where you want the embroidery itself to be the focal point.
