Finally.
Forget the chrysalis and the whole metamorphosis thing.
I feel like I've given birth to my first insect.
So many little problems to solve.
Finding the right abdomen...
Luckily I found this pearl drop in my stash after many many hours of searching. I think it's perfect so it was well worth the wait.
Stitching the background flowers...
And then discovering that I had placed the flowers exactly where I would have liked the butterfly to go. Ugh.
And then fiddling and adjusting all that. Phew!
But it was ALL worth it! Doesn't Mr. Miller's pin look great? Thank you again to Sheila! It's gorgeous and so nice to have a real piece of diamond jewelry in this piece.
So now...it's Friday. I'm ready for happy hour. And I'm sooo excited that I only have a few finishing touches before this project is declared complete. I'm shooting to finish by Monday. Fingers crossed.
I'm looking forward to the weekend and we're supposed to have beautiful weather. I'll be stitching with my crazy quilting friends tomorrow, going on a family hike on Sunday afternoon, and then the big football showdown between the Ravens and the Steelers on Sunday night.
Here's hoping your weekend is just as fun!
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly is gorgeous!
Sounds like a fun weekend. No rain!!! LOL!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteShould have added that I love what you did with the abdomen.
Also, lot's of purple at work today. :-)
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
A beautiful creation !
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chris richards
xxxxx
I am awestruck--that butterfly is amazing. Your choices are perfect. I can't wait to see the whole project.
ReplyDeleteI love love love the butterfly! You found the perfect abdomen to complete the body, along with the
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About the dark outline that worried you - it really is not particularly noticeable & it does play to the color of your embroidered Tiffany. Congratulations on this accomplishment!
Katherine M. in Austin
Dare I say you are better with each new project? Where will you stop?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend!
Positively stunning!!
ReplyDeleteWhen you finish this you MUST photograph it and send a picture of it to Tiffany's... And speaking of Audrey Hepburn...her lucky oscar dress is going up for auction 11/29 in London...here's great closeup of the lace.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2057045/Audrey-Hepburns-lucky-Oscar-dress-set-fetch-60-000-auction.html Hugs Ger
ReplyDeleteOOOHHHHHH speechless.... absolutely gorgeous that bead was soooo worth the hunting and all that hard work ... and I can't believe you have almost got to the end ... what ever will you do next :) hope you have a fab weekend :) love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, your work is amazing. I could just sit here and stare at the butterfly. It's simply stunning. Congratulations on a beauty!!! Sounds like a perfect weekend to me!! Have fun.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! It is simply, completely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even notice the gray thread outline until I saw the comment about it, and I agree. It does a lovely job of picking up the Tiffany stitching.
The pearl abdomen is perfect. Really perfect. The kind of perfect that is so perfect that you can't imagine anything else after you've seen it.
You are one fantastic artist, Susan!
Have a great weekend!
Breathtaking! OMG. Hugs, Cat
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your creativity. The butterfly is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI know it was an ordeal but it's incredible!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Can't wait to see the final reveal!!
ReplyDeleteOh my Oh my!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent Susan!
ReplyDeleteMr. Miller's pin looks perfect as part of your butterfly.
The pearl abdomen is beautiful!
I hope this is the first of many insects.
Enjoy your weekend!
Truly magnificent, Susan. You just keep getting better and better....!
ReplyDeleteOh Susan this turned out perfectly wonderful! I love the abdomen. What a great piece for it and you had it in your stash.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend ~ FlowerLady
It IS Stunning! Worth the wait and you should always have it in view to admire!
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, this is truly stunning! What an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful. Your work is exquisite.
Heather
Wow, I've been following your progress with anticipating, wondering how it would turn out and I must say you've taken my breath away! Really awesome and inspiring job!! I love your design sensibility.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning:)
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I can't believe it's even possible to make something THIS beautiful.
ReplyDeletePerfect! Truly gorgeous - well done!
ReplyDeleteAbso-fantab-ulosely-fantastic
ReplyDeleteThat is just STUNNING ! thanks for sharing !
ReplyDeleteThat pearl abdomen is not the only perfect thing about this beauty! I the stick pin is so elegant looking and the whole thing....sings!
ReplyDeleteDeb
I have been following your progress of your butterfly. After watching all the work you put into it, I can really feel your triumph. The work was well worth the wait. It is sipmply gorgeous! It really looks like a piece of expensive jewelry. I can't wait to see the finished block.
ReplyDeleteStunning and humbling! You have captured the delicate beauty of a butterfly!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely amazing to look at this stitched piece (butterfly) and realize that it is components that you painstakingly gathered and lovingly stitched together with the end result being a piece that actually LOOKS like a single piece of jewelry. Every stitch is perfection.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Your butterfuly is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work, Susan! That is a one-of-a-kind butterfly, worthy of special display! I agree with Gerry! You are going to have to work hard to surpass this one.....
ReplyDeleteO___O!!! WoW!!!!
ReplyDeleteJust when I think I've seen the most exquisite thing ever, you top yourself. The butterfly is perfect. So beautiful.
Amazing Susan! Your work always blows me away.
ReplyDeleteIl est magnifique ! Quel travail ! Bisous et bonne journée
ReplyDeleteOnce again I am just amazed at your talent. Just beautiful.
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Be still my beating heart!
ReplyDeleteYou have excelled yourself yet again.
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! Wee got that pearl drop together at Beads Limited !! Remember!!???? IT makes the perfect Butterfly abdomen!!!! Brava Chica!!!
ReplyDeleteStunningly Gorgeous!!!!! I am in love with your butterfly! Makes me all fluttery just looking at it.....almost like walking up on a grand find in the woods! Awesome job Susan!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning gem! That butterfly is so lovely. I really like your flower too if I haven't already said that. They are just so delicate and dreamy. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I'm glad you found my name-dropping (Empyrean) when I last commented useful.
Beautiful.....Lovely work, you must be filled with joy at such a lovely accomplishment!!
ReplyDeleteWendy
This is stunningly gorgeous, just breathtaking, thanks for sharing, hugs Jennibellie x
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