Buckeye Front

Buckeye Back


Never entered

This vest is the first of the Carolina Butterflies. The wings are layered and satin stitched using Wonder-Under. A line of metallic thread is stitched next to the satin stitch. The hour glass markings and the body are digitized from my drawings and appliqued by hand. Most of the details on the butterfly are satin stitched using heavy tear away on the back before quilting. The inside circles and ovals are turned on Mylar using my special circle method, batted and appliqued by hand. An organza insert was used around the butterfly to continue the design on the front. The reverse machine applique leaves on the font are digitized to my embroidery machine before the satin stitch is applied around the edge and to the stems. Heavy tear away is always used for stability. A unique raku button with a braided copy and loop on the other side is used for closure. Metallic thread is stitched around the leaves. Silk batting and lining are used with free motion quilting.