Blue butterfly perched on flowering branch
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Butterflies are among nature's most transformative creatures, undergoing complete metamorphosis from caterpillar to winged adult. Their iridescent blue wing coloration, like that depicted here, typically results from structural color rather than pigment—microscopic scales on their wings refract light to produce vivid hues. Butterflies are important pollinators, visiting flowers for nectar and transferring pollen between blooms as they feed.
- Stitch count: 140 x 100
- 21 colors in the palette
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140 x 100 stitches 21 colors
Pattern description
A serene composition in cool pastels captures a sapphire butterfly alighting on a delicate flowering branch against an azure sky. The design employs 21 DMC thread colors to render soft white and blush blossoms with warm peachy accents, creating subtle depth across the 140 × 140 stitch count. This intermediate-level counted cross-stitch pattern balances restful negative space with intricate detail work, making it ideal for needleworkers seeking a meditative project with confident color play and graceful natural subject matter.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 140 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10 x 7.1 inches or 254 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.9 x 13 inches or 404 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
