Butterfly Album Monarchs More Author:Bea Oglesby Welcome to the wonderful world of butterflies. Over three dozen beautiful butterfly patterns, including several Monarchs in different shapes and sizes, are just begging to be appliqu?d. With each pattern is a color photograph of the appliqu?d block, a full-sized butterfly pattern, and tips on appliqu? technique and fabric selection. The reader w... more »ill also find a fascinating guidebook-like description of each butterfly and its characteristics. The patterns are fun to do, with only three pieces in the Checkered White butterfly, and most of the butterflies having only five to nine pieces to appliqu?. Many of the patterns have been simplified for ease of cutting and sewing; however, the author was true to the basic shape and the field markings of the species.
These breathtaking designs will have you all aflutter!
* Over three dozen patterns feature a fabulous fauna of butterflies, from the Alberta Arctic to the Zebra Swallowtail. Monarchs, metalmarks, and many more varieties are just begging to enhance your next project.
* Simplified for appliqu?, these gorgeous butterflies are easy to cut and sew. The basic shape and field markings of the individual butterflies have been kept true to the species, making them [both] realistic and easy.
* Artfully showcased, the butterflies appear to be in their natural habitat amid a faint array of flowers. The patterns are accompanied by a fascinating guidebook-like description of each butterfly and its characteristics.
Other AQS books by the author:
Birds & Flowers Album (2003)
Wildflower Album: Appliqu? & Embroidery Patterns (2000)« less