A Butterfly Flew By

While out walking and looking for something great to photograph, this beautiful large butterfly seemed to know what I was doing,.......

and stopped by to pay me a visit. My photograph does not do it justice, however, it was so much more beautiful than what the camera reveals.
In the work I do, I get most of my inspiration from nature, such as butterflies and flowers. I have had this set of pillowcases just waiting to be stitched for the longest time. I usually embroider butterflies in the traditional yellow with black. After being visited by such a beautiful creature, I turned to my blacks, peacock blues, and soft blues. You can't tell much by this photo, but the peacock blue running through the black center is striking. The spots on the outside wings are a much bluer soft blue as well.

A sprig of leaves flow on each side of the butterfly.

I need to now add an edging to the bottom and I will have one more set of pillowcases complete. I am still getting my stock ready to sell.

Now......

what color of butterfly do you like best??? The large yellow and black Tiger Swallowtail? The black and red Admiral? Or the tiny blue or yellow butterflies flitting back and forth among the flowers?

I would love to hear!