Friday, June 13, 2008

Wonky Butterfly Tutorial

I wanted a butterfly for something I am making. I looked around for pieced butterflies and didn't find anything that was what I wanted. I wanted a butterfly that looked somewhat real.

I've worked out a tutorial for this butterfly, and you can buy it at my Etsy store.

Click here for my Butterfly Tutorial at The Patchery Menagerie @ Etsy.

15 comments:

susan said...

thank you so much for your tute
it was perfect
i will try to make some b-flies this weekend and will show you them once they are done

Anonymous said...

You are marvelous, great tute. I love that word. Love you Ma

Anonymous said...

I think you should post more pics of the entire piece it's for.

I'm just sayin'...::whistles::

kimberlym said...

thanks for doing this tutorial. I have been wanting to make butterflies but couldnt get ones that looked right-this will make it a lot easier-thanks!

Browndirtcottage said...

WOW!! you've got a great blog. Love all the step by step photos and tutorials. Must have me some of them there butterflies!!!!

Joyce said...

I can see wonky butterflies in my near future. Thanks for the great tutorial.

Anonymous said...

super cool!

Vickie said...

yet again another great tute....wow i'm gobsmacked them wonky butterflies look great (i'm not a real butterfly person)..I've printed this off -I think it could make some great gift/swap items
cheers Vickie

Denise Felton said...

Wonderful! My readers are going to love this! I've scheduled a link to this post to go live on my blog early morning (Central USA time) on August 7. Thank you so much for this excellent resource.

Denise
http://needlework.craftgossip.com

Candi said...

wow! Awesome. thanks so much for the tutorial.
Hugz:)
Candi

Vicki said...

Looks like great fun!! I'm going to try it tonight. I found your blog from the email I just received from Quilter's Gallery!!

susan said...

well i finally got around to making ONE! hehe the center body part kind of threw me
i will post a pic of my butterfly in my flickr
thanks again

Anonymous said...

This is great info to know.

Carrie P. said...

You are so smart. Great lesson.

Emily said...

This tutorial rocks my world! :) Awesomeness! :)