Work the pattern using 2 strands of 6-strand floss as follows:
• Embroider the vines and tendrils in back stitch
• The butterfly and letter outlines are worked in stem stitch
• Veining in the wings is worked in running stitch
• All dots are French knots
• Teadrop-shaped items are detached chain stitches
Redwork Alphabet Series - Part 1
From Cheryl Fall, former About.com Guide
B is for Butterfly
B is for Butterfly Redwork Embroidery Pattern
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Pattern for B - Redwork Alphabet.
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