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| Butterflies of North America |
You may recall when I learned stumpwork from tutor, Owen Davies from The Royal School of Needlework. My project then was a Red Spotted Purple Butterfly. He chose to teach it because a contingency of tutors from the RSN had come to Kentucky for our classes, and that butterfly was Kentucky's state butterfly.
Before it was time for everyone to pack up and leave, Owen and a number of students went to a wonderful, local needlework shop together. While there, he helped me choose all the silk threads I would need to stitch a Monarch butterfly.
I've found myself thinking about Owen lately. He passed away a year after returning home to the UK from the states, so when I stitch my Monarch, it will be in his honor.
I'd been planning to start my fourth Seasonal Birds (goldfinches) next, but the idea of doing the butterfly won't leave me alone I think I need to stitch it.
What do you think? Goldfinches or a silk Monarch? Let me know in the comments.
Oh my... decisions, decisions. Hmmm. I say "Both!" 😃
ReplyDeleteHi Lois-
DeleteHa! You're no help. lol
Donna
I have to agree with Lois. Sorry, that may not be helpful.
ReplyDeleteHi Bev-
DeleteYou guys are funny. lol
xo
Donna
Same here, it's hard to pick one!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure both will be beautiful.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn-
DeleteLol. Thanks a bunch! 😂
xo
Donna
ummmmm - both? If the monarch is lying on your heart, obviously it wants to be done first.
ReplyDeleteHi MA-
DeleteI'm leaning toward the Monarch for that reason.
xo
Donna
If the Monarch is calling listen. There is such a thing as rotation! Charlene in Phoenix.
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene-
DeleteI think you're right. I'm going to pull my materials and set up the Monarch. (Btw-I'm sooo excited for you!)
xo
Donna
Always go with you first instinct.
ReplyDeleteThere is a reason why the monarch is on your mind.
How special for Owen to help select the silks.
He's sending you a sign that the butterfly needs to fly.
Enjoy the weekend.
Shirley
Hi Shirley-
DeleteI think you're right. My red spotted purple needs a companion. I need to start this with Owen in mind. It will be my tribute to what a fine tutor he was.
xo
Donna