Butterflies & Insects
Butterfly, dragonfly, bee and ladybug machine embroidery designs, from delicate outlines through to bold tattoo style and floral treatments.
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Butterfly and Insect Machine Embroidery Designs
Butterflies are among the most versatile designs to own because they suit almost any item and almost any recipient. This category runs from fine single colour outlines that sit well on lightweight blouses and handkerchiefs, through floral butterflies where the wings are built from flower shapes, to bold tattoo style versions with strong outlines and saturated colour.
Dragonflies, bees and ladybugs make up the rest and work well scattered in groups rather than used singly. A cluster of three at different sizes across a cushion or a tote reads better than one placed in the centre.
Working with Fine Detail
The delicate outline designs need a firm hoop and a stable backing, because any movement shows immediately in a thin line. Use a fresh sharp needle and slow the machine down for the antennae and wing veins.
Formats and Downloads
Every design downloads instantly as a zip containing PES, PEC, JEF, DST, HUS, VP3, XXX, PCS, EXP and CSD. Colour change lists, stitch counts and finished dimensions appear on each design page.