Chart: Insects on labels, Cross Stitch Pattern

When the refined world of the embroiderer meets the delicacy of the insect world, a collection full of poetry and natural charm is born. Butterflies with precious wings, ethereal dragonflies, delicate ladybugs or elegant beetles take their place on delightful embroidered labels inspired by curiosity cabinets and naturalist collections of yesteryear.

Each motif subtly celebrates the beauty of insects and the delicacy of needlework. The meticulously embroidered details evoke old plates, herbariums, and small treasures carefully preserved in the workshops of passionate embroiderers. Soft harmonies of natural linen, moss green, greyish blue, warm brown, and powdery touches bring a great deal of elegance and authenticity to the whole.

Subtle interplay of half-stitches, backstitches, and delicate nuances give relief and lightness to the wings, silhouettes, and decorative ornaments. Each label thus becomes a small refined piece, ideal for personalizing a pouch, embellishing a box, decorating a notebook, or creating charming sewing accessories.

This gentle collection evokes old naturalist worlds, objects patinated by time, and the pleasure of creating delicate and unique pieces. An elegant embroidery that will charm nature, sewing, and needlework enthusiasts.

The design was embroidered on a natural white 12-thread/cm linen fabric.
To be embroidered on an 11-thread/cm linen fabric, a 5.5 or 7-count Aida fabric, or even on gauze for a more delicate finish. To preserve the luminosity of the colours and the natural spirit of the design, opt for a light, natural, or slightly off-white fabric.

The charts are printed with symbols and colours (Ref: DMC) on 6 pages.

Chart size: 160 stitches wide × 130 stitches high; if you embroider on 11-thread/cm linen, over 2 warp threads and 2 weft threads, or on 5.5-count Aida, your embroidery will measure approximately 29 × 23.6 cm.