Sunday, 24 June 2012

DRAGONFLY TUTORIAL !

Hi folks, well I shall explain the way I have made my little dragonflies !
1. Find a ''dragonfly outline drawing.''.....Google images have hundreds
2.Trace the outline and  transfer to your ground fabric, which is placed in a hoop
3. Trace each double set of wings only, and transfer onto a  organza ribbon
4.Cut each set of wings out very carefully with sharp scissors.
5.Place the organza wings in place on the transferred outline that is in the hoop and sew into place with feather stitch.
6.Now very carefully sew tiny buttonhole stitch around the two wings on both sides.
7.Now sew french knots for the central body in a variegated thread.
8.The long segmented body can either be done in rows of bullion stitches or
a thicker cord can be couched down in segments to make it look realistic!
9.All legs are done with straight stitch in a thick black sewing thread.
10.Two tiny metalic beads are sewn in position for the eyes.

Any questions, dont hesitate to email me (BIKERDCR@AOL.COM) and I will explain further if needed !!
Look closely at the close-up photos to help you !!!
Use your imagination and try holographic ribbon and specialist threads,
Variegated thread looks fabulous , look in your stash and see what wonderful





little beauties, you can make !!!! PLEASE, PLEASE keep in touch and let me see your little creations !!!
p.s. A very important point That I forgot to include......................
USING BONDAWEB OR IRON-ON VILENE ON THE BACK OF THE ORGANZA WINGS
WILL HELP STOP THE ORGANZA FROM FRAYING !!! APPLY THIS FIRST THEN CUT THE WINGS OUT !!!

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58 comments:

  1. michaelgoodes24 June 2012 at 15:59

    Amazing how you create these Chris, I am glad that your hands are able to do this beautiful work. They are just like the real thing.XXXX

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  2. Luiz Vaz24 June 2012 at 16:20

    Chris, thank you for the tutorial. You are an artist!

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  3. Suztats24 June 2012 at 17:56

    Gorgeous Chris!

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  4. Mánya24 June 2012 at 22:49

    Your dragonflies are amazing! Thank you for the tutorial, I will most definitely try to make one.

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  5. Stamps and Paper25 June 2012 at 01:11

    Brilliant tutorial Chris and for close pictures live the touch of sparkle on the dragonflies

    Hugs Anne xx

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  6. Glenda25 June 2012 at 03:32

    This is a wonderful tutorial. It really makes me want to try this!

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  7. margaret25 June 2012 at 04:59

    a great set of instructions Christina and one day I will have a go

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  8. medhadevdas25 June 2012 at 05:13

    thank you for the tutorial

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  9. Lorraine25 June 2012 at 08:00

    THANK YOU Chris for this. Fantastic close-up photos too!

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  10. Queeniepatch25 June 2012 at 21:29

    Thank you for a clear and easy to understand tutorial. I am in the process of making greeting cards and a Chris Richards' dragonfly is perfect. I'll keep you posted of my progress.

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  11. mustrica27 June 2012 at 09:35

    Wonderful, wonderful!!!

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  12. Queeniepatch27 June 2012 at 18:46

    I just thought you might want to see the dragonfly I made:
    http://queeniepatch.blogspot.jp/2012/06/greeting-cards-and-dragonfly.html

    I had a smashing time making it thanks to your excellent tutorial. Naughty as I am I changed the organza ribbon to pressed Angelina fibres - they don't fray as easily.

    Looking forward to more tutorials from Ella's Craft Creations!

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  13. The Sparkly Fairy28 June 2012 at 02:46

    Gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  14. another.realm28 June 2012 at 09:08

    Christina,
    It is so lovely of you to share your luscious dragonfly technique with us!! I really look forward to making some for my next quilt and I will surely let you know about it!!
    Thank You,
    jeanne-marie

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  15. Unknown28 June 2012 at 10:15

    Adding "stitch witch" to the back of the organza, ribbon or fabric, will aid with the fraying.

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    1. Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards28 June 2012 at 11:07

      Whoever you are.....Thank you for pointing this out !
      Her in the UK, we would use BOND-A-WEB or VILENE !!!

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  16. Ileanas Lace30 June 2012 at 03:00

    Dina broderier är väldigt finna ,och väll gjorda!
    Din blogg blir en av minna favoriter!

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  17. Anonymous1 July 2012 at 08:20

    your dragonflies are amazing! thanks for so generously sharing your tutorial!

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  18. letslearnembroidery2 July 2012 at 02:04

    Really pretty!

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  19. Leelagovind2 July 2012 at 05:14

    thank you so much for the tutorial..

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  20. Rebag3 July 2012 at 07:26

    Simply gorgeous!!

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  21. Séverine8 July 2012 at 06:37

    Thank you for your tutorial,it's very clear and I shall do it perhaps for cards

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  22. BUDGETB10 July 2012 at 05:38

    These are just beautiful ! I was very happy for your tutorial. Hopefully I can try making these.

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  23. latha11 July 2012 at 13:22

    A very big thank you for the detailed tutorial.I wish to do one but need more practice in my stitches before I start. Hope soon I will be able to do it.I really really want to do it. So beautiful like real.

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  24. josy1518 July 2012 at 06:25

    Very beautifull

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  25. Unknown15 September 2012 at 05:07

    gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing your method. It is stunning :D

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  26. Mahalakshmi19 September 2012 at 21:07

    Thank you so much for the lovely tutorial.Can I use the liquid fray check for the wings..I got it from the US?.The items you have mentioned to check fraying is not available here in my place(India). Kindly let me know. Or can I fill the leaves with shining variegated Rayon thread before cutting it out..I hope you understand what I mean!!

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  27. JennyPennyPoppy1 October 2012 at 09:54

    Beautifully stitched dragonflies and thank you for the tutorial!

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  28. Unknown18 October 2012 at 09:10

    Awesome! can't wait to try!!!

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  29. neha20 October 2012 at 11:17

    thanks for lovely tutorial!

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  30. Mimi22 October 2012 at 07:05

    Thank you so much for sharing- these are inspiring!

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  31. Connie13 November 2012 at 08:50

    Thank you very much -- these are just gorgeous!

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  34. Stiching4fun11 January 2013 at 07:32

    I love your Dragonfly, I will have to try this when I get a little more practice time in.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Pat G.

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  36. Chyfey4 February 2013 at 21:55

    these are gorgeous

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  37. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 07:42

    Oh my! Just found your tutorial! I am definitely going to add this to my Do-It-Soon list.
    Thank you so very much!
    ~ Zuzu

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  38. la fée faribole28 February 2013 at 10:40

    So nice dragonffly, i enjoy .Thank you for the tuto .
    Sandrine

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  39. Anonymous12 March 2013 at 14:05

    Hi Chris - love your dragonfly interpretations! I am currently doing a cushion with dragonflies on it so I am "borrowing" your ideas for the stitching! I belong to Stitchin Fingers & Hand Embroidery Network so keep an eye out for my photos. I will of course be acknowledging your ideas. Many thanks.
    Lynette Hale.

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  40. michaelgoodes24 March 2013 at 03:34

    Hi Chris, just joined Pinterest and found you. XXXX

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  41. Pratima Kapoor29 April 2013 at 06:23

    Visiting you blog via Hand Embroidery Network. This dragonfly is so beautiful. Many thanks for tutorial. I would love to give it a try.Same technique can be used for butterflies too.

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  42. Crazypatch25 June 2013 at 07:29

    Je vais surement essayer de faire une libellule sur mes hexagones... bien sur le te ferai parvenir la photo. elle est si jolie

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  43. Sallyann29 June 2013 at 16:09

    Please visit my blog on: www.myembroideryworld.blogspot.com
    to see my version of your dragonflies on a cushion I made for my bed. Love your versions too.

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  44. TXMess30 July 2013 at 07:29

    Stunning!

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  45. alcira7 August 2013 at 07:57

    hola, que hermosa tu libelula, gracias por enseñarnosla. felicitaciones.

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  46. alcira7 August 2013 at 10:19

    definitivamente hermosa, gracias por compartir sus DONES.

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  47. Anonymous6 September 2013 at 22:54

    vraiment superbe belle réalisation, je vais vite faire des essais
    merci

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  48. Toni4 November 2013 at 04:00

    Love this can't to try it thank you so much

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  49. Connie Eyberg Originals15 December 2013 at 18:09

    Chris, thank you for sharing this. When I get caught up I just may have to try this! These are so awesome.

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  50. Kellie22 January 2014 at 23:35

    Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing

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  51. LUNA25 February 2014 at 07:11

    Piękne wspaniałe ważki.

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  52. Anonymous29 March 2014 at 01:23

    Thanks for the tutorial! These are so nice!!! Annick

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  53. Zanacrafts29 March 2014 at 03:14

    Beautiful work! thank you so much for this tutorial :o) Shirl xx

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  54. Hanne31 March 2014 at 06:42

    These are the most beautiful dragonflies I have ever seen.
    Dragonflies are my lucky charm - my strength animal.
    Thanks a lot for sharing your lovely work!

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  55. Unknown18 November 2016 at 00:14

    These are fabulous! I hope to try one today. Thank you for the tutorial.

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  56. Silver Moss Jewellery17 January 2017 at 04:11

    These dragonflies are just beautiful, I do hope to be able to create something like that - thanks for sharing how you made them. I've linked to this post on the January Jewelled Web post on my blog :)

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