The Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, papilio glaucus, has vivid dark jagged stripes against yellow and looks like the fur of
a tiger. This is the female of the species, with bright blue and gaudy golden topaz color on the rear wing. Since
butterflies are so amazingly delicate, the scale of the materials required a few artistic liberties. The stitched butterfly
is graceful, jeweled, classically colored, and made of raised gold bullion, metallic threads, crystals, glass beads,
and pearls. Design size approx 7x7 inches. Materials include: 12 x12 inch 24-count white Congress cloth, English
gold bullion pearl purl and bright check purl; Kreinik metallic braids and cords; Swarovski double aurora borealis
bicone crystals and mounted montee crystals; Miyuki metallic beads; Delica gold plated beads; and Japanese
pearls. Other items include needles, threads, padding, beeswax, wax paper, etc. The bound book contains full color
images. Prestitching required for workshop attendees. Ghost stitchers are permitted. Recommended skill level: Intermediate and Advanced.