Bring whimsical elegance to your stitching with this stylised portrait of a woman framed by curling hair, leaves, flowers and a butterfly resting like a finishing touch. The green dress and puffed sleeve give her a storybook feel, while the mix of orange, peach, grey, black and layered greens keeps the design lively rather than sugary. It will especially appeal to stitchers who like feminine botanical artwork with a slightly dramatic, illustrated look.
With 10 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched build, this design has the presence to hold its own on the back of a denim jacket, the front of a canvas tote or the centre of a cushion panel. It suits fabrics with enough body to support the coverage, where the strong outlines and filled floral details can sit cleanly and show off the contrast between the dark hair, pale skin tones and leafy surround. If you want a portrait design that feels decorative from a distance and more intricate the closer you look, this one does that beautifully.
