Based on what I learned about Calalguidi embroidery and/or a padded, raised stem stitch, I decided it would be perfect for the body in my Rainbow Butterfly by Danji, Laurel Burch Artwork.
Cross stitches in the center to raise the middle.
Long stitches along the length of the body to make it more raised and to be perpendicular to the bars needed to make the wraps.
Straight stitches for the horizontal bars every 3rd canvas thread.
Rows of the raised stem stem stitch, squishing them close together on one side. I’m very happy with how it turned out.
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Perfect–gives the body dimension.
Comment by brendasneedlepointstudioblog August 17, 2024 @ 8:34 amI love Casalguidi stitch. It looks perfect on your butterfly.
Comment by Bobbi Ericson August 17, 2024 @ 9:58 amThanks Bobbi.
Comment by melitastitches4fun August 17, 2024 @ 10:03 amThat looks fabulous !! Worth the effort.
Comment by lpleyer August 17, 2024 @ 10:39 am[…] Back in August, I posted about the padded raised stem stitch that I used for the body (https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/08/16/raised-stem-stitch-for-rainbiw-butterfly/). […]
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