Two Butterflies Machine Embroidery Design Set - 4x4 Hoop

Blue and Teal Butterfly

Color	Madeira	Stitched area
	1132 Pantone 291 C	Pale blue fill on the lower wings
	1176 Pantone 2143 C	Blue shading inside the lower wings
	1185 Pantone 7719 C	Deep teal on the inner upper wings and around the lower-wing fill
	1004	Light edging on the lower wings and pale spots near the upper wingtips
	1289 Pantone 631 C	Teal streaks near the bases of the upper wings
	1030 Pantone 2708 C	Blue-gray fill on the body
	1007 Pantone 426 C	Dark wing outlines and veins, body details and antennae
	1008 Pantone 7547 C	Charcoal shading near the upper wingtips

Red Butterfly

Color	Madeira	Stitched area
	1007 Pantone 426 C	Dark wing bases and outer areas, body outline and antennae
	1146 Pantone 485 C	Red fill on the upper wings and red accents on the lower wings
	1181 Pantone 7427 C	Burgundy shading on the lower wings and details on the upper wings and body
	1192 Pantone 125 C	Ochre wing veins and edging
	1362 Pantone 2363 C	Gray-violet fill on the body
	1030 Pantone 2708 C	Small blue-gray highlight near the head

How do I keep the entire butterfly visible on a folded napkin?

Fold the napkin as you plan to serve it and lay a full-size printout of the butterfly over the visible corner. Leave room for the wingtips and antennae between the fold and the finished hem. Unfold the napkin, mark the design center and one axis, then check the placement on the machine. On a matching set, use the same reference edges on every napkin so the two motifs line up when folded.

What backing supports the filled wings without making the napkin too stiff?

Start with one layer of medium-weight cut-away stabilizer on a firmly woven linen or cotton napkin. Prewash and press washable napkins before marking. Test on a scrap of the same fabric and check for ripples around the wing outlines after unhooping. Trim the backing close to the motif, leaving a small margin around the stitching.

How do I hoop a napkin corner that does not reach both sides of the frame?

If the fabric reaches the frame, hoop the napkin and backing together without stretching the weave. For a corner that cannot be clamped securely, hoop the backing and secure the napkin to it with a light application of temporary embroidery adhesive, tested first on a scrap. Smooth the fabric flat. Use your machine's position check to make sure the full butterfly clears the hoop and the bulky hem.

Can I stitch both butterflies on the same placemat with a 4x4 hoop?

Yes, in two hoopings. Lay out both full-size templates first and mark each center before stitching. Embroider the first butterfly, then rehoop for the second. Keep the first motif clear of the ring and the next stitching area so neither set of wings is crushed or overlapped.