Toile imprimée pour broderie de perles (sans perles) « Magie nocturne »

“Night magic” — butterflies rise from an open water lily, and a sheaf of bright rays spreads from it across the whole night sky.

What the picture shows

At the bottom centre a pink-and-white water lily glows on dark water, with a few smaller buds and broad leaves beside it. From the flower long rays fan outward: deep green at first, then turquoise, blue and mauve, reaching the very top of the canvas. They are worked in rows of tiny beads, so they look like scattered sparks. Butterflies rise through this glow — yellow, orange, crimson and one in white and blue; another rests at the lower right. The background is deep violet night, and everything repeats below in a rippling reflection on the water. Coverage is partial: beads fill the rays, the flowers, the butterflies and the glints on the water, while the depth of the night stays as print on the canvas.

What you get

• Natural artist canvas with the full-colour pattern printed on it — no chart to follow on a screen
• Colour key for Czech Preciosa beads
• Beads, needles and thread are chosen separately

Specifications

• Finished size: 300×300 mm (11.81×11.81 in)
• Beads needed: approx. 7,758
• Bead colours: 17
• Base: natural artist canvas

A square piece with a striking light effect that looks well under a spotlight. It suits anyone who is not put off by long, repetitive rows of beads.