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Mom's Mariposa

I couldn't resist doing this design again because it reminds me of my mother. When I was growing up she had a collection of butterflies in a frame that I was very fascinated by. I always thought it was so pretty, and as most little girls do, fell in love with butterflies. This large beauty is against a reddish brown dupioni silk. If you're around warm lights- like tungsten bulbs in the house, you'll swear it's burgundy. I love silk that changes colors under different light sources, it's always fun to see what it will look like next. The medium, avocado greens of the butterfly wings and the deep turquoise blue tips are a great contrast to the warm brown. For the larger wings, I always make sure to cut the fabric so the large mums will show. The antennas are satin stitched and the pattern on the back is top stitched in a free way so that each bag will be slightly different. I used bright green satin for the lining.

$145.00