Embroidered Bee with Vintage Metal Disco Ball Antennae

Years ago, I made some embroidered brooches in these beautiful wooden frames but kept a couple, until now.  I had known I wanted to try a bug of some kind and this ladybug was my first try - and I LOVE how it turned out!

Complete with vintage, metal disco ball antennae - because I can't resist a little disco ball action whenever possible.

I stitched the center in my favorite French Knots and used a stunning, oversized vintage Teak bowl as the outer frame. This bowl is larger than the usual vintage bowls I work with, but felt like the extra bit of magic and space for the fun ladybug to hang out in.

I painted in the center a shimmery, vibrant apple green to really showcase the ladybug and give it lush home.

*Teak outer frame is a used, vintage piece, which means it may have signs of wear and tear that only add to the story of the overall piece.  

** It's best to hang your fiber art piece in a place that doesn't get direct sun and I don't recommend touching the fibers.  

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D E T A I L S:

- 7.5" wide (outer Teak frame)

- 2.5" deep

- fully hand stitched in my favorite French knots

- keyhole on the back allows you to hang the sculpture flush, from a single nail