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The artfully showcased book Butterfly Album Monarchs & More by Bea Oglesby has over three dozen patterns featuring butterflies from the Alberta Arctic to the Zebra Swallowtail and more. Patterns are simplified for appliqué and the basic shape and field markings have been kept true to the species. The patterns are accompanied by a fascinating guidebook-like description of each butterfly.

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Butterfly Album
Monarchs & More

Author: Bea Oglesby
Pages: 79
Page Size: 8 1/2" X 11"
Publisher: American Quilter's Society
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4FF0184
Weight: 0.9 lb

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These breathtaking designs will have you all a-flutter! Choose from over three dozen patterns that feature the fabulous fauna of butterflies, from the Alberta Arctic to the Zebra Swallowtail and many more varieties that are just begging to enhance your next appliqué project. These butterflies are easy to cut and sew and basic field markings have been kept true toe the species making them realistic. Each butterfly appears to be in their natural habitat amid a faint array of flowers. The patterns are accompanied by a fascinating description of each butterfly and its characteristics.

Author Bea OglesbyAbout the Author

Combining sewing and drawing is a natural for Bea Oglesby. She considers gardens, flowers, and nature endless sources of ideas for appliqué Although Bea did not start quilting until the mid-1980's, she has sewn most of her life having three daughters and a background in home economics. Bea has lived in Japan and has a certificate in Japanese flower arranging. She has also studied art, including charcoal sketching, oils, and watercolors.

Bea teaches and lectures in her community and belongs to several quilt guilds. She is also a volunteer in the community and at the Johnson County Library. She lives in Kansas with her husband. American Quilter's Society books by Bea include Veggies from the Good Earth (2006) Art Nouveau for the 21st Century (2006), Butterfly Album (2004), Birds and Flowers Album (2003), and Wildflower Album: Appliqué & Embroidery Patterns (2000).

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Table of Contents

Preface6Anglewings
52
Introduction 7Swallowtails
58
Butterfly Instructions9Blues
63
Butterfly Patterns11Metalmarks
69
Monarchs12Satyrs
71
Skippers20Coppers
73
Sulphurs27Bibliography
77
Whites34Index
73
Fritillaries40Meet the Author
79
Boldly Patterned 45 

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