Dragonfly

Disclaimer: I don't know how to knit or crochet. One of my grandmothers crocheted and I have lots of knitter and crocheter friends, but I've never picked up either. That doesn't stop me from occasionally buying yarn or browsing in the yarn aisle at a fabric store. Aspirational crafting is a thing. 

Technically, embroidery thread (or floss) is categorized as a type of yarn, but I don't know all that many people who think of it that way. There are also forms of needlework that utilize heavier weight thread, typically made of wool, that are more yarn-like, so really we're all just one big yarn/thread family. I found the yarn I used today at the upcycle craft store I went to a few weeks ago. It fit in my $5 bag along with some Paper Source cards, beads, and another fancy yarn. I definitely got my $5 worth of stuff.

I've wanted to embroider a dragonfly for awhile now. I love dragonflies and I've been seeing them around a lot lately, so it felt like the right time. Originally, I was only going to use my Dazzle (that's the name) yarn for the wings, but I decided to embroider the wings and then add the yarn in case I didn't like the yarn. I'm not sure what one uses Dazzle (JAZZ HANDS) yarn for, but it makes a fun dragonfly wing. I don't know that I used the yarn to the best of its abilities, but I like the added something it gives the dragonfly. 

With Dazzle

Without Dazzle

DAZZLE!

Details:
Stitches: back and satin stitches
Thread palette: SS 501, 404 (2 strands), DMC 310 (2 and 3 strands)
Other materials: Dazzle yarn, shade 102