Amy Butcher’s Chickens

This glorious hand-stitched treasure has been beautifully made by Amy Butcher and is a one-off and cannot be repeated. The cockerel is simply magnificent with such clever details on his face and tail. Amy has combined printed fabrics, metallic threads, space-dyed fibres and surface embroidery to create a masterpiece.

The image unframed measures 6.75in (17cm) square. Supplied framed in faux oak with a card mount and measures 10in (25.5cm) square.

I met the very talented Amy Butcher when she was exhibiting at the Knitting & Stitching Show in Harrogate a number of years ago. I thought that her embroideries were simply exquisite, and I wanted to buy them all! Amy is a true artist as you will see by the kind faces on her creatures. She uses different fabrics, lace, beads and sequins in such an effective way combining them with different free embroidery stitches and surely creates a treasure every time.

I am glad to say that Amy is now making lovely kits of some of her garden embroideries. You must have a look at her website where you will also see her cushion panels and also a glorious range of gift cards. I am offering three finished pieces of Amy’s work which are supplied framed and glazed with a card mount.