Tutorial: Sparkling embroidered dragonflies

Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations explains how to create embroidered dragonflies with gorgeous iridescent wings. See her tute.

The Dragonfly represents change, metamorphosis, adaptation, and self-realization in practically every corner of the planet. The shift that is frequently mentioned stems from mental and emotional maturity as well as recognizing the greater meaning of life. In many nations, the dragonfly is a significant emblem.

Dragonflies can achieve speeds of up to 35 miles per hour and can fly backward just as smoothly by taking off vertically, like a helicopter. Their compound eyes are virtually touching, and each one contains around 28,000 single eyes, called ommatidia.