r/Embroidery • u/Sure_Teacher8967 • Jun 16 '26
Hand Leaf insect
I embroidered a leaf insect. Im so pleased with how it turned out 🤗
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u/idprefertomeep Jun 16 '26
Absolutely stunning! I thought this was just a bug photograph
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u/armlessturtleneck Jun 16 '26
Same I got to the second pic and was like crazy how it's camo looks like thread, then I realized
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u/AromaticScar346 Jun 16 '26
Same, I thought ok, that’s the insect photo, now show us the embroidery and then I realised…
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u/quillfoy Jun 16 '26
??? I THOUGHT THIS WAS REAL FOR A SECOND
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u/amesann Jun 16 '26
Me too. My mind is blown! But don't worry, I won't let it blow the leaf bug off its stick.
I keep looking back at it and thinking it's real!
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u/skidmore101 Jun 16 '26
That texture is UNREAL. or maybe too real. Astounding!!! I hope you enter that into a competition or fair or something
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u/Sure_Teacher8967 Jun 16 '26
I would love all my insects to be in an exhibit of some sort but I suck at putting myself out there like that 🫣
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u/mysteriousship Jun 16 '26
If you live in the US, state fairs are a fun place to showcase your work.
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u/Solskinn-Theola Jun 16 '26
Bloody hell!! I thought it was a "what's this bug" post! Amazing work 👏
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u/Fickle-Fly-6062 Jun 16 '26
Gorgeous! Is it embroidered on a bug shaped piece of cloth? It looks so 3d.
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u/Sure_Teacher8967 Jun 16 '26
It’s stumpwork (3D) embroidery so I stitch all the pieces separately, cut them out and stack them all together.
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u/Fantastic-Bike9889 Jun 16 '26
Ooooh what kind of embroidery frame is this called? (Also gorgeous work! The vein details are exquisite!!)
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u/Fickle-Fly-6062 Jun 17 '26
Oooh. Ok. Thats cool. Do you have to be super careful not to get too close when you cut them out? Do the threads come loose if you do?
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u/dollyayesha Jun 16 '26
I thought this was real and was wondering when did I join an insect sub!
Bravo bravo 👏 👏
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u/whereismydragon Jun 16 '26
I thought it was real!!! I was like huh, what subreddit is this from? Incredible work
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u/Suspicious-Lemon2451 Jun 16 '26
This is spectacular!! I'm stunned by how beautiful those stitches are! Is this long and short or a tiny, single-stranded split stitch?
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u/Sure_Teacher8967 Jun 16 '26
Thank you! Single strand long and short mostly, some satin stitch.
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u/Fine_Sample2705 Jun 16 '26
I’m absolutely in awe of your talent and the patience and attention that must have taken. Beautifully done.
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u/Embarrassed-Gap7803 Jun 16 '26
I thought this was a photo then I checked where I was at. Had to set my coffee down, I'm beyond impressed.
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u/henhennyhen Jun 16 '26
I almost scrolled by without noticing this is on the embroidery group. This is EMBROIDERED??!? Wow!!!
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u/LadySuhree Jun 16 '26
PARDON ME. HOW IS THIS NOT A PICTURE OF A LIVING SPECIMEN?! What witchcrafg and wizardry is this. Props to you!!
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u/Thoracics Jun 16 '26
Holy moly 😯 is it magic? How did you do it OP . Never seen anything like it. How long did it take you?
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u/Sure_Teacher8967 Jun 16 '26
I didn’t really keep track of time spent and it’s been very broken up because I’ve been in the hospital with my son for 6 weeks, but I started April 12th and I’m guessing it’s around 150ish hours.
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u/Amazing-Fondant-4740 Jun 16 '26
Oh cool a phot-OH MY GOD that's embroidery!! This is seriously phenomenal!!!
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u/onionwitheyes Jun 16 '26
What do you mean I get to see this masterpiece for free?? The details? It looks soo amazing!
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u/lilbigcoolfool Jun 16 '26
i was like, "what a lovely mantis" and then saw the community and was blown away! absolutely incredible
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u/sorrrr Jun 16 '26
I had to check your history to make sure you were real 😂 This is unbelievable and I love your political stuff too!!
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u/Lopsided_Error_4706 Jun 16 '26
This is incredibly beautiful. You should be so proud of yourself! You're so talented
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u/crimson_anemone Jun 16 '26
This is stunning. I had to double check what sub I was in... Incredible. 😍
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u/flymyprettiesss Jun 16 '26
Oh my word, I double checked this was the embroidery sub and gasped! What a gift you have and thank you for sharing it with us. Beautiful!
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u/SkeweredBarbie Jun 16 '26
If only I had 1% of that talent!!! That's gorgeous!!! I had to zoom in to see the stitches!
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u/plantdrhere Jun 16 '26
I thought this was a real picture of the bug you will use for inspiration. AMAZING!
How did you get the raised look for the body?
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u/chart1961 Jun 16 '26
I didn't look at which sub this was. I was going to give props on what a great photo of a live insect, then I saw the comments, and WOW! You did an amazing job!!!! 👏
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u/Capable-Vanilla-3569 Jun 16 '26
Well, I detest insects but I love what you did! Incredible talent and detail!
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u/autisticsm beginner Jun 16 '26
I thought i stumbled upon an insects subreddit but no—this is drop dead stunning omg!!
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u/Randomusingsofaliar Jun 16 '26
I’m also part of the etymology sub Reddit, and for a second I thought this was real. I had to check the sub Reddit after I saw the zoom in picture!
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u/NamelessCatLady Jun 16 '26
Wow!!! I thought this was real. I just got an embroidery beginner's set recently and can only hope to be half this good someday!
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u/Kwerkii Jun 16 '26
It is gorgeous. It looks 3D. Did you use wires or padding to create the 3D effect or is it just the stitching messing with my brain?
I am amazed either way. I am currently reading a book by Jane Nicholas because I want to try sewing bugs
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u/Sure_Teacher8967 Jun 16 '26
Thank you! Lots of wires on this one. It is just sitting on the black fabric.
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u/Anachropologist Jun 16 '26
Whoa!! I saw this and thought, “cool stick bug!” before doing a double take and realizing it was embroidered! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Incredible!! The close up is just exquisite. I can’t believe the level of detail. I’m in awe! Just wow!
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u/PatientPockets Jun 16 '26
This makes me want to start using the embroidery kit that I was gifted last year. Beautiful. 😻
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u/theembroideryclover Jun 16 '26
This is incredible! Legit thought it was real then saw that it was the embroidery page 🤯 you should be proud!
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u/Historical_Crab9444 Jun 16 '26
This is really impressive!! The folks in the subreddit are so talented! It’s inspirational.
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u/Aarlu Jun 16 '26
Beautiful 😍😍😍... In first slide it looks like a portrait so beautifully made ✨✨... Had to zoom in to see the embroidery! Exceptional Work🥰🥰🫶
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u/ggtaf Jun 16 '26
I would pay a fee to have someone do an online class showing how someone made this. It is so stunning! Great work
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u/mmeliss39 Jun 16 '26
Did this take months? I can't imagine having such patience. It's perfect. Love it!
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u/stupidbitch365 Jun 16 '26
You did this with thread??? 😭🤩 it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen
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u/aussie_teacher_ Jun 17 '26
The texturing over the wings is amazing! That light green in a kind of crazed pattern... So good!
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u/DaisyHotCakes Jun 17 '26
I audibly gasped when I realized what sub I was in. Holy shit balls this is incredible stitching and artistry!
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u/awkwardpunk Jun 17 '26
I had to check that I wasn't on an insect subreddit. This is absolutely beautiful work
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u/ChemistryJaq Jun 17 '26
Wow! I thought this was pressed leaf art based on the title, but nope! Damn impressive 😲
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u/Powerful-Plant-6013 Jun 17 '26
This stopped my scroll as a cool bug. I'm so impressed that it's actually embroidery! The lines and colors are beautiful.
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u/TiredVRS Jun 17 '26
I showed husband.
Oh cool, it's a leaf bug.
No it's not. Zoom in.
No, yeah it's a leaf bug. Wait.... Did someone crochet this? Tell the they're a badass.
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u/Forsaken-Market-8105 Jun 17 '26
I spent a good 5 seconds trying to figure out if this was an insect or if it was leaves, and only after seeing what sub I was in did I realize it was neither.
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u/Wankeritis Jun 17 '26
I gasped at the second photo. I didn’t see the sub I was in and assumed it was someone’s fancy leaf insect pet.
This is incredible OP. Absolutely incredible.
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u/Potential-Lavishness Jun 17 '26
When I say I want to learn Stumpwork. This is what I mean. Astounding!!!
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u/kashewnia Jun 17 '26
I didn't even realize what sub I was on, I thought it was. "What is this bug?" And it wasn't until I zoomed in more that I realized it was embroidery! Incredible work
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u/phenominal73 Jun 17 '26
Wow!!
I had to really zoom in to see it was embroidery and not the reference pic.
Beautiful work!
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u/coucouscat Jun 17 '26
This is GORGEOUS!!! It’s incredible i thought this was a real lead insect!!!!
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u/HelloPanda22 Jun 17 '26
That is insane. I had to scroll back up bc I was like wait. I’m not subscribed to an insect subreddit. That is so dang cool
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u/fair-y-dust Jun 17 '26
First, I was like eeww.. Then, I was like wooow!!
Thought it was a sub on insects or terrifying something lol
This is amazing!
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u/andynojobie Jun 17 '26
this is the most gorgeous thing! I collect leaf insects and this will be an inspiration to me for sure very long time. I'm just learning now. Pretty sure the learning curve might be way too long for me 😄
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u/sixfingersoftime Jun 18 '26
Wow! For a moment o thought I was on the entomology subreddit. Beautiful beautiful work.
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u/sixfingersoftime Jun 18 '26
And also…how? How did you do this? Is this on fabric but three dimensional?
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u/faeyrflight Jun 18 '26
this is INCREDIBLE!! while I was scrolling I thought this was a pinned specimen. amazing work.
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u/girlanachronisma Jun 18 '26
Genuinely insane omg you’re unbelievably skilled! this is so beautiful
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u/lizofalltrades Jun 16 '26
😱 THIS IS GORGEOUS!!