Design stitch count: 140w x 120h

Approximate finished design size: 25.5cm x 22cm (10” x 8¾”) (when worked on 14-count Aida)

Stitches used: Cross Stitch, Half Cross Stitch, Backstitch Quarter & Three-Quarter Stitch

Suggested Fabric: 14-count Cream or Beige

Thread codes listed: DMC
 
Difficulty Scale: ●●○○

Native to South Africa the southern subspecies of the Gaudy Commodore (Precis octavia sesamus) displays a seasonal variation in its wing patterning appearingblue with a line of red markings on the wings in its winter form. Emerging in its summer form red and black.