Making of the February Violet
Violet is the birth flower for the month of February. We chose to use the African Violet for February (even though it's not technically a violet - more on that below!) This flower typically has large, heart-shaped leaves with purple flowers. If you see a violet plant, you'll see that the leaves take up most of the grow area with a spot in the middle for the crinkly looking flowers, which is represented in this embroidery pattern!
Violet Inspiration
The inspiration for the February Violet embroidery pattern came from Alyssa's beautiful African Violet. This plant decided to flower in full-bloom while we were brainstorming flower ideas. Here are a couple of pictures of the inspiration behind this pattern:
Is the African Violet an imposter?
Did you know, the African Violet isn't technically a violet at all? It's actually in a completely different genus all together! The African Violet is a common household plant, whereas a true violet can be found growing in the garden or even in the front yard. The African Violet did get its name from true violets, though, because of the resemblance of its big leaves and purple flowers. Either way, we love the African Violet and don't mind that it's an imposter!
Buy the pattern!
February Violet Embroidery Kit
February Violet PDF Pattern
February Violet Magnet
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The Birth Month Flowers Collection
For the 2023 Embroidery of the Month, we decided to do a series of Birth Month Flowers! Each flower is released in its correlating month (January Carnation in January, for example). All twelve patterns will have the same format and feel, making it a great series to do a quilt or other project with the collection.
Learn about the past Birth Month patterns
Shop all patterns in the Birth Month Flower Collection
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Learn to stitch with a new embroidery each month.
Are you ready for some happy mail? With the Embroidery of the Month you'll receive a brand new, surprise Penguin & Fish embroidery delivered to your door each month
Stitch all of the Birth Month Flowers in 2023! Each month we'll release the month's birth flower. All 12 patterns will be similar in format and feel, making this the perfect collection to display together, or make into a quilt or other project. Plus, when you purchase the embroidery kit during the month of the release, you'll receive an exclusive freebie (while supplies last).
The Embroidery of the Month is about practicing your stitching and make something cute with the Penguin & Fish Family!