I made this one for a customer who wanted something for her travel journal bag and honestly it turned out better than I expected. Its a classic globe with a small airplane looping around the outside, like it's mid-flight on one of those long-haul routes. The world map detail inside the globe is kept simple, just enough linework to read as a map without getting lost in stitch density. Clean, recognisable, the kind of thing you'd spot on a tote bag at an airport and actually stop to look at.
Since there's no dimensions data on file for this one, stitching works best in the 3 to 4 inch range where the globe detail stays readable. Two colors is the sweet spot here, a dark navy or black for the globe and a contrasting thread for the flight path arc. Tearaway stabiliser works fine on woven fabrics, go with cutaway if you're putting this on a stretch knit. Keep your hoop nice and firm so the circular shape doesn't distort during stitching.
This one shows up a lot on travel pouches and passport holders, which makes sense. A friend of mine ran it on the front of a canvas zip pouch for her sister's birthday and paired it with a tonal navy thread on a cream base. Looked suprisingly refined for such a simple idea. Also works great center chest on a linen shirt for that explorer-chic vibe.
Holler at me if the file size isnt quite right for your project and Ill sort it out fast.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Passport holder front panelPassport holders in faux leather or canvas pick up the globe outline cleanly, especially with a metallic thread on the flight path arc.
- Canvas travel pouchA zip pouch for a traveler makes a great gift, stitch on the front panel in two tones for a polished look.
- Left chest shirt placementLeft chest placement on a linen or chambray shirt reads well at about 3 inches wide without overpowering the garment.
- Tote bag center designCenter panel on a natural canvas tote suits the travel theme perfectly and holds up through regular washing.
- Denim jacket back yokeDenim jacket back yoke is where this design really breathes, run it large at 5 inches for a statement piece.
- Cotton travel pillow coverTravel-themed throw pillow covers in cotton twill take the globe shape well, stitch at 4 inches for good visibility.
- Hoop art nursery world themeWorld traveler nursery hoop art works great in a 5-inch embroidery hoop mounted on the wall above a world map print.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.57 in | 4,325 |
| 4.51 × 3.30 in | 6,103 |
| 5.50 × 4.03 in | 8,085 |
| 6.51 × 4.76 in | 10,374 |
| 7.51 × 5.49 in | 12,891 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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