And theres something about a baby monkey face that just melts people. This one is sitting up straight, tail curled round behind it, with these massive round eyes that take up half its face. The mouth is a tiny open oval, like its mid-gasp at something. Classic surprised baby animal energy.
Fur texture is built up from short sketch lines in warm brown layered over a lighter tan base, so it reads as fluffy and three-dimensional without being overdone. The inner ear and belly patch are that soft rose-pink you see on real baby primates. Dark espresso shading defines the brow ridge and the dark circles around each eye so the face has depth and doesnt look flat on fabric. Cream white catches the highlight dots and the little teeth, which is what gives the whole expression so much life.
Pop the medium across a white cotton onesie and it sits perfectly without crowding the neckline. Use a stable cutaway stabiliser for the bigger runs where the density builds around the brow and satin-fill fur sections. Skip very dark backgrounds since the cream highlight detail wont register on navy or charcoal. 9 sizes total, so youre not boxed into one placement option.
Last march one customer ordered the biggest size for a hand-quilted jungle nursery wall set and used antique white linen as the background. Looked really different from the usual white cotton, gave it this warm heirloom feel. Lighter backgrounds are definitely the way to go here. Hit me up if you run into tension issues on the brow or fur sections and Ill walk you through it.
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.
- newborn baby shower gift item on onesie or bibStitch the 4-inch motif on a white cotton onesie for a baby shower gift and pair it with the baby name underneath
- jungle nursery wall hoop or framed linen panelMount the largest size in an 8-inch wooden hoop on cream linen for a jungle-themed nursery gallery wall
- baby blanket and burp cloth embroideryRun the medium size on a muslin burp cloth or cellular blanket for a functional and adorable baby gift
- kids cartoon tee or cotton sweatshirt chest patchPop the 4-inch face on the chest of a grey kids tee for that storybook-illustration look kids love
- personalised nursery name pillow with monkey motifEmbroider the monkey on a natural cotton pillow and add a name below for a personalised nursery accent piece
- toddler backpack or nappy bag front panelStitch the small 3.5-inch version on the front of a canvas nappy bag or toddler backpack for a fun character touch
- childrens book-style birthday banner or party buntingRun multiple sizes across a cotton banner pennant for a monkey-themed birthday party decoration
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.76 in | 17,369 |
| 4.00 × 3.15 in | 20,119 |
| 4.50 × 3.55 in | 22,952 |
| 5.00 × 3.94 in | 26,029 |
| 5.50 × 4.33 in | 29,084 |
| 6.00 × 4.73 in | 32,357 |
| 6.50 × 5.12 in | 35,702 |
| 7.00 × 5.52 in | 39,183 |
| 7.50 × 5.91 in | 42,939 |
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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