Last spring customers asked about this one after I posted a sample on a grey sweatshirt - the idea is so simple but it catches people off guard when they realise the heart is made entirely of birds. Theres around 20 of them in there, each one in a different pose, some perched, some with wings half-open, some that look like they just landed. All packed tight so the heart shape reads clearly from a metre away but the individual birds show when you look closer.
Single black thread the whole way through so theres no colour management to deal with. Tape a cutaway stabiliser behind thick fleece or sweatshirt fabric - the stitch count runs around 12,700 on the smaller sizes up to nearly 34,000 on the largest, so you need a firm base to keep the fill flat. Use a tearaway on woven linen or cotton canvas. Stitch at normal speed and dont skip the basting frame if your machine supports it.
9 sizes from 3.5 to the 7.5 top. Stick to the 5-inch range for shirt chests and bag pockets - big enough to read the birds clearly but wont overpower the fabric. Email if you get stuck and I'll 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.
- Sweatshirt and hoodie chest prints for a nature-lover or birdwatcherOn a grey or cream sweatshirt the black heart reads from across the room but rewards closer inspection.
- Valentine gifts stitched onto canvas bags, pouches or framed hoopsMakes a really original valentines gift - not your standard heart, someone will genuinely be suprised.
- Bird-lover home decor on cushions, tea towels and table runnersOn a linen tea towel this looks like a printed design, people often ask if it's screen printed.
- Boho-style tote bags where the single-color black looks intentional and graphicBlack on natural canvas has that graphic poster quality, pairs well with a minimal font below it.
- Wildlife and conservation themed merchandise for markets and fairsGood for market sellers who want a design that appeals to both nature and gift-buying customers.
- Framed hoop wall art in a black-on-white linen combinationA 5 or 6 inch version in a simple wooden hoop looks finished enough to sell or give as a gift.
- Bridesmaid gifts on personalised zip pouches or small clutch bagsThe smaller sizes fit neatly on zip pouch fronts - quick to stitch in batches for an event.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.10 in | 12,704 |
| 4.00 × 3.54 in | 14,993 |
| 4.50 × 3.98 in | 17,323 |
| 5.00 × 4.42 in | 19,987 |
| 5.49 × 4.86 in | 22,500 |
| 6.00 × 5.30 in | 25,254 |
| 6.50 × 5.74 in | 28,004 |
| 7.00 × 6.18 in | 30,932 |
| 7.49 × 6.62 in | 33,899 |
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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