An open book sits at the base with wildflowers and leafy stems growing up out of the pages. The whole botanical section is done in black outline work, fine line satin stitching on every stem and petal. Right up the centre spine theres a solid red figure, kind of a cat tail or bookmark shape, rising up through the flowers. Its that one spot of colour that makes the whole design pop. 2 colour changes total. very satisfying to watch stitch out.
The 5 inch version is around 22,000 stitches, and the large 6.68 inch version goes up to about 31,000. Thats alot of fine detail so use a cutaway stabiliser, not tearaway, especially on softer cotton fabric. Ive digitised every floral stem with directional stitching so the petals have actual dimension, not just flat fills. You do want a topping on any textured or loopy fabric because the outline lines are thin and they sink into terry cloth or fleece without it. On smooth denim or canvas it stitches beautifully without topping.
Ive sold alot of these to book club members, librarians and teachers who want something for tote bags and canvas pouches. One customer mailed over a photo this month of hers stitched onto a natural linen tote in black thread with the red accent swapped for burgundy, and it looked brilliant. Use a 6x10 or 7x12 hoop for the larger sizes. Add the 3-in piece on the spine of a fabric book cover for a really nice finishing touch.
Send me a quick note if you run into any issues and I'll sort it out for you.
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.
- Book lover tote bagsCentre the 5-in build for a natural linen or canvas tote for a clean bookish statement bag.
- Librarian tshirts and apronsStitch on the chest pocket of a linen apron for a librarian or classroom teacher gift.
- Teacher appreciation gift pouchesUse the 3-in piece on a canvas zip pouch paired with a book as a complete teacher gift set.
- Fabric book cover embellishmentsThe 3 inch run fits nicely on a fabric book cover centre panel as a spine accent.
- Reading corner pillow coversUse the large 6.5 inch detail on a cotton pillow cover for a cosy reading nook look.
- Denim jacket back panelsPlace the 5 inch design on the back panel of a denim jacket for a bold bookish statement.
- Canvas zip pouches for bookish giftsStitch on natural canvas zip pouches for a bookish gift that looks handmade and thoughtful.
- School bag front pocket accentThe smallest 3 inch version fits well on a school bag front pocket without crowding.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.12 × 3.51 in | 13,755 |
| 4.01 × 4.51 in | 17,775 |
| 4.90 × 5.51 in | 22,004 |
| 5.79 × 6.51 in | 26,475 |
| 6.68 × 7.51 in | 31,154 |
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
Every design on Re Embroidery is hand-digitized by one person. Each file gets sketched, color-matched, and stitch-tested on real fabric before it earns a place in the shop. No team. No auto-conversion from images. Just slow, deliberate work, sometimes three or four days per design.
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