There are alot of dandelion designs out there but most of em look stiff. I wanted this one to feel like the seeds are actually moving, so the composition is deliberately wide, with the drifting seeds spread out over more horizontal space than the flower head itself takes up. Two colours, nine sizes, stitch range 10,753 to 23,340, and the piece runs fairly wide, 3.5 through 7.5, but stays narrow in height at only 2.44 to 5.22 inches. That horizontal proportion is the whole point.
Density is 596 which isnt quite as heavy as a full satin fill but its got real substance, the seed wisps are built with tight satin caps over a running stitch spine, so each one stands up off the fabric surface. I ran test stitchouts in professional tools last february and the key thing I noticed was that the topping layer made a real difference on any textured fabric. On smooth cotton its fine without, but on linen or canvas, pop a water-soluble topping on before you hoop or the seed stems sink and you lose the delicate effect.
Use a tearaway on woven fabrics. On stretch fabrics, think a ladies tee or a soft knit market bag, go cutaway. Pair the stem colour with something earthy and the seed fill using a softer neutral. Warm white seeds on a dusty olive background looked really beautiful in one of my tests. I get messages all the time asking about fabric combos for this one. Great for totes, cushions, napkins, shirts. Wash tested at 40 degrees, holds well.
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.
- Tote bag front botanical scatterCentre the 6-inch version horizontally on a canvas tote front; stiff tearaway on the canvas and press from the back when done.
- Linen cushion cover wide placementThe wide 7.5-inch version spans a linen cushion cover beautifully in landscape orientation; use medium tearaway behind.
- Ladies tee front left chestUse the 4-inch version at left chest on a ladies tee; cutaway on knit, topping layer to keep the thin seed stems raised.
- Tea towel full front decorativeOn a tea towel, the 6-inch version stitched just below centre front reads like a botanical print; tearaway on the woven cotton.
- Canvas clutch bag front panelA 4-in piece on a canvas clutch front with tearaway backing, the horizontal proportion suits landscape-oriented bags well.
- Linen tablecloth corner scatterPlace the 5-inch version at each corner of a linen tablecloth with the seeds drifting inward; consistent needle tension for matching sets.
- Framed hoop botanical illustrationThe 7-inch version on natural Aida cloth in earthy thread tones makes a wide striking framed hoop piece.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.44 in | 10,753 |
| 4.00 × 2.78 in | 12,210 |
| 4.50 × 3.13 in | 13,708 |
| 5.00 × 3.48 in | 15,223 |
| 5.50 × 3.83 in | 16,699 |
| 6.00 × 4.18 in | 18,285 |
| 6.50 × 4.52 in | 19,593 |
| 7.00 × 4.87 in | 21,558 |
| 7.50 × 5.22 in | 23,340 |
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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