This is the "just one more chapter" book design and its got alot going on in the best way. An open hardback book sits at the base with thick satin-column borders all the way round. Out of the spine comes a loose cluster of flowers, hot pink pansies, soft lavender blooms, a couple of peach ones tucked in behind. Two blue butterflies float out to each side, wings stitched with proper directional lines so they dont just look like flat patches.
Below the flowers the text does the heavy lifting. The phrase sits in a chunky rounded display serif, lowercase, bold and wide. Then "chapter" underneath in a flowing cursive script, thinner weight, kind of hand-lettered in feel. The combination is what makes it look more like a graphic tee print than a standard stitch pattern. And thats exactly the point.
I get messages about this one from book club hosts who want matching totes for their group, and from librarians who stitch it on their apron and just let it speak for itself. One customer ordered the 8-inch on a cream canvas bag last christmas and said her whole book club wanted one by january. Five sizes from 4 inch up to 8 inch, 5 colours total, 16k stitches at the small end up to nearly 36k at the large.
Best results on white, cream or light grey cotton. The hot pink and lavender pop off a pale ground and the black outline holds everything sharp. Hoop firmly with cutaway stabiliser behind, the lettering satin columns need it or youll get push in the fabric. Slow your machine slightly on the serif text run, those column edges are narrow. Holler if the file downloads funny or the colours look off, I can resend a fresh pack same day.
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 club matching tote bagsStitch the 7-inch on cream canvas totes and hand them out as book club welcome gifts at the first meeting of the season.
- Librarian staff aprons and lanyardsPop the 5-inch on a dark navy apron bib and your librarian has a low-key perfect work outfit piece.
- Reading nook cushion coversEmbroider the large 8-inch on a linen accent pillow for a reading nook corner and prop it against the bookshelf.
- Literary-themed sweatshirts and hoodiesRun the 6-inch across a white sweatshirt chest and the quote reads from a normal talking distance, no squinting needed.
- Teacher appreciation gifts on canvas pouchesUse the smaller 4-inch on a zipper pouch as a teacher end-of-year gift, pair it with a couple of paperbacks.
- Bookshop owner tote and apron setsBookshop owners ordering staff aprons can stack the 5-inch design above a pocket and it reads perfectly across the counter.
- Reader birthday tee giftsStitch on a sage or cream tee as a reader birthday gift and it lands every time, you cant go wrong with this one.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.00 × 3.82 in | 16,185 |
| 5.00 × 4.77 in | 20,600 |
| 6.00 × 5.73 in | 25,165 |
| 7.00 × 6.68 in | 30,270 |
| 8.00 × 7.63 in | 35,721 |
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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