This one was made for the readers and the coffee drinkers, which is honestly just one person, lets be clear about that. Its a stack of books next to a steaming mug, both drawn in a flat graphic style that looks like something off a bookshop tote. Seven colours: the book spines come in teal, coral, and mustard yellow, the page edges in warm cream, the mug in coffee brown and off-white, and the rising vapour trail in a cool light grey. Thats what gives it that recognisable badge-print quality once its hooped and stitched.
Five sizes from 3.5 by 3.11 inches at 11541 stitches up to 7.5 by 6.66 inches at 26659 stitches. Density is 534 which is a comfortable mid-range, not so heavy it drags on light fabric, not so light that the satin looks thin. Use a medium tearaway stabiliser on woven cotton and canvas. Add a cutaway plus topping on knit or jersey since the vapour-trail satin is narrow and it occured to me that people sometimes skip topping on grey thread because it blends in. Dont skip it. Stitch the teal and mustard book spines with a fresh bobbin so the underside stays tidy, youll thank yourself on the 5th colour change.
Bookish people and coffee shop owners both buy this one, which is a fun combination. One customer used the 7-in cap on a set of cream canvas tote bags to sell at a local library fundraiser last spring, apparently they sold out fast. Also popular on aprons for cafe staff, throw pillows, pouches, and book club gift projects. Pick the 3.5 small for a fabric book sleeve or bookmark holder when youre after something a lil more personal. Suprised how many orders I get from teachers who stitch it onto their classroom tote bags, actually.
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.
- Canvas tote for bookworm giftthe 7-in cap fills a canvas tote front panel perfectly, natural and cream canvas backgrounds suit the warm colour palette.
- Coffee shop or cafe staff apronRun the 4-inch build on a cafe staff apron bib, the compact composition sits well above the pocket line.
- Library or book club fundraiser bagStitch it on cotton canvas bags for library fundraisers, 7-colour palette prints look rich against natural fabric.
- Bookish throw pillow for reading nookThe mid 5-in build on throw pillow in natural linen is a good reading-nook decoration, warm tones suit neutral rooms.
- Teacher appreciation gift projectGreat teacher gift project on a canvas tote, use medium tearaway on woven cotton for clean results.
- Fabric book sleeve or coverThe smaller 3.mid 5-in build on fabric book sleeve, firm cotton base with tearaway, all 7 colours fit at this size.
- Personalised pouches for reader giftsPouch fronts with the 3.5-inch design make great individual gifts, teal and mustard thread against dark fabric is a nice combination.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.11 in | 11,541 |
| 4.50 × 4.00 in | 15,000 |
| 5.50 × 4.89 in | 18,658 |
| 6.50 × 5.77 in | 22,521 |
| 7.50 × 6.66 in | 26,659 |
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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