Cartoon boy in a soft blue tee kneeling on the ground, both arms wrapped tight around a golden retriever's neck. The dogs head tilts up, eyes closed, mouth slightly open, just leaning right into it. Boys eyes are closed too with a big grin lifting his cheeks. You can tell the kid loves that dog. I wanted snapshot energy, not a stiff portrait, more like somebody caught the moment on a sunday.
Warm storybook palette, golden yellow and tan running through the retrievers coat with subtle highlights catching along the fur ridges. Boys tee sits in pale blue, peachy skin tones, messy yellow hair on top. I kept outlines clean black so it dont blur on smaller sizes when youre stitching it onto a onesie or bib.
15 thread changes total, density hits 886 spm so the fills lock down dense. Stitch count tops at 41,244 on the largest. Use a heavy cutaway stabiliser, the retriever body and the tee both carry alot of fill and the underlay matters. Skip super stretchy knits without proper backing, theyll buckle under that load.
Ive been getting messages from grandparents stitching gifts for grandkids who just got their first puppy. Last christmas a customer ordered the 6-inch and dropped it on a quilt block for her grandsons memory blanket, sent me photos that honestly suprised me with how warm it looked on cream cotton. Cartoon style sits sweet without going too cutesy, works for boys and girls both.
9 hoop sizes from 3.5 inches 7 in jumbo wide. Stitch on cream fleece, oatmeal cotton, soft grey jersey or pale denim. Run polyester thread, the gold tones hold warmth through wash cycles where rayon loses a touch of saturation. Pair the largest with a kids name script underneath for full keepsake energy.
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.
- Kids tees and hoodies for the dog-loving crowdOn a heather grey tee with the kids name stitched underneath it reads as a portrait, not generic.
- Quilt block memorial keepsakesCentred on a 14-inch cushion in the kids own pillowcase fabric, makes a tender memory keepsake.
- Tote bags for new puppy welcome kitsPop the 5-in piece on a canvas tote with treats and a chew toy tucked inside, sweet welcome bag.
- Hoop wall art above a kids reading nookHoop the 7-inch in pale wood above a reading nook, the warm tan and gold give storybook warmth.
- Throw cushions for the family playroomPop the largest on a 16-inch playroom cushion, the smiling pose works for kids of any age.
- Cream baby blankets marking a first family petRun on the corner of a cream cotton baby blanket with the family pets name nearby, lovely keepsake.
- Backpacks and lunch bags for school yearSized about 5 inches it fits a backpack chest panel without the strap stitching crossing the design.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.90 × 3.50 in | 14,783 |
| 3.31 × 4.00 in | 17,465 |
| 3.72 × 4.50 in | 20,313 |
| 4.14 × 5.00 in | 23,322 |
| 4.55 × 5.50 in | 26,623 |
| 4.97 × 6.00 in | 29,837 |
| 5.38 × 6.50 in | 33,588 |
| 5.80 × 7.00 in | 37,146 |
| 6.21 × 7.50 in | 41,244 |
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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