So the composition here is pure typographic weight play. The word BRAVE sits across the top in huge thick block letters, hot pink with a slight shadow or highlight dimension to the fill stitching. Then right in the middle, the word "and" comes in small black cursive script with a few decorative dots and tiny swirls, like a lil connector flourish. Then the word STRONG matches at the bottom, same big pink block style. Its 2 colours total, black and pink, and the contrast between those weights and styles is whats selling it.
The largest size is about 4.4 inches wide and runs 12,134 stitches at the top end. Digitised in my digitising suite, the block letters use dense satin fill with directional stitching to give em that subtle 3D look. The black script connector uses column satin stitching which is thinner and more precise so your stabiliser needs to hold both. Use a medium cutaway on knit jersey, the satin fills need support. On woven cotton canvas tearaway works fine but go for the heavier weight tearaway not the light stuff.
Best results on white, cream, or light grey. I've also seen it on pale lavender and sage cotton and it looks brilliant against those soft backgrounds. Avoid black or very dark fabric unless youre switching to light pink thread, honestly the impact drops alot on dark backgrounds. Stitch this at normal speed, its not super dense but the script connector section needs clean tension on the bobbin side.
One customer told me last summer she had this stitched on 15 white cotton sweatshirts for her charity walk team. She said people kept stopping to ask about them on the route. Pick a good 40-weight thread for the script, itll keep those thin black lines tight after multiple washes.
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.
- Cancer awareness tshirtsStitch on white or cream cotton tshirts for a powerful cancer awareness statement.
- Survivor giftsEmbroider on a tshirt, bag or pouch as a meaningful gift for a cancer survivor.
- Charity walk team shirtsUse on matching sweatshirts or tshirts for a charity walk or fundraiser team.
- Tote bagsPop on a canvas or cotton tote bag for an everyday carry with a strong personal message.
- Hospital comfort giftsStitch on soft cotton pouches or pillowcases for a hospital stay comfort gift.
- Fundraiser apparelEmbroider on caps, bags and jackets for fundraiser apparel and awareness booths.
- Inspirational wall hoopsHoop in a 4-inch frame for a bedside or wall display piece.
- Pink ribbon itemsUse on pink ribbon tote bags, pouches and bandanas for awareness month events.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.08 × 3.51 in | 5,094 |
| 2.67 × 4.51 in | 6,860 |
| 3.26 × 5.51 in | 8,728 |
| 3.85 × 6.51 in | 10,456 |
| 4.44 × 7.51 in | 12,134 |
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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