The sunflower silhouette is all there but every petal is actually a pink awareness ribbon. Rows of ribbon petals fan out from the centre in dark magenta and pink, alternating so the two tones create depth without needing more colours. In the middle where the seeds would be, theres a scatter of small ribbon shapes and dots that fill the disc. Youd have to look twice to realise its not a real sunflower at first glance, which is kinda the whole point.
2 colours, 1 colour change. The machine does dark magenta first across the outer ribbon petals, then swaps to pink for the inner layer and the centre fill. my embroidery software digitised the ribbon curves with proper satin column runs so the ribbon shape stays recognisable even at the 3 in mini size. 12k stitches at the small end, 30k on the 7.5-inch full version. Density sits at 555, which is on the lighter side so the petals sit flat without puckering on woven fabric.
I made this specifically for october fundraisers. Walk-a-thon organisers and fundraiser hostesses have been buying it pretty steadily since it went up. One organiser ordered it for a whole set of walker t-shirts last october, she wanted something that felt like hope rather than grief. Its not heavy. Its not about fighting or surviving in the word-heavy sense. Its just a flower built from ribbons and it reads as warmth, which is realy what people want to carry into those events.
Stitch on white or cream cotton for the cleanest read on the two pinks. A pale grey or soft lavender shirt also works nicely and makes the dark magenta petals pop. Avoid dark fabric, both colours are light tones and they disappear below navy or black. Pop the 7.5-inch on a tote for a fundraiser table display, use the 3.5-in run on a shirt pocket or a small zip pouch for individual walker packs.
Use light tearaway on woven cotton shirt fabric. Hoop medium tension and make sure its centred before you start, the circular shape shows off-centre placement immediately. Iron the finished piece gently to settle the satin ribbon fills flat.
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.
- Walk-a-thon fundraiser t-shirtsStitch the 7.5-inch on white cotton tees for a walk-a-thon team and the ribbon-petal sunflower reads from a distance.
- October awareness event tote bagsPop on a tan canvas tote for awareness event goodie bags, the pale ground lets both pink tones show properly.
- Fundraiser hostess gifts and door prizesEmbroider on a small zip pouch for a fundraiser hostess gift set along with a pink pen and a handwritten note.
- Cancer support group meeting bagsUse the medium size on a canvas bag for a support group meeting, something quiet and hopeful to carry to sessions.
- Hospital gift shop pouches and accessoriesStitch on a coin purse or small fabric pouch for hospital gift shop stock, a practical item with an awareness message.
- Pink ribbon charity auction itemsEmbroider on a muslin bag for a charity auction bundle alongside tea, a candle and a pink ribbon card.
- Memorial walk commemorative patchesRun the small size on felt or stabilised fabric for a commemorative patch that walkers can keep after the event.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.45 in | 12,435 |
| 4.50 × 4.44 in | 16,475 |
| 5.50 × 5.43 in | 20,826 |
| 6.51 × 6.41 in | 25,589 |
| 7.50 × 7.40 in | 30,780 |
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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