So the bulldog is just lying there, chin flat on the surface, jowls spread out sideways, staring straight at you. Its got a very specific look, the one thats half resigned and half daring you to say something about it. The full face is front-on so you get the complete jowl situation, wide drooping folds of skin on each side of the mouth.
Its drawn in a pen-etching style. The outline runs the full silhouette, ears, top of the head, the wide jaw line. Inside it, fine parallel line shading builds up the wrinkles across the forehead, the deep fold above the nose and the shadow under the jowls. The digitizer ran a slightly denser fill on the nose to give it that dark squashed look. Two colours only, black and mid-grey, but because the line work is detailed it reads like a proper portrait illustration rather than a flat cartoon.
Nine sizes, smallest is 2.17 by 3.5 inches, biggest is 4.65 by 7.5. At 18k stitches on the large the density is moderate, 536 stitches per square inch, so it stitches out cleanly on medium-weight cutaway. Caps and flat-weave cotton are where this design realy shines. Use a firm base, and dont try floating it on stretchy jersey without cutaway underneath or the shading lines will gap.
Works on white, cream, pale grey, light khaki backgrounds. Black fabric kills the mid-grey hatching so avoid it. Best on solid colours so the sketch detail carries. One customer last spring did the largest size on a structured white baseball cap, it looked like a proper shop-bought hat. Pop it on a tote, a cotton apron or a dog dads sweatshirt pocket too.
Send the shop a message if the grey shading is pulling or gapping and Ill troubleshoot the tension.
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.
- Baseball cap front panel for dog ownersStitch the medium piece on the front panel of a structured cap in white or pale grey for a dog dad who takes his bulldog to the park
- Cotton apron for bulldog-breed enthusiastsPlace the large size on a natural canvas apron for a bulldog owner who does weekend baking or barbecuing and likes showing off their breed
- Dog dad sweatshirt chest pocket placementPut the small version on the chest pocket area of a plain grey or navy sweatshirt as a subtle dog dad nod that doesnt look too novelty
- Tote bag for pet supply runsStitch on a fawn canvas tote used for weekend pet supply runs, vet visits or a trip to the dog-friendly market
- Pet bandana for a bulldog dog showMake a cotton bandana for an actual bulldog to wear at a dog show or birthday party, the irony of a bulldog wearing its own face is not lost on anyone
- Pillow for a dog lovers sofaCentre the medium size on a linen or cotton pillow for a dog lovers sofa corner, pairs well with a paw-print throw blanket
- Framed hoop gift for a bulldog breed fanStitch the large version in a 9-inch hoop, frame it and give it as a gift to someone who recently lost their bulldog as a keepsake
- Pencil case or pouch for a kids school bagPut the smallest size on a canvas pencil pouch or zipper bag for a kid who is obsessed with bulldogs
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.17 × 3.50 in | 9,237 |
| 2.48 × 4.00 in | 10,348 |
| 2.79 × 4.50 in | 11,506 |
| 3.10 × 5.00 in | 12,633 |
| 3.41 × 5.50 in | 13,824 |
| 3.72 × 6.00 in | 15,004 |
| 4.03 × 6.50 in | 16,182 |
| 4.34 × 7.00 in | 17,438 |
| 4.65 × 7.50 in | 18,698 |
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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