I made this one for the chess people, and there are more of them than you'd think ordering embroidery designs. The design shows five main pieces arranged on a chessboard grid, knight, king, queen, bishop, and rook, each one drawn with actual character rather than just a silhouette. You can tell which piece is which not just from the shape but from the way they're rendered, the knight has presence, the queen has height. The board grid underneath grounds them all together and makes the whole thing read as a proper chess scene rather than a scattered collection of shapes.
No dimension data for this one but the horizontal arrangement of pieces across a board section means a 5x7 or wider hoop works better than a square. Stitch count is medium to high given the piece detail and board grid. Two to three colour stops handles this well, typically a dark piece colour, a lighter board, and an outline. Tearaway on firm woven fabrics like canvas and drill; cutaway on stretch. The board grid lines are fine so keep the hoop tension consistent throughout.
Chess club gear is the obvious first application, totes, polo shirts, and zip pouches all make good chess club merchandise. A player I know ordered this for a custom canvas tote to carry his pieces to tournaments and was suprised how much attention it got from other players. Also works really well on a wool or felt cap for the serious player, or on a cushion cover for a games room or library corner. Single colour in a deep black or navy on cream fabric has a very classic look that chess people tend to prefer.
Email me a chat note if you want the pieces separated into individual files for smaller individual placements and Ill sort it out fast.
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.
- Chess club tote bagCanvas totes work brilliantly as chess piece bags for tournament players who want something that identifies their hobby immediately.
- Tournament carry bag panelA tournament carry bag with this centered on the front is a practical and recognisable choice for competitive players.
- Polo shirt left chestPolo shirt left chest placements suit the intellectual and slightly formal tone of the chess world well.
- Canvas zip pouch frontZip pouches for storing chess clocks or scorepads are a niche but very appreciated item among serious club players.
- Wool cap front panelWool or felt caps with the chess piece arrangement on the front are a more distinctive alternative to a standard logo cap.
- Games room cushion coverCushion covers in a games room or library setting carry the design in a single dark thread on cream or oatmeal fabric.
- Gift bag for chess enthusiastA handmade gift bag for a chess-loving friend with this embroidered on the front is a thoughtful touch for birthdays or Christmas.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 1.53 in | 5,195 |
| 4.50 × 1.97 in | 7,288 |
| 5.50 × 2.41 in | 9,762 |
| 6.50 × 2.85 in | 12,394 |
| 7.50 × 3.28 in | 15,174 |
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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