Send it and done. The classic filled red heart, tilted just slightly to the left so it doesnt look perfectly symmetrical, with a thick black satin column outline running around the whole edge. The fill is horizontal directional stitching in red, pretty dense at 819, so the colour is solid and rich rather than patchy. The outline adds real weight to the shape and makes it pop off whatever fabric youre stitching on.
Its a dead-simple 2 colour design but the execution matters and thats where the digitising does the work. The fill-to-outline registration is tight so you dont get that gap or fraying look at the border. Stitch counts jump from 2,181 at 1.53 inches up to 20,063 at 5.54 inches. That huge range tells you how much the density compounds at larger sizes. Use a cutaway stabiliser for anything bigger than 3 inches to keep the fill from distorting on stretch fabrics.
I sell this one year-round, not just february. Customers put it on anniversary gifts, baby items, general love-themed stuff. My daughter asked for it on a jersey zip pouch last month. Pop it on a white cotton shirt, a denim pocket square, a linen tea towel, it works anywhere you want a no-fuss heart. Try the small 1.53 inch version on a childs collar or cuff for a subtle touch.
Stitch on a good quality tearaway for most woven fabrics, switch to cutaway on knits and fleece. Skip dark red fabric though, the fill just disappears. White, cream, navy, black all work great. Any issues just Email me and Ill fix it up.
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.
- Valentine's Day t-shirts for adults and kidsThe 5.5-inch run across white cotton tee centred on the chest is the most popular use I see.
- Denim jacket chest pockets and cuffsOn a denim jacket front pocket or left chest, the 2 inch version is just the right size.
- Baby onesies and toddler bibsA 1.5-inch run across baby onesie chest or bib works really well and keeps thread count manageable.
- Linen tea towels and kitchen gift setsthe mid 4-in on a linen tea towel sits nicely in one corner for a romantic kitchen gift.
- Zip pouches and small fabric accessoriesThe 2 inch version on a canvas zip pouch front gives a clean minimal look on the panel.
- Quilt blocks and patchwork projectsPairs with text designs in quilt blocks, stitch the 3 inch version into a 5 inch block.
- Iron-on patch blanks for custom ordersOn a pre-made patch blank, the 3.5 inch fills the space perfectly for resale or custom orders.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.53 × 1.22 in | 2,181 |
| 2.53 × 2.02 in | 4,967 |
| 3.54 × 2.82 in | 8,862 |
| 4.55 × 3.63 in | 13,898 |
| 5.54 × 4.42 in | 20,063 |
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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