This is five paint splats lined up side by side, each a different colour and slightly overlapping the next so the whole thing reads as one connected row. Red, yellow, green, aqua, and purple, with dark magenta and dark blue filling the overlaps. Every splat has that irregular scattered edge, not a perfect circle, the kind of shape you actually get when a wet brush hits cotton. And each one has thin drip lines running straight down from the bottom, some long, some just a short teardrop.
my usual software mapped the 9-colour sequencing so each splat fills completely before the next colour loads. There isnt a jump that cuts across the white base layer underneath. The white thread comes first as an underlay for the whole row then each colour fills on top, thats what stops the fabric from bleeding through on lighter threads like yellow. Run this on dark denim and the white underlay is doing alot of work to keep those colours popping.
Stitch this on kids backpacks, art totes, classroom project bags, or a plain white cotton tee. Use a cutaway stabiliser since the full row spans up to 7.51 inches and a tearaway can shift mid-run on a wider hoop. Best on woven cotton or canvas, the density at 1143 handles it without puckering. Skip knit fabric unless you want to add a topping, the drip tips go soft on anything stretchy.
A customer wanted this for a kids art-class tote last week and stitched the large file on a canvas art supply bag for her kid. She was genuinely suprised by how vivid the colours stayed after washing. I told her the underlay layer is what locks the colours in, keeps the yellow from going translucent after the first wash cycle. Its the part of the file youll never see but you'd definitely notice if it wasnt there.
Pop this onto a plain white tee and it looks like the kid actually got into the paint cupboard. Add it to a pencil case or a drawstring bag and youre done. Run the 3-in version on a onesie for a toddler art session outfit.
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.
- Kids art smocks and craft apronsThe 7-inch wide version fills an art smock chest panel and the horizontal drip row fits the shape naturally
- Art class tote bags and supply pouchesThe 5-inch size fits a medium canvas tote and the row arrangement works well on a tall bag face
- Colourful toddler backpacksThe small 3.5 build hoops onto a toddler backpack front panel on light cutaway stabiliser
- Canvas pencil casesThe 4-inch size sits neatly on a canvas pencil case flap with drips pointing downward
- Kids bedroom cushion coversStitch on a white cotton cushion cover for a bright kids room feature with no additional materials needed
- Plain white or black cotton teesUse the 5-inch file on a white cotton tee with cutaway backing for a bold street-art look
- Classroom project bagsThe smallest 3-in on a cotton drawstring bag makes a quick fun classroom giveaway project
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.24 in | 18,450 |
| 4.51 × 2.88 in | 23,896 |
| 5.51 × 3.52 in | 28,978 |
| 6.51 × 4.16 in | 34,814 |
| 7.51 × 4.79 in | 41,120 |
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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