12 colours on a dragonfly, and they actually look like dragonfly wing colours rather than just picked at random. Each of the four wings has its own layered fill, teal into turquoise into cobalt, with lighter vein lines cutting through as channels that give the wings that translucent quality you see on real insects. The body runs violet and teal segmented top to bottom, narrow and long.
Nine sizes, spans 3.51 to 7.50 inches across nine sizes with widths from 2.54 to 5.45 inches. 9,177 stitches on the smallest, 26,134 on the largest. With 12 colours youre looking at 11 thread changes per run but the sequence is clear in the file, industry-grade software digitised the underlay properly so the colour transitions land without muddle at the wing joints.
I drew this one earlier this year because I kept getting requests for nature designs that werent florals. Earlier this spring one customer ordered the 4-inch size for a childs linen sun hat brim and texted me that the turquoise thread on cream linen was exactly the summer vibe she was looking for. Said the wing detail held up even on the curved surface, which I was glad to hear because hooping a hat brim is always a bit of a gamble.
Best on champagne piqué, putty muslin or pale lavender cotton where the jewel tones pop cleanly. Avoid dark fabrics here, the teal and violet blend into navy or charcoal and ya lose the colour contrast entirely. Density is 639 so its manageable on most wovens. Cutaway stabiliser underneath, topping on any textured cotton or linen to keep the vein channel lines sharp. Skip jersey on the big sizes.
Text me on chat if the file glitches and ill rework it same day.
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.
- summer tote or canvas beach bagPop the medium build on a champagne canvas tote and the teal and cobalt wing colours make it feel like a boutique summer bag
- childs hat brim or sun hat embroideryPop the 3-inch size on a childs sun hat brim using turquoise thread and the wing detail reads beautifully on curved fabric
- linen tea towel or napkin setEmbroider the small size in the corner of a white linen napkin and make a set of 4 as a nature-themed table gift
- nature-themed nursery hoop artHoop the 4-inch size in a 5-inch natural frame for nursery or kids room wall art with a bug and garden theme
- cotton or linen patch for jacket sleeveRun the mid size on a denim jacket sleeve as a nature-forward patch that sits understated on casual outerwear
- garden-party apron or kitchen clothUse the smaller version on a linen apron pocket or bib edge for a garden party or outdoor kitchen aesthetic
- botanical art gift card or fabric panelPick the large size on a cotton canvas panel, frame it, and give it as a handmade botanical art piece
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.54 × 3.50 in | 9,177 |
| 2.91 × 4.00 in | 10,780 |
| 3.27 × 4.50 in | 12,683 |
| 3.63 × 5.00 in | 14,587 |
| 3.99 × 5.50 in | 16,660 |
| 4.36 × 6.00 in | 18,824 |
| 4.72 × 6.50 in | 21,018 |
| 5.09 × 7.00 in | 23,534 |
| 5.45 × 7.50 in | 26,134 |
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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