Sketched this one out for the outdoors crowd, the hikers and campers and people who genuinely own a map. Its a full compass rose with the four cardinal points extending outward, and inside the circular centre theres a lil mountain landscape: peaks in the background, a treeline of pine silhouettes across the bottom, the whole scene packed tight into that circle. All done in a single black colour, no colour changes. Ping me if you need a different colourway and I can sometimes work something out.
Stitch count is higher than it looks: 14,613 at 4 inches, climbing to 26,907 at 7 inches. Thats a lot of detail in a relatively small space. Density runs at 551 per cm2. professional embroidery software handled the digitising and the underlay on the compass points is set to give them a slightly raised, layered look even with just 1 actual thread colour. Use a good firm cutaway stabiliser, especially at the larger size where those outer compass arms can pull.
Best results on dark navy, forest green, or charcoal fabrics where the black satin really pops. I get messages asking about the tan canvas option and it works really well too. Avoid stretchy jersey unless youre hooping with a stabiliser sandwich, the tatami fill in the centre scene will distort without support underneath.
People are using this on hiking jacket chest patches, camp gear tote bags, and a customer last month tried it on a beanie and it came out sharp. Mid-sized hoop works against canvas duck if you want something sturdier. Canteen covers, canvas rucksack front pockets, and outdoor gift sets are the other main uses. Pair with a plain font name underneath for a personalised hiking gift set.
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.
- Hiking jacket chest or shoulder patchStitch at 5 inches on the left chest of a waxed canvas field jacket for a rugged outdoorsy look
- Canvas rucksack or daypack front pocketThe circular shape centres perfectly on a rucksack front pocket panel without bleeding to the edges
- Camp mug cosy or thermos sleeveAt 4 inches the design fits a standard mug cosy width with room either side for piping
- Grey wool beanie or fleece winter hatBlack thread on charcoal wool gives a subtle tone-on-tone effect that looks intentional and expensive
- Outdoor gift tote bags for hikersCanvas tote in natural or olive colourway, 5 inch size, minimal and clean for a gift set
- Tent gear bag or sleeping bag carry sackStitch onto a woven label patch first then sew onto gear bags for removable personalisation
- Linen cushion covers for cabin or lodge decorThe mountain scene inside the compass circle reads well at small size on a linen cushion with a wide margin
- Personalised adventure journal cover patchFuse onto stiff interfacing and sew as a fabric patch onto the front cover of a hardback journal
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.01 × 3.98 in | 14,613 |
| 5.01 × 4.98 in | 18,719 |
| 6.01 × 5.97 in | 22,538 |
| 7.01 × 6.96 in | 26,907 |
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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