A backhoe loader, the big one with a front bucket and a rear digging arm both on the same machine. The cab sits on the left in teal green with a driver visible through the windscreen. The boom arm swings up in orange, the front bucket rests angled down in aqua, and the whole undercarriage sits on thick black tyres with visible tread detail. Theres a puff of dark exhaust coming out the smokestack, which makes the whole thing feel alive and mid-job.
Nine colors in total: aqua, grey, khaki, orange, yellow, turquoise, white, black, and a custom teal for the cab. Eight color changes in the sequence. Tape no-show mesh to the back of any jersey or fleece before hooping, theres enough pull in those dense fills to shift lighter fabric. Stitch count is 16,862 at the small size and climbs to 32,168 at the largest. Hoop polymesh underneath on knit fabric and slow the machine speed to 600-700 SPM for the densest color sections.
One customer last month ordered this for her sons third birthday shirt and came back the same week for the concrete mixer too. Its the kind of design kids know exactly what it is and wont let you put anything else on their clothes. All 8 formats are in the download. Email me if anything isnt right and Ill fix 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.
- Kids t-shirts and sweatshirts, especially for construction-obsessed toddlersOn a primary-colored tee for a 2-4 year old this is an instant favorite. The 9-color detail level looks impressive even at small sizes.
- Iron-on patches for kids backpacks and lunch bagsAn iron-on patch on a canvas or denim backpack holds up through the washing machine really well with a backing stabiliser.
- Baby bibs and onesies for a construction-themed nurseryWhite onesie with this centered on the chest is probably the most common order. It photographs beautifully for birthday posts.
- Boys birthday party favour bags or personalised giftsPersonalised birthday gift bags with the childs name below the loader makes a quick, high-impact project.
- Denim or canvas tote bags for carrying toys or toolsNatural canvas tote for carrying Lego or building blocks has an obvious thematic match that parents love.
- Embroidered name tags and labels on childrens clothingName labels on collars or inside waistbands are popular for nursery and daycare clothing. Keep to the 4-inch size for those.
- Throw pillows and cushion covers for a kids bedroom or playroomA kids room pillow in a construction-yellow cover with this design stitched on front makes a fun decor piece.
Dimensions
3 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.89 × 4.01 in | 16,862 |
| 4.34 × 6.01 in | 26,669 |
| 5.06 × 7.01 in | 32,168 |
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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