I made this one last october after a customer wrote me asking for something that was halloween but also had a bit of that ranch/western feel. Heres the thing, I wasnt sure how well a ghost in a cowboy hat would land, but it turned out to be one of those designs that just clicks. Two sizes run from 3.48 to 4.48 inches wide, and the stitch counts go from 13,024 up to 17,949 depending which you pick, so theres alot of detail packed in there for the smaller option aswell.
Seven colours total, digitised in my professional tool at density 138, meaning the satin areas lay flat without that stiff cardboard feel you sometimes get on busy halloween designs. I'd suggest a cutaway stabiliser on stretchy fabrics like t-shirts or jersey, especially if you're hooping something that has alot of give. The underlay on the ghost body is directional so it keeps the white from sinking into dark base cloth. And the hat brim uses a tight satin column that holds its shape even after washing.
People are mostly putting this on kids trick-or-treat bags and halloween tote bags, but I've also seen it on adult costume accessories, little ghost patches sewn onto denim jackets look genuinely good. Stitch it on a black canvas bag, on the chest of a flannel, or as a centrepiece on a halloween pillow. Pick the larger size for anything that needs to be read from a distance. Avoid fleece without a topping, the loops catch the bobbin thread and muddy those fine detail lines around the spurs. Holler at me if the download link acts up after purchase and I'll get it sorted for you.
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 trick-or-treat bag front panelKids trick-or-treat bag for a western-themed halloween party, the cowgirl hat keeps it on-theme without being too scary for young ones.
- Halloween costume accessory patchFelt patch for a denim jacket, cut close around the ghost silhouette and hand-stitch on for a removable costume piece.
- Left chest halloween tee embroideryLeft chest on an adult flannel shirt makes a great ranch halloween look, cutaway stabiliser holds clean on the woven weave.
- Fall festival tote bag designCanvas gym duffel side panel for someone doing a cowgirl halloween costume; the design reads clearly even on dark olive canvas.
- Halloween pillow centrepieceLinen napkin border for a western-style halloween dinner table, the warm orange accessories coordinate with autumn table colour schemes.
- Denim jacket back patchAn oxford shirt cuff embroidery for a subtle halloween detail that still reads at a glance on dress-down halloween at the office.
- Spooky western bandana cornerDog bandana point for a pet in a matching cowgirl costume; at 3.48 inches the smaller size fits nicely on a medium bandana.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.48 × 3.51 in | 13,024 |
| 4.48 × 4.51 in | 17,949 |
| 5.48 × 5.51 in | 23,482 |
| 6.47 × 6.51 in | 29,657 |
| 7.47 × 7.51 in | 36,532 |
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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