Curious puppy sniffing is what it sounds like, a lil shaggy pup bent down with his nose to the ground checking out a smell. Hes drawn in profile so you see the full silhouette, tail pointed up, ears flopped forward over the eyes, back arched as he leans into whatever caught his attention. Looks like a moment captured from a kids storybook honestly.
Done in 3 colours total, bold red satin fill covers the back patches and the head, white fur shows through where the fabric does the work, and a thin black outline draws the feathered fur strokes around the silhouette. A small brown patch on the nose tip and a brown squiggle for the ground he is sniffing complete the scene.
9 sizes total, smallest is 3.21 inches across for a sleeve cuff or pocket, largest hits 6.88 inches wide for the centred chest piece. Stitch counts run 5k to 16k which keeps even the biggest one quick to stitch on home machines.
I get loads of orders for kids birthday tees with this one, particularly for boys turning 4 and 5. One customer messaged me last week aswell, she said her daughter named her stuffed dog after seeing the embroidered version on her cousins birthday tshirt. Thats the kinda story that lands with me.
Best on cotton, jersey, fleece and lightweight canvas. Skip thin polyester since the red fill is dense enough to pull. Pop light tearaway woven and a soft cutaway on knit so the feathered outline edges stay crisp. Pre wash white or pale fabric so the red satin doesnt bleed across into the lighter fur areas first wash.
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 birthday party tshirtsRun the medium piece on the front of a kids tee for boys turning 4 or 5 with name underneath.
- Toddler bib monogram cornersRun the smallest size in the corner of a soft cotton bib next to where a name or initial sits.
- Pet adoption shelter totesPop the mid piece on a beige canvas tote bag for a pet adoption shelter as a fundraising merchandise piece.
- Boys cotton pyjama topsCentre the smaller version on the chest of cotton pyjama tops for boys that love pups, makes a sweet bedtime gift.
- Stuffed animal gift bagsStitch it on small drawstring cotton bags for kids birthday party favours holding a wee toy dog or treats inside.
- Dog walker apron pocketsRun the small size on a tan canvas apron pocket for a dog walker or pet groomers daily work uniform.
- Nursery wall hoop frameMount the largest size running 7-in across with neutral trim for a kids nursery wall, fits a country style scheme.
- School backpack name patchesPop the mid piece on a navy school backpack panel with the kids name above it for back to school season.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.21 × 3.50 in | 5,470 |
| 3.67 × 4.00 in | 6,491 |
| 4.13 × 4.50 in | 7,549 |
| 4.59 × 5.00 in | 8,852 |
| 5.04 × 5.50 in | 10,085 |
| 5.50 × 6.00 in | 11,438 |
| 5.96 × 6.50 in | 12,955 |
| 6.42 × 7.00 in | 14,486 |
| 6.88 × 7.50 in | 16,108 |
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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