Saguaro cactus shape, tall and symmetrical with two arms curving upward. The body is stitched in a bright emerald green with darker olive-green shading along the sides to give it real depth, it doesnt look flat at all. Short spines stick out all round in dark thread. The base sits on a sandy terracotta earth mound with a couple of small rocks tucked in. Four colour changes total: green body, darker green shading, sandy brown base, dark outline and spines.
My sister stitched the 7 inch jumbo onto a natural canvas tote bag last summer and it looked brilliant, the green popped against the natural fabric without needing any background. With 4 colours and up to 40,341 stitches at the largest size this is a bit of a commitment, so use a firm cutaway stabiliser and dont rush the colour transitions. The 4.51 inch size at twenty-one thousand stitches is more manageable for smaller projects.
Back it with a medium cutaway on woven fabrics. Use the bigger size on bags or jackets, the smaller on shirt pockets or cap panels. Stitch on white or light fabric if you want the sandy base to read clearly. Hoop tight and take your time on this one, its proper detailed work.
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.
- Canvas tote bags and market bagsNatural canvas or cream linen makes the four-colour green pop without any background fill.
- Denim jacket back patchesBack yoke of a denim jacket is a solid placement for the 7-in feature size.
- Desert-themed throw pillow coversCentre a 12x12 pillow cover for a desert-home decor look in sage and terracotta.
- Southwest style sweatshirtsThe 5-inch size sits well on the chest of a sweatshirt for plant lovers.
- Plant lover aprons and kitchen linensOn aprons use cutaway stabiliser, the density holds up through kitchen washing.
- Nursery room cushion coversNursery cushions in white cotton with the smaller 4.5-inch version look really sweet.
- Outdoor festival bag personalisationGoes well on waxed canvas or thick duck cotton for festival gear.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.51 × 3.27 in | 21,004 |
| 5.51 × 4.00 in | 26,802 |
| 6.51 × 4.72 in | 33,269 |
| 7.51 × 5.44 in | 40,341 |
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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