So the whole design is basically a big heart shape, but instead of filling it with solid color its packed full of little dogs. Eight of them, all different breeds, drawn in that scratchy outline style where nothing is perfectly clean. Theres a sleepy one curled up in the top corner, a corgi-type standing alert, a floppy-eared hound, a pup with a bone nearby. Red open hearts are scattered between them as little gaps in the composition. Two colors total, black outlines and red hearts, thats it.
Im always suprised how much personality you get from just 2 thread colors. At the 5 inch size its 14,426 stitches and goes up to 26,102 at 9 inches, so theres a lot of linework packed in there. Stitch count is from the my main software digitizing sheet, so those numbers are accurate. The outline style means it reads really clean on light fabrics and looks almost hand-drawn when its done. Last valentines season I had a customer write me to say she ordered five of these for her whole dog-rescue volunteer group, one for each person. Thats the kind of use case I love seeing for this design.
Stitch it on light fabric so the black linework really pops. Hoop polymesh underneath to keep those outline runs from pulling. Go with a light tearaway if youre working on a structured bag or tote. On a soft tee, hoop snug and dont over-tighten or the outline will distort. Skip dark backgrounds unless youre going for a reverse look with light thread.
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.
- Dog lover gift tote bags and canvas shoppersThe outlined heart shape centers nicely on a tote front panel, around 6-7 inches works well for that format
- Kids' Valentine's Day shirts and onesiesKids sizes usually need the 5 inch file, the linework stays readable at that scale
- Pet mom sweatshirts and hoodiesDog mom hoodies look great with this at 7-8 inches centered chest
- Dog rescue fundraiser merchandiseGreat for fundraiser shirts because its simple to print or embroider in bulk
- Pillowcases and throw pillow covers for dog-themed roomsThe heart shape fills a pillow front really naturally, especially at the 8-9 inch sizes
- Personalised pet portrait items as giftsPeople often add a name underneath, the design leaves room at the bottom edge for that
- Wedding favors for dog-loving couplesSimple 2-color design keeps thread costs down when making multiples for event gifts
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 5.01 × 4.62 in | 14,426 |
| 6.01 × 5.55 in | 17,286 |
| 7.01 × 6.47 in | 20,164 |
| 8.01 × 7.39 in | 23,115 |
| 9.01 × 8.32 in | 26,102 |
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
Every design on Re Embroidery is hand-digitized by one person. Each file gets sketched, color-matched, and stitch-tested on real fabric before it earns a place in the shop. No team. No auto-conversion from images. Just slow, deliberate work, sometimes three or four days per design.
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