So this one started as a request from a customer who wanted a valentine design that was specifically for her dog and not generic. The whole composition is a heart shape, full and rounded, but instead of just being a flat colour its packed inside with dog paw prints, mini hearts and round dots arranged edge to edge so no background shows through.
Each paw has a bold red satin outline shaped like the classic rounded-triangle paw, with the heel pad and 4 toe pads in warm tan using a crosshatch tatami fill. The digitising runs the toe pads at a slightly raised density so they catch the light differently from the heel. Scattered between the paws are two sizes of hearts, smaller ones in deep crimson and larger ones in a softer blush pink, plus red dots of 3 different scales that tie the whole thing together visually. Three colours total, two reds and one tan.
5 sizes, 2.71 by 3.51 inches up to 5.79 by 7.51 inches. The tall format suits tote bags, aprons and hoodie fronts well. Density stays light, 414 per square inch, biggest size comes in at just under 18k stitches, so its a comfortable mid-length run. Stick to medium cutaway on cotton or canvas. On stretchy fleece or t-shirt fabric float a tearaway on top of your cutaway, or the paw outlines can wander on the knit. Hoop as tight as you can, loose hooping causes the satin paw outlines to pucker at the curves.
Run the machine at a steady 700 SPM and dont rush the colour change on the red to tan switch, make sure your bobbin is full before you start. A customer last christmas ordered 5 of the large size on matching bandanas for her dogs and sent photos, 5 golden retrievers wearing matching red and tan paw-heart bandanas is genuinely one of the better things Ive seen. Send a quick chat if a paw outline pulls out of registration and Ill sort it.
Best on white, cream, grey or pale blue cotton. The red and warm tan pop cleanly on neutral fabric. Skip dark backgrounds, the light fill disappears. Try it on a tea towel too, the washable factor makes it practical for actual dog-household use. Send me a note if a paw line lifts out of alignment and Ill rebuild that section.
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 bandana or neckerchiefStitch the small size on a cut square of white cotton, fold and hem it into a bandana shape, and tie it on your dog for valentines photos
- Valentine tote bag for dog ownersPop the medium on a wheat canvas tote for a dog-owner valentine gift that works year-round as a shopping bag
- Pet-themed cushion coverUse the large size centred on a cushion cover for a dog-themed lounge area or a pet corner in a living room
- Dog lover apron personalisationRun the 4-inch on the bib of a full-length canvas apron as a gift for someone who bakes dog treats
- Matching pet and owner tshirt setStitch the same size on a plain tee and on a matching dog bandana for a pet-and-owner co-ordinated valentines look
- Valentine card fabric tagUse the tiny size on a fabric label or tag attached to a hand-sewn card or gift wrap for a dog lover
- Dog rescue fundraiser merchDog rescue groups have used the design on aprons and totes for fundraising stalls where the paw-and-heart combo draws attention quickly
- Pet memorial keepsake clothCustomers have stitched the medium on a soft cotton cloth and framed it as a memorial piece after losing a dog
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.71 × 3.51 in | 8,518 |
| 3.48 × 4.51 in | 10,778 |
| 4.25 × 5.51 in | 13,094 |
| 5.02 × 6.51 in | 15,503 |
| 5.79 × 7.51 in | 17,998 |
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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