I made this one back in february after a customer kept asking for rainy-day themed kids designs. Cute, but I wanted it to feel properly done, not flat. So I went with 13 colours and a density of 679, which gives the whole thing alot of dimension once its hooped and stitched out. The umbrella panels use directional satin runs that alternate angle per segment, so each wedge catches light differently. really worth the extra colour changes.
And the duck body itself has a proper underlay before the satin goes down, I digitised it in professional embroidery software so the feathers dont just flatten the stabiliser underneath. Nine sizes run from 3.39 inches reaching to 7.27 inches, stitch range 13,483 to 37,009. Big size on a thick cutaway stabiliser is gorgeous on kids hoodies. Smaller sizes, around 3.5 inches, suit onesies and bibs just fine.
I get messages all the time asking if the droplets in the background are gonna bleed into the duck shape. They dont, theres a proper topping sequence and the bobbin tension was set tight before I ran test stitchouts. Use a medium-weight cutaway on stretch fabrics. On wovens like quilting cotton youre fine with a tearaway. Pick your needle size based on thread weight, 75/11 for standard 40wt polyester. Stitch direction on the umbrella canopy is radial, so it looks especially sharp on bright solid colours.
Holler if you need a colour-stopped version with fewer thread changes, I can sort something out for ya.
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 hoodie left chest placementUse the 4-in size a left chest hoodie, hooped in 5x7 frame on cotton fleece with medium cutaway stabiliser.
- Baby onesie front centreThe 3.39-inch smallest size fits a standard onesie chest; use tearaway on the knit with a topping layer to keep loops crisp.
- Toddler bib full frontFull-front bib placement works well at 4-5 inches wide on terry cloth with cutaway and a water-soluble topping to manage texture.
- Children's rain jacket back panelOn a nylon rain jacket back panel, use the 7-inch size with a cutaway backing and a pressing cloth when finishing to avoid shine marks.
- Nursery wall hoop framed artStitch the large 7.27-inch version on white Aida cloth or linen for a framed nursery hoop, the 13 colours read beautifully at full scale.
- Kids tote bag frontA 5-inch placement centred on a canvas kids tote holds well with a stiff tearaway; press from the back when done.
- Rainy-day themed quilt blockUse the 4-inch size as a focal block on a rainy-day patchwork quilt, stitched on pre-cut quilting cotton squares before assembly.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.39 × 3.50 in | 13,483 |
| 3.88 × 4.00 in | 15,814 |
| 4.36 × 4.50 in | 18,402 |
| 4.85 × 5.00 in | 21,019 |
| 5.33 × 5.50 in | 24,011 |
| 5.81 × 6.00 in | 26,997 |
| 6.30 × 6.50 in | 30,099 |
| 6.78 × 7.00 in | 33,630 |
| 7.27 × 7.50 in | 37,009 |
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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