Thats 3 fonts working together in one design, which is the kind of thing that looks easy but takes alot of careful spacing to get right. The chunky block lettering on 'Eat Sleep' sits above the script 'Read' and the contrast between the two weights is what gives this its bookshop-poster feel. I kept the colorful book stack illustration on the left side rather than centred so the whole layout reads as an illustration, not just a word.
6 colors and the stitch count is genuinely low, the largest size at 4.53 inches tops out at 9,046 stitches, so it runs in about 4 minutes on a home machine. Pop tearaway behind woven cotton or linen, or add a water-soluble topping if youre hooping a waffle-knit tote bag so those script letters dont sink into the texture. Stitch the 2.50 inch on a cotton pouch for a quick gift and the 4.53 inch on a canvas tote for the full impact. Pop it on a sweatshirt left chest at 3.50 inches and it reads clean from across a room.
I made one of these on a canvas zip pouch last month as part of a birthday gift set, tucked a small notebook inside and the whole thing looked like something from a stationery shop. Every book reader Ive ever made something for has gone a bit mad for this design. Its specific in a way that a generic 'I Love Books' quote isnt, the eat-sleep-repeat structure is instantly recognisable and they get it immediately. Email me if you run into any trouble with the file after purchase, Ill sort it out for you.
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 bag for a book club giftThe 4.53 inch size on a market tote face is the most popular use, it fills the bag front without looking squeezed
- Librarian or teacher appreciation sweatshirtLeft chest on a crew neck sweatshirt for a librarian gift, white or cream thread background shows the colors well
- Bookshelf decor cushion or pillow caseStitch the 4.53 inch on a plain cushion cover for a reading corner, the colorful books illustration adds real personality
- Reading nook throw blanket cornerA small corner placement on a throw blanket at 2.50 inches works great as a subtle reader signal
- Book fair vendor merchandise: tote or pouchBook fair sellers have used this on cotton zipper pouches for resale, the low stitch count keeps production fast
- Reader birthday gift on a zip bag or pouchPersonalised birthday pouch for a reading friend, pair with a bookmark and some bookmarks inside
- Bookworm childs backpack badgeAt 2.50 inches it sits cleanly on a school backpack badge patch, kids who read love having it there
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.50 × 2.06 in | 3,908 |
| 3.50 × 2.88 in | 5,439 |
| 4.50 × 3.71 in | 7,182 |
| 5.50 × 4.53 in | 9,046 |
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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