The tail on this one is whats different from every other dragonfly design Ive seen. Most dragonfly embroideries use a straight segmented abdomen. This one has a long curling black tendril that spirals down and ends in a tight loop, almost like a calligraphy flourish. The upper wing pair is a deep lavender-blue, the lower pair shifts to a paler mint green, and between those four wings a glossy black body with a single bright green thorax segment. Two curled antennae mirror the tail curl at the top. Six colours, 5 color changes.
Nine sizes from 3.50 by 3.14 inches at 9,490 stitches up to 7.50 by 6.72 inches at 23,104 stitches. Use a medium tearaway on flat cotton and linen for the smaller sizes. Switch to cutaway on jersey or stretch knit. Hoop tight and use topping film on anything with a surface pile so the fine wing vein lines dont sink in. Avoid busy print fabrics where the lavender and mint tones disappear. Skip synthetic satin as a base fabric because the directional wing fill looks flat on non-absorbent weaves.
Customers love asking what insects stitch best, and thats the dragonfly I always point them to. Back in june a buyer used the 5-in build on the back shoulder of a navy linen shirt. She kept the lavender wings and swapped the mint lower wings to a pale gold thread and it worked really well. Solid navy, black, sage or cream fabrics all give the colour palette somewhere to land. Stitch the small 4-inch on a denim jacket pocket.
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.
- linen or cotton shirt shoulder or back detailStitch the 5-in face on the back shoulder of a navy linen shirt using light cutaway and the lavender wings read clearly against the dark base
- canvas tote bag nature-themed designEmbroider the 4-in build on a oat canvas tote and the ornate curling tail gives the bag a botanical art print quality
- denim jacket sleeve or chest patchRun the 6-inch size on a denim jacket chest area using medium cutaway and the wing structure holds up even at higher density zones
- garden-themed bedroom cushion coverAdd the 4-inch size to a sage or cream linen cushion cover and the dragonfly reads as a decorative motif rather than just a bug
- framed wall display for a study or hallwayHoop the biggest 7.5 version on natural muslin in a square frame for a wall piece that suits a study or entryway setting
- womens blouse collar or cuff accentUse the 3-in chest near a blouse collar or cuff edge on white cotton using topping film to preserve the fine wing vein lines
- cotton tee for garden lovers or nature fansPick the 5-in run on a plain cotton tee for someone who gardens or does nature walks and wants something other than a floral
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.14 in | 9,490 |
| 4.00 × 3.59 in | 10,960 |
| 4.50 × 4.04 in | 12,409 |
| 5.00 × 4.48 in | 14,080 |
| 5.50 × 4.93 in | 15,709 |
| 6.00 × 5.38 in | 17,556 |
| 6.50 × 5.83 in | 19,323 |
| 7.00 × 6.28 in | 21,178 |
| 7.50 × 6.72 in | 23,104 |
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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