This elegant floral scroll border leads with the ornamental scrollwork rather than the blooms. Two mirrored acanthus-style botanical ornament modules sit side by side at 1,365 stitches across the band. The actual flowers are tiny, two little five-petal garden blossoms nestled inside each scroll cluster. Everything else is curling C-shaped tendrils and feathered leaf tips, that classic baroque ornament vibe you see on antique book plates and vintage stationery engravings.
One colour only, fine black outline running stitch start to finish. Six different sizes ranging from three inches wide at 1,365 stitches up to eight inches at 2,505 stitches. The smallest size stitches out in maybe seven or eight minutes on most home machines so its a quick win when you need a delicate trim and dont want to babysit a long stitch out.
Density-wise its very open, around 245 per square inch, meaning the linework wont chew through delicate handkerchief weight fabric. Stitch on cotton lawn, linen handkerchief weight, fine batiste, that sort of stuff. Use a 70/10 needle and 60wt thread for the cleanest line, ya wont get any thread spread on the curls. Pick tearaway stabiliser so it pulls off easily without distorting the scrollwork.
I made this design with wedding stationery and heirloom linens in mind. My favourite use is the 5-inch run along the hem of a handkerchief for the bride or her mum to carry. Last month a buyer messaged about stitching three of these end to end across the top of a wedding ring pillow and the photo she sent back was honestly lovely.
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.
- Wedding handkerchief borders for the bride or mother of the brideStitch the 4-inch size along the corner of a cotton lawn handkerchief, guests will ask where you got it
- Ring pillow trim for ceremony detailsRun the 3-inch across the front of a satin ring pillow, the open line wont stiffen the pillow surface
- Linen napkin edges for formal dinnersAdd the smallest size to each corner of a linen napkin, mirror the orientation so all four match at the table
- Monogram pairing on personalised stationery coversFrame a monogram with the 5-inch band underneath it on a journal cover for a clean stationery-style look
- Heirloom christening gown hem accentsPlace the 3-inch low on the hem of a christening gown, single-colour stitching keeps it suitable for white-on-white
- Bookmark and journal cover trimStitch onto a fabric bookmark in 3 inch size, finish with a tassel for a heirloom-feeling gift
- Table runner border for vintage receptionsCenter the 8-inch length on a runner end and mirror it on the opposite side for a balanced ceremony tablescape
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.00 × 0.48 in | 1,365 |
| 4.00 × 0.64 in | 1,651 |
| 5.00 × 0.80 in | 1,913 |
| 6.00 × 0.96 in | 2,119 |
| 7.00 × 1.12 in | 2,325 |
| 8.00 × 1.28 in | 2,505 |
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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