Worked on this as an alternative to the chunky filled designs -- sometimes you just want something that looks stitched rather than printed, and a clean outline vine like this does exactly that. Its all one red thread, which honestly makes it easier to work with than anything multi-colour.
The vine runs diagonally so it works as a corner embellishment on cotton napkins, tablecloths, or shirt collars. The main stem curls into scroll ends with small hearts scattered along the branches and 2 nested hearts at the focal point near the centre. Stitch count is light -- 4,430 at the smallest size, 11,549 at the 7.51 inch size. The low density at 254 means the running stitches have room to breathe and the design doesnt stiffen the fabric much. Hoop a medium-weight tearaway under woven cotton or linen and youre set.
I see this one ordered most around anniversaries and weddings as well as valentines day. Text, one of my customers told me she stitched it in the corners of her wedding table runners in ivory thread and it looked exactly right. The outline style gives you that flexibility -- swap the thread colour and its not valentines at all anymore.
Sizes go from 3.51 to 7.51 inches wide. Fit a fresh 75/11 needle. The single-colour setup means no hoop-outs needed. Text me if theres a problem with any file and Ill get it sorted.
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.
- Napkin and tablecloth corners for valentines or anniversary dinnersThe diagonal layout sits naturally in a fabric corner; stitch all 4 corners of a napkin set for a coordinated table.
- Wedding table runners stitched in white or ivory threadSwitch to ivory or champagne thread and it reads as wedding decor rather than valentines, flexible year-round.
- Shirt collar and cuff embellishments for a subtle romantic detailThe small stitch count means it works on a shirt collar without stiffening the fabric noticeably.
- Towel edges and guest bathroom linens as a seasonal touchStitch along the hemmed edge of a flour-sack towel at the 3-4 inch size for a simple housewarming gift.
- Handkerchief corners for wedding gifts or bridal showersOne design, two handkerchiefs, corner placement, makes a quick and thoughtful bridal shower gift.
- Greeting card-style hoop art for valentines day wall decorFrame in a small 5-inch wooden hoop for a minimal wall piece; the outline style reads cleanly as art.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.83 in | 4,430 |
| 4.51 × 3.64 in | 5,907 |
| 5.51 × 4.45 in | 7,593 |
| 6.51 × 5.25 in | 9,518 |
| 7.51 × 6.06 in | 11,549 |
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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