The whale is diving, body arched in that classic humpback curve, tail flukes raised above the centreline. The whole body is filled in dense cobalt blue with the stitching running in long directional lines that echo the whales actual muscle flow. Sitting around the outside of the body are circles. Lots of them. Small ones, bigger ones, scattered organically like bubbles rising up. They add this decorative quality that takes it way beyond just a wildlife illustration.
Two colours only: that strong cobalt blue and warm gold for the outlines and bubble rings. Its low on thread changes which people genuinely appreciate, one colour change in the whole file. Density is 28k on the biggest 6.73-inch size, which is kinda moderate for a design this detailed. Wilcom kept the satin density sensible so it doesnt pucker on medium-weight fabrics.
I been getting alot of ocean-themed requests lately and last autumn this whale specifically came out of a conversation with a customer who was doing gifts for her mums coastal-themed bedroom makeover. She wanted something artistic not kitschy. Its the gold outline thats does it, it gives the piece a jewellery-illustration quality rather than just a sea-creature patch and she loved it.
Best on dark fabric honestly. Black cotton, charcoal twill, deep navy jersey, the cobalt and gold read really strongly against dark grounds. Skip pale or white fabric because the blue fills lose contrast and the design kinda disappears. Use a medium cutaway on jersey, tearaway on woven cotton. Hoop a 7.5-in run on a dark navy canvas tote and its the kind of piece you'd see in a boutique shop for forty pounds, honestly.
Email me if anything with the file seems off and ill look at it for ya right away.
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.
- Dark navy canvas tote bag frontDeep navy canvas tote at 6 inches, cobalt and gold against dark fabric is where this design really earns its pricing.
- Black cotton sweatshirt chest placementDark charcoal cushion for a coastal living room, the warm gold outline literally glows against the dark ground.
- Coastal bedroom cushion coverBeach house wall art in a 9-inch frame on black linen, the kind of piece that reads as considered rather than generic decor.
- Nautical theme framed hoop artBlack cotton chest 5-inch on sweat for an ocean-art look that doesnt immediately scream tourist.
- Denim jacket chest or back placementCorner of a dark terry beach towel, the 3.5-inch mark works as a personalised gift for a coastal summer trip.
- Beach towel corner accentdenim panel for an ocean-theme alternative fashion piece with a jewellery-illustration quality.
- Kids ocean-themed backpack patchDark linen table runner end for a nautical dining room centrepiece, the circular bubble scatter fills the space well.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.15 × 3.51 in | 12,414 |
| 3.59 × 4.01 in | 14,458 |
| 4.04 × 4.51 in | 16,336 |
| 4.49 × 5.01 in | 18,097 |
| 4.94 × 5.51 in | 20,057 |
| 5.38 × 6.01 in | 21,773 |
| 5.83 × 6.51 in | 24,039 |
| 6.28 × 7.01 in | 26,317 |
| 6.73 × 7.51 in | 28,555 |
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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