The scene is three women seen from behind, their natural hair twisted into updo buns, gold hoop earrings visible on each side. The one on the left wears a periwinkle-purple draped gown, the centre figure is in deep crimson, and the one on the right is in warm golden yellow. Its a really composed image and the three of them together create this nice colour balance across the hoop.
Wilcom did the colour map across 8 colours and five sizes, which is a bunch of stops but each one earns its place. Brown for the skin tones, gold for the earrings, dark red and dark blue for the gowns, white and black for structure, and two lighter neutrals for transition areas. The satin columns on the gown folds are directional so the drape actually reads as drape rather than just flat fill.
Stitch count runs from 11,483 up to 32,075 at the largest size. The density sits at 906, which is moderate enough that you wont get stiff fabric even on lighter linen or a cotton poplin. Use a cutaway stabiliser rather than tearaway because of the 142-155 trims in the file, ya want the backing to stay put through all those stops.
A customer asked about using the large size on a silk-look polyester blouse and honestly I wouldnt recommend it without a proper cutaway and topping, the detail is too fine for slippery fabric. On a medium-weight cotton twill or a structured tote canvas it looks great. The 2.2-inch size works well on a lil patch or a shirt pocket too.
Stitch it onto canvas totes, cotton shirts, denim jackets, or framed linen panels as wall art. Pair with a cream or charcoal fabric so the eight colour palette has room to breathe. Add a soft tearaway on the back if youre doing a tote and want a clean finish inside.
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.
- Cotton canvas tote bag front panelThe 4.72-inch size fills a tote bag front panel cleanly on canvas with medium cutaway stabiliser
- Left-chest placement on a linen blouse or shirtAt 2.2-3 inches wide it sits well on a shirt pocket or left-chest area without overpowering the garment
- Denim jacket back or sleeve patch areaThe mid sizes work on the denim cropped jacket back or sleeve with cutaway backing to handle the 142 trims
- Framed linen panel as home wall artStitched on natural linen and stretched over a frame this reads as proper textile art in a living space
- Throw pillow cover in a natural cotton fabricOn a throw pillow in cream cotton the eight colours pop without clashing with neutral home decor
- Structured pouch or clutch bag frontA structured pouch front in charcoal canvas gives the warm gold and crimson tones a great contrast
- Uniform or branded apparel for a beauty salonBeauty salons and Afrocentric fashion brands use this kind of imagery on staff uniforms or branded merch
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.20 × 3.50 in | 11,483 |
| 2.83 × 4.50 in | 15,652 |
| 3.46 × 5.50 in | 20,449 |
| 4.09 × 6.50 in | 25,877 |
| 4.72 × 7.50 in | 32,075 |
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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