The apple outline is barely visible as an outline because the whole shape is packed with flowers. Theres a large daisy-type bloom on the lower left with petite stamen detail in the centre, a few round open-petal flowers scattered around the middle, and smaller filler blooms tucked into every gap. Leaves and small leaf clusters fill in the rest so theres almost no empty space. The stem and a single pointed leaf sit cleanly at the top.
All done in 1 thread color, a medium teal-green. The contrast between the open outlines of the flowers and the denser satin on the stem is what gives it depth. Density runs at 703 across 5 sizes from 3.37 to 7.51 inches wide, stitch counts from 18,213 up to 38,123. Thats alot of detail packed into the single-thread constraint. Pop a medium cutaway underneath and use a light topping on any fleece or looped terry fabric. And dont hoop this on stretch without stabiliser, the directional underlay will pull on the inner flower outlines.
I sell this one consistently year-round, mostly to people making end-of-year teacher gifts. Customers who buy it once tend to come back for it the following May. But the botanical feel works for kitchen aprons and linen tote bags too, not just school items. Center the pattern on a canvas tote. Use it on the chest pocket of a denim jacket for something more personal. Skip very dark or heavily textured fabric on this one, the open-outline floral detail disappears on anything too busy. And pop a pressing cloth over it after stitching, that single green line-work flattens nicer under gentle heat than raw off the machine.
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.
- Teacher appreciation tote bags and pencil casesThe apple is instantly recognisable as a teacher gift, especially on a canvas tote with the design centred
- Back-to-school shirts for students or staffWorks on back-to-school polo shirts or staff uniform tees, understated but meaningful
- Kitchen aprons and dish towels with a garden-to-table themeKitchen aprons look great with this, the floral fill gives it a botanical feel rather than a strictly school theme
- Nature journal covers and book tote bagsOn a natural linen tote bag for carrying notebooks or journals it suits a nature or cottage aesthetic
- Botanical home decor on linen or muslin wall hoopsHoop it on linen or muslin and display in a round frame for a clean botanical wall piece
- School librarian cardigans and teacher lanyardsSmall cardigans or knit tops for school librarians or teachers who want something personal not generic
- Gift pouches for educators at end of school yearA small zippered pouch with this on the front is a practical and good-looking end-of-year gift
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 3.37 in | 18,213 |
| 4.51 × 4.33 in | 23,035 |
| 5.51 × 5.30 in | 27,976 |
| 6.51 × 6.25 in | 32,947 |
| 7.51 × 7.22 in | 38,123 |
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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