The dolphin is mid-leap, nose up and tail curving downward, and the whole body from snout to tail fluke holds botanical shapes packed solid from edge to edge. Tropical leaves layered on top of each other, small daisy-like flowers tucked in between, fern fronds curling into the gaps, circular lily pad shapes, little vine tendrils filling all the leftover spaces. Theres only 4 colours in the whole piece but it doesnt feel sparse at all. The aqua and lime green tones sit next to each other across the body and the black outline holds everything cleanly together.
Four colours, 3 color changes. At 36k stitches on the 7-in top biggest size and just over 15k on the smallest 3.29-inch, it runs really efficiently for how much detail is packed in. The leaf fills use directional stitching so adjacent leaves have their stitch angles running differently, which stops the infill from looking like a flat colour block. Wilcom kept the density balanced across the nine sizes without crushing the smaller botanical shapes at the lower end. Im genuinely happy with how the fern fronds held up even at 3.5 inches.
I get notes from buyers doing dolphin-themed kids rooms and from adults who want something with a botanical crossover feel. Last summer a customer stitched the 6-inch on a cream linen tote and sold it at a coastal market, said it sold in the first hour. Pop it on white cotton, pale aqua linen, or cream canvas and youre good. The aqua tones vanish on blue fabric so dont do that. Use a medium tearaway on woven cotton and cutaway on jersey or fleece.
Hoop snug, the curved dolphin outline has some long satin-column sections along the spine and belly that need a stable base. Pop the 5-inch on a white tote for a clean ocean-botanical carry bag. Pick the larger 7.5-inch for a cushion or framed hoop. the 3.5 small build sits well on a kids beach bag or a sun hat brim. Anything weird with the download just message me and Ill sort it.
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.
- Ocean themed kids room wall hoopsDriftwood frame at the 6-inch for a beach kids room, the leaping pose fills the hoop with upward energy.
- Beach tote bags and sun hatsSun hat brim at the 4-inch stitched on the stiff canvas brim for a botanical ocean summer accessory.
- Coastal home decor cushion coversCream linen cushion at the 7-inch for a coastal living room where the aqua and green suit natural fabric.
- White cotton summer shirtsWhite cotton shirt sleeve at the 5-inch for a subtle botanical dolphin detail, fits within the sleeve without looking crowded.
- Marine biology classroom displaysWhite onesie at 3-in mini for an ocean baby shower gift set, the botanical infill style suits a newborn theme.
- Aquarium gift shop canvas bagsNatural canvas tote for an aquarium or ocean-themed gift shop, a customer said it sold in the first hour at a coastal market.
- Ocean baby shower gift itemsClassroom aquarium display at the 6-inch mounted on foam board near the tank, nature-journal quality that students engage with.
- Botanical art gallery tote bagsLinen tote at the 7.5-inch for a contemporary botanical art carry bag, the large size shows the leaf infill in full detail.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.29 in | 15,643 |
| 4.00 × 3.76 in | 17,855 |
| 4.50 × 4.23 in | 20,444 |
| 5.00 × 4.70 in | 22,910 |
| 5.50 × 5.17 in | 25,342 |
| 6.00 × 5.64 in | 27,965 |
| 6.50 × 6.11 in | 30,873 |
| 7.00 × 6.58 in | 33,857 |
| 7.50 × 7.05 in | 36,685 |
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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