The turtle body is basically a chunk of dense black satin fill, properly solid, no outline fussing around the edges. Shell sections are separated by curved seam lines stitched right into the fill so you get the shell plate pattern without any colour change. Head is forward-facing with two small round eyes picked out in the same outline stitch used for the bubbles. Four flippers splay out, front pair reaching forward like its mid-stroke.
Behind the turtle theres a big open anemone flower sits centre-right, five broad petals done in radiating outline stitch so they stay open and light against the filled body. A second smaller star-shaped bloom sits beside it, petals fanning out in matching open stitch. Seagrass curls up from the base in two thin stems. Three open rings of different sizes float upper left, the bubble detail. So its filled animal plus open botanicals, two completely different stitch textures in one colour, and that contrast is what makes it look good.
I digitised this one in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio and density-wise its 707 per square inch, on the high end, so use a medium to heavy cutaway stabiliser. Smallest size is 3.06 by 3.51 inches, largest is 6.55 by 7.51. A customer ordered the big version last summer for her kids beach bags, stitched it on canvas totes and sent photos. Comes out bold enough to read from across a room.
Best results on a pale or mid-tone background. White, cream, or sand canvas lets the black read properly. Avoid black or very dark navy, the design disappears. Light denim works well if youre going for a washed coastal feel. Hoop tight with a firm cutaway beneath and a water-soluble topping if the fabric has any texture to it.
Run through slowly on the dense satin sections, especially the turtle shell and body, because at 34k stitches on the big size there is alot of thread going down fast. Slow your machine to around sixty to seventy percent speed for the fill sections and your tension will thank you for it. Ping me through the shop if anything goes sideways and Ill fix 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.
- Kids beach bags and canvas totesStitch the large size on a natural canvas tote for a kids beach bag that looks handmade and nothing like the usual nylon ones
- Ocean-themed baby nursery cushion coversPop the medium on a cream muslin cushion for a nursery with an ocean theme where bold black reads well against white walls
- Swim towel corner embroideryUse the 4-inch on a corner of a swim towel in white terry so the turtle sits at the top when the towel is folded
- Surfer or diver jacket back panelPlace the large size centred on the back panel of a denim jacket for a surfer or ocean sports person who wants something bold
- Coastal home cushion decorationHoop the medium version onto a sand-coloured linen cushion for a coastal living room that already leans towards natural tones
- Reusable grocery bag with ocean themeStitch the large on a plain white canvas grocery bag so the design is big enough to read from across a farmers market stall
- Marine conservation fundraiser merchandiseUse for fundraiser totes or event merchandise for a marine charity or ocean conservation group that needs eye-catching pieces
- Beach wedding favour pouchesEmbroider the small size on cream organza pouches for beach wedding favours holding shells or small coastal keepsakes
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.06 × 3.51 in | 15,550 |
| 3.94 × 4.51 in | 19,984 |
| 4.81 × 5.51 in | 24,686 |
| 5.68 × 6.51 in | 29,665 |
| 6.55 × 7.51 in | 34,801 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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