The whale silhouette is all there in a clean navy outline, but the inside isnt solid -- its completely filled with roses, leaves, and small blossoms in a packed floral pattern. Blush pink roses sit alongside dusty mauve ones, sage green leaves fill the gaps, and small cream blossoms dot the spaces between. Ten colours total, and the contrast between that dark perimeter and the pastel floral interior is what makes this one work so well on a neutral background.
Nine size options from 3.5 by 2.73 inches to 7.5 across 5.85 inches wide. Stitch count runs from 17,467 at the smallest to 40,496 at the full size, with density at 923. Wilcom mapped the rose fills with alternating satin directions so adjacent petals dont bleed together -- thats the bit that separates a good floral fill from a muddy one. The outer border stitches last and snaps the whole silhouette into focus.
Best results on a firm woven fabric -- cotton canvas, quilting cotton, or linen. Use a medium cutaway under anything with stretch or the whale curve will distort. The floral fill is dense enough that you dont need a topping on most wovens, but press water-soluble topping on waffle-weave or terry if youre stitching on a textured baby item. A customer who sells whale-themed nursery decor contacted me last spring -- she stocks this design every season for the cot quilt blocks she makes and said the rose detail stays clean even at the smaller 3.5 inch size.
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.
- Nursery quilt panel or cot bumper for a nautical or ocean-themed baby roomA 6 inch size on a quilting cotton panel makes a beautiful cot quilt centrepiece
- Tote bag or book bag for a beach or ocean loverThe 7.5 inch size fills a cotton tote front completely -- navy outline stands out on cream
- Kids bedroom cushion cover in pastel linen or cottonUse a 4 inch version on a cushion cover in pale sage linen for a matching nursery set
- Framed hoop art on natural linen as a botanical-meets-ocean wall pieceStretch natural linen tight over a 7 inch hoop and stitch the full size for wall art
- Summer dress front panel for a handmade clothing projectHoop a cotton dress bodice with medium cutaway backer so the curves stay clean
- Canvas zipper pouch for a beach bag accessory or market giftThe 3.5 inch size fits a zippered cotton pouch front with space for the seam allowance
- Patchwork quilt block for a whimsical marine-theme lap quiltStitch a 5 inch version onto a plain quilting cotton square before assembling into blocks
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.73 in | 17,467 |
| 4.00 × 3.12 in | 20,013 |
| 4.50 × 3.51 in | 22,744 |
| 5.00 × 3.90 in | 25,550 |
| 5.50 × 4.29 in | 27,974 |
| 6.00 × 4.68 in | 30,875 |
| 6.50 × 5.07 in | 33,503 |
| 7.00 × 5.46 in | 36,838 |
| 7.50 × 5.85 in | 40,496 |
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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