Songbird mid-flight with wings spread wide leaving an open vintage cage. The 15 colour design has the cage door swung to one side, you can see its empty inside, just an open perch and the small ornate finial up top. Inspirational watercolour splashes of teal, magenta and mustard scatter behind both pieces like the bird shook them loose on its way out.
The bird itself has proper directional feather stitching in the wings, warm orange chest, navy head and tail. The cage is fine black detail with curved bars, the line work stays delicate so it doesnt overpower the bird. Fifteen colours total but most of the volume sits in the splashes which keep stitch density manageable, around 27k at the largest size.
I get a lot of messages about freedom themed pieces, recovery anniversaries, divorce gifts, retirement gifts, that kind of moment. last february a woman ordered the 6 inch size for her sisters one year sober marker. Message me if you need help picking placement, ill walk you through.
Stitch on light coloured fabric so the splash colours read properly, white, oatmeal, soft pink, light grey all work. Skip dark fabrics here cause the cage detail and splashes both lose definition. Use a tearaway stabiliser for woven fabrics and cutaway for any stretch knit.
9 sizes from 3.5 to 7.5 inches wide. Mid sizes around 5 inch are most popular for shirts and tote bags, the 7 inch version really shines as a back panel piece on denim jackets or quilt fronts.
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.
- Recovery anniversary tshirtsA 5 inch size centred on a soft white tee makes a meaningful piece for a one year sober anniversary gift.
- Sobriety milestone tote bagsStitched on a cream cotton tote bag at 6 inches the bird becomes a daily carry reminder for sobriety milestones.
- Retirement gift hoodiesOn the back of a soft grey hoodie at 7 inches it suits a retirement gift that celebrates someone leaving the grind.
- Inspirational quilt panelsA 7.5 inch version on a quilt panel anchors an inspirational wallhanging for a healing room or therapy office.
- Wellness studio uniform polosStitch a 4 inch size on left chest of a sage green wellness studio polo for staff at recovery centres.
- Memorial pillow coversOn a 12 inch oatmeal cotton pillow cover the bird becomes a soft memorial piece for someone who loved birds.
- Yoga retreat canvas bagsA 6 inch size on a natural canvas bag works well as a yoga retreat welcome gift for participants.
- Encouragement cards stitchedThe smallest 3.5 inch size stitched onto card-weight fabric makes a tactile encouragement card for tough days.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.32 in | 10,622 |
| 4.00 × 3.79 in | 12,301 |
| 4.50 × 4.26 in | 14,257 |
| 5.00 × 4.74 in | 16,195 |
| 5.50 × 5.21 in | 18,228 |
| 6.00 × 5.68 in | 20,511 |
| 6.50 × 6.16 in | 22,701 |
| 7.00 × 6.64 in | 25,088 |
| 7.50 × 7.11 in | 27,633 |
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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