The paw print on this one is big and spiky and honestly it reads more like a tribal tattoo than a typical cute pet design. The main pad is a deep red satin fill with a white gloss highlight sitting right in the centre, kinda like light catching a glossy surface. The four toe pads above it match the same treatment, all red with that same white sheen on each one. Around the whole shape theres a ring of wild spiky strokes radiating outward, sharp points going in every direction like fur caught mid-leap. Black outlines hold the whole composition tight.
Its 5 colours total: red, two shades of warm pink, white for the gloss, and black for the outlines and fringe strokes. The directional stitching on the fringe is done in the digitising software and those individual spike shapes stitch out clean with proper satin columns on each point. Alot of paw designs look flat and generic but the fringe here is what makes it different, each spike has actual structure to it rather than just a filled blob.
I get messages from dog mums and cat owners about this one every week. One customer ordered it on a black market tote for her golden retriever photography business last autumn and emailed me a photo, looked stunning on the dark fabric. The red and black combination is the reason it works so well on dark grounds.
Stitch this on black, charcoal or deep navy cotton and the red pops hard. Use a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser underneath, especially on the bigger sizes where the stitch count builds up to around 34k on the 7.51-inch. Skip stretchy jersey on the largest size, the fringe spike stitching wants a stable woven base like denim or canvas twill. Pop the smaller 3.51-inch on a pocket and the 6-inch on a hoodie chest. Dont try to hoop this on a dark poly-satin fabric, it wont hold the fringe density cleanly.
And if the file gives you any trouble on your machine just buzz me and Ill make it right.
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.
- Pet photographer branding totes and apronsStitch the 6-inch on a black canvas tote for a pet photographer and the red paw reads from across the market stall.
- Dog groomer uniform shirtsPop the medium size on a white or oatmeal polo for a dog grooming salon uniform, looks sharp and professional.
- Custom pet memorial hoopsHoop the 5-inch in a deep wooden frame for a pet memorial wall piece, works beautifully on dark velvet fabric.
- Dog walking business jacket embroideryEmbroider the large size on the back of a fleece jacket for a dog walking business, instantly recognisable.
- Kids dog-lover backpack patchesUse the smaller 3.51-inch on a canvas school bag for a kid who is obsessed with dogs or cats.
- Cat owner canvas tote bagsSew the mid-size on a cream or sage linen tote for a cat owner gift, pairs well with a personalised name below.
- Veterinary clinic staff polosAdd the 4-inch to matching staff polos at a vet clinic, the design reads well on both light and dark fabric colours.
- Pet rescue fundraiser merchRun the biggest size on a cotton sweatshirt for rescue adoption event merch, the bold look gets attention.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 3.21 in | 14,281 |
| 4.01 × 3.67 in | 16,527 |
| 4.51 × 4.13 in | 18,770 |
| 5.01 × 4.58 in | 21,212 |
| 5.51 × 5.04 in | 23,710 |
| 6.01 × 5.50 in | 26,289 |
| 6.51 × 5.96 in | 28,957 |
| 7.01 × 6.41 in | 31,701 |
| 7.51 × 6.87 in | 34,627 |
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
Every design on Re Embroidery is hand-digitized by one person. Each file gets sketched, color-matched, and stitch-tested on real fabric before it earns a place in the shop. No team. No auto-conversion from images. Just slow, deliberate work, sometimes three or four days per design.
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