The layout is what makes it work. Gardening sits in a heavy outlined slab font across the top, then Is in smaller caps with a pair of orange carrots flanking it, then Dirt Cheap in that crossed-out style like someone scribbled a line through it, then therapy in a big loose cursive that fills the bottom third. Tiny green leaf sprigs and a spade along the bottom edge tie the whole thing together. Its busy in all the right ways.
3 thread colors: black for the main lettering, dark green for the leaves and accents, orange for those 2 carrots. Sizes run from 7,417 stitches at 2.4 inches wide up to 14,834 stitches at the 5.51-inch width, 4 sizes total. The carrot satin detail stays sharp even at the tightest size, which I was abit worried about when I first looked at the art file. Wilcom EmbroideryStudio sorted it out well. Hoop fusible polymesh beneath cotton and the lettering sits flat without drag.
Ive had orders for this one every spring for 2 years running, mostly garden aprons and sweatshirts. One customer last year ordered 5 aprons in different sizes for her whole garden club, and people keep coming back with extras for gift sets. Lay the layout on a canvas apron bib for the classic look, or use it on a crewneck for a quick gift. Skip light-colored sheer fabric, the black thread density shows the bobbin on thin material. And dont rush the color sequence, the orange carrots need to be loaded third or the thread tension reads off.
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.
- Gardener gift aprons and gardening glove pouchesCanvas gardening aprons are the obvious choice and this quote reads brilliantly centred on the chest
- Plant mom sweatshirts and hoodies for springA sweatshirt with this on the front is a go-to gift for any plant obsessed friend, funny and wearable
- Farmers market tote bags and produce bagsCotton tote bags for farmers market trips or garden harvests, the orange carrot colour pops on natural canvas
- Garden club member shirts and volunteer apronsGarden club volunteers and committee members use matching shirts with this kind of quote design
- Funny housewarming gifts on kitchen towelsKitchen or tea towels are underrated for this type of design, especially as a housewarming gift
- Backyard homestead hats and capsHomesteaders and hobby farmers like it on a dad-style cap with the quote slightly arched to match the font
- Craft fair booth signage on canvas or burlapPrinted on a canvas banner or hooped art piece it works as decor in a potting shed or outdoor space
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.40 × 3.51 in | 7,417 |
| 3.09 × 4.51 in | 9,612 |
| 3.77 × 5.51 in | 12,038 |
| 4.46 × 6.51 in | 14,834 |
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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