Six ginkgo leaves spread across a single branching stem. Each leaf is that distinctive fan shape, wider at the top with a notch at the centre, narrowing down to a thin stalk. Theyre arranged at different heights and angles along the branch so the whole cluster has a natural uneven quality rather than that symmetrical look you get with designs that are obviously mirrored.
The fill is a warm golden yellow satin with fine radiating lines following the shape of each leaf from the base stalk outward to the scalloped edge. The lines arent dense, they sit at a spacing that lets the thread show individual direction without becoming texture. Just 2 colours, golden yellow and black, and 1 colour change. Stitch count runs from 5,140 at the smallest climbing to 15,369 on the biggest. Quick to stitch, light on the machine.
This is the design a customer of mine orders in bulk on linen pouches for their botanical gift shop. Last October they placed an order for 30 on the 3.5-inch size and said the simplicity is exactly what makes it sell, customers want something that looks like a Japanese woodblock print not a busy craft-fair piece. Im inclined to agree.
9 sizes from 3.50 inches wide up to 7.50 inches. Best on white, cream, natural linen, or slate grey fabric where the golden yellow reads clean. Avoid warm yellow-toned grounds because the leaf colour will disappear into the background. Use light tearaway or medium cutaway, the stitch density is low enough that either works fine. Hoop smoothly, the fine vein lines on the leaves need a flat surface to stay crisp. Digitised in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio.
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.
- Botanical gift pouches and fabric bagsSmall linen drawstring pouches with this stitched in the centre are the kind of botanical gift shop product that sells without any explanation
- Linen napkin and table linen setsA set of cream linen napkins with the 3.5-inch version in one corner looks like expensive European table linen at a fraction of the price
- Minimalist tote bag designsOn a natural canvas tote the golden yellow reads like pressed botanical art, its one of the cleanest tote designs in this range
- Japanese and botanical themed giftsAnyone into Japanese aesthetics or nature-inspired home decor will connect with this instantly, it has that wabi-sabi simplicity
- Wall hoop botanical artHoop on natural linen and hang in a hallway or bathroom for wall art that doesnt shout but gets noticed by anyone with a good eye
- Autumn wedding favour bagsStitch on small fabric sachets as autumn wedding favour bags, the botanical look works beautifully with dried flower or herb fills
- Clothing embellishments for clean minimal aestheticThe larger sizes work on the chest or sleeve of a linen shirt or light jacket for that clean minimal look thats popular in slow-fashion circles
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.35 in | 5,140 |
| 4.00 × 2.69 in | 6,111 |
| 4.50 × 3.02 in | 7,191 |
| 5.00 × 3.36 in | 8,345 |
| 5.50 × 3.70 in | 9,640 |
| 6.00 × 4.03 in | 10,936 |
| 6.50 × 4.37 in | 12,343 |
| 7.00 × 4.71 in | 13,799 |
| 7.50 × 5.04 in | 15,369 |
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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