The girl is leaning forward over a blank sheet of paper, pen pressed down, completely absorbed in what shes writing. Side profile, so you see the jaw line, the tip of her nose, one ear with a small stud. Hair is swept up in a loose bun at the back with a few loose strands falling forward. Its the kind of sketch you'd see in a literary journal or on the cover of a poetry collection.
The shading is done with tight crosshatching on the jacket and upper body, which gives it that classic ink-engraving look rather than a flat cartoon. Lighter hatching on the face keeps her features readable without overdoing it. The paper on the desk is basically just a white rectangle with minimal outline, clean and simple, which pulls all the attention up to her expression. Digitising this one was abit of a challenge because the crosshatch sections need proper underlay to stop the fine lines from sinking into the fabric.
I made this design mainly for calligraphers and stationery people who want something on aprons, tote bags and journal covers. A customer who runs a calligraphy workshop ordered the 7.27-inch version last month for her studio aprons and she said her students keep asking where they can buy one. I been getting a steady stream of orders from literary gift shops and bookstore merch tables since then.
Stitch on black denim or dark charcoal canvas for a graphic print look, the white and grey thread really pops. Also works on cream or oatmeal linen if you want the warm vintage feel. Dont try this on busy patterned fabric, all that fine hatching detail just vanishes into the noise. Pop the smaller 3.5-inch on a tote pocket. Run the big 7.5-inch on a canvas apron bib and it sits like a proper art print.
Stitch count runs from 19,670 on the smallest up to 38,330 on the largest, so this isnt a beginner project on bigger sizes. Use cutaway stabiliser, the crosshatch density needs firm backing. Slow your machine through the hatching sections and hoop snug. The thin linework on the face and hand needs good bobbin tension or you get pull and puckering. Send me message if something stitches wrong and ill sort it.
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.
- Calligraphy studio apronsStitch the 7-inch version on a black canvas apron bib for a calligraphy studio and it reads like a hand-printed logo.
- Literary gift shop tote bagsPop a medium across an oatmeal linen tote for a literary gift shop and pair it with a book-spine tag.
- Bookstore staff uniform patchesEmbroider the 5 inch detail on canvas patch and iron it onto bookstore staff denim shirts for a cohesive look.
- Writer's journal canvas coverRun the design on the front cover of a thick canvas journal sleeve as a personalised writers notebook gift.
- Stationery brand packaging textileSew it onto the inside pocket lining of a stationery brand packaging bag for a hidden detail customers love.
- University literature department merchUse the 6-inch size on navy crew-neck sweatshirts as university literature department end-of-year merch.
- Poetry club custom hoodiesStitch on charcoal hoodies for a poetry society and add a name or club line underneath in chain stitch.
- Author signing event keepsake bagPop the smaller size on a cream linen tote as a keepsake for guests at an author signing or book launch event.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.39 in | 19,670 |
| 4.00 × 3.88 in | 22,006 |
| 4.50 × 4.36 in | 24,206 |
| 5.00 × 4.85 in | 26,395 |
| 5.50 × 5.33 in | 28,834 |
| 6.00 × 5.82 in | 31,152 |
| 6.50 × 6.30 in | 33,560 |
| 7.00 × 6.78 in | 35,993 |
| 7.50 × 7.27 in | 38,330 |
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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