"God Bless America" canvas totes were basically made for this. Three flag bows across the top, all done in navy, red and cream satin stitch with directional stripe fills radiating out from the centre knot, white star clusters punched into the navy half of each bow. Below the bows sits flowing navy cursive, then bold red block caps underneath spelling out the song line. Its got that proud, patriotic feeling without being too stiff about it, the bows keeping things soft and a bit feminine. I made one last week for a 4th of july gift and honestly it looked like something you'd pay alot for in a boutique.
Stitch density is high on this, around 990 stitches per inch at the fill sections, so hoop your canvas or twill tight and use a good cutaway stabiliser underneath or the stripes in the bow tails will pull. A crafter I know ordered the 7.5 inch onto a denim jacket back and those three bows stitched out beautifully across the american flag palette. Use topping on any textured fleece or terry cloth so the satin stripes dont sink into the loops. The 3.5 inch drops onto a baseball cap front without crowding the bill, which is handy when you want a quick patriotic gift set. Skip tear-away on stretchy jersey and go cutaway instead to keep the bow shapes crisp after washing. Theres alot of colour change happening in those bows so a cream bobbin thread underneath keeps the underside tidy. Iron the item flat before hooping so the underlay sits smooth from the first stitch.
Try the mid-size on a cotton twill apron bib with navy fabric and those cream star clusters really pop against the dark ground.
Give me a heads up if the bobbin thread shows on top.
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.
- Canvas tote bagThe 7.5 inch centres on a canvas tote and the stripe fills spread beautifully across the bag face.
- Denim jacket back panelDrop the full-size onto a denim jacket back and that navy-red-cream palette looks sharp at any cookout.
- Baseball cap front panelThe 3.5 inch on a cap front stitches out clean with a tear-away backing tucked inside the crown.
- Fourth of July t-shirtStitch the 5 inch onto a white jersey tee, cut away beneath so satin bows hold their shape.
- Patriotic throw pillowCentre the 7.5 inch on a cream cotton pillow cover for a living room that says american pride all summer.
- Kitchen towelThe 3.5 inch tucks into the lower corner of a cotton kitchen towel and adds a patriotic touch without fuss.
- Apron bibHoop the 5 inch on a navy twill apron bib and the cream star clusters really stand out against the dark ground.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.33 in | 15,128 |
| 4.50 × 2.99 in | 20,304 |
| 5.50 × 3.65 in | 25,433 |
| 6.50 × 4.31 in | 31,180 |
| 7.50 × 4.98 in | 36,982 |
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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