This is the hanging hearts garland design and its got that strung-up-party-bunting look that people really go for on valentines table linens and wall hoops. A curved red string runs ear to ear with clothespins holding it up and a red ribbon bow tied at each corner. Hearts of different sizes hang down at different heights, which is what makes it feel hand-arranged rather than rigid.
The hearts are really interesting to look at closely. Theres an outer ring of small sketch-only outline hearts in red and black, then towards the centre the fills get stronger, the pink satin hearts get bigger and the centre heart is a big bold black-and-pink layered piece. Five colours total, hot pink, pale pink, crimson red, black and white, and because the design is mostly open outlines and light fills the stitch counts stay really friendly. Smallest size is 3.5 inches wide at about 7.5k stitches, biggest is 7.5 inches at 14k. So even beginner machines handle it fine.
I originally made this for a craft booth owner who does custom tea towels and table runners for valentines markets. She wanted something that reads like a handmade garland but actually stitches fast. Since then Ive sold it to alot of home decor shops who put it on cream linen cushion covers for their february window displays. Works kinda perfectly for that look.
Best on cream or white cotton or linen. The open-outline hearts need a pale ground or they disappear. Avoid dark navy or charcoal because the sketch lines are light. Use a tearaway stabiliser on woven fabric, the density is low at 328 so you dont need anything heavy. Send me message if anything looks odd on your test stitch and ill check the file straight away.
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.
- Valentines day tea towels and table linensStitch the 7.5-inch centred on a cream linen tea towel and use it as the anchor piece for a valentines kitchen set.
- Craft market banner and bunting tote bagsEmbroider the 5.5-inch on a canvas tote for a craft market and pair it with a garland printout for a cohesive booth look.
- Home decor shop february window display cushionsRun the 7.5-inch on a cream cotton cushion for a home decor shop february window display, it looks like a real paper garland from a distance.
- Bridal shower table runner centrepieceCentre the 6.5-inch on a white linen table runner for a bridal shower, the garland format fills the width without crowding the edges.
- Nursery wall hoop for a love-themed kids roomHoop the 5.5-inch in a round 8-inch wooden frame and hang it in a nursery above the cot for a sweet love-themed wall art piece.
- Reusable fabric gift wrap for valentines giftsSew the 3.5-inch on a fabric gift wrap square or muslin bag as a valentines alternative to paper wrapping that the recipient can keep.
- Custom bakery apron valentines pocket designPop the small 3.5-inch on an apron chest pocket for a bakery doing valentines specials, it sits above the name badge level and reads cleanly.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.69 in | 7,454 |
| 4.50 × 3.46 in | 9,172 |
| 5.50 × 4.22 in | 10,858 |
| 6.50 × 4.99 in | 12,509 |
| 7.50 × 5.76 in | 14,149 |
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
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