A small cartoon bee sits up top in black outline, then a dotted curved trail dips into a tiny heart, and below that the word 'happy' flows out in a loose cursive script. The whole thing reads top to bottom like a little note. Its the bee-happy pun but its done subtly, the heart is small and the bee isnt oversized, so it doesnt feel like its screaming the joke at you.
One colour, all black, all outline stitching with no filled areas. The bee has a couple of satin stripe bands on the body and small rounded wings, the lettering is done in a running stitch that follows the natural flow of the cursive. Because its all outline work the stitch count is really low, about 3,600 at 3 inches up to just over 10,000 at the largest, so it stitcheses out fast.
I've used this kind of outline script on jersey knit with a cutaway stabiliser and it came out clean and flat, no puckering. Use a tearaway on wovens like cotton or linen. Pop a topping sheet over any terry or textured surface to stop the loops sinking in and losing the lettering detail. A customer ordered this last spring for a set of yellow tote bags for a school market stall and said it looked brilliant even at the small size.
Six sizes, the layout is tall and narrow rather than square, so its well suited for shirt fronts, tote sides, a jogger leg, or a sleeve. Send me a message if something isnt right and ill get it fixed same day.
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.
- Positive quote tshirts and sweatshirtsCentred on a plain white or yellow tee it makes a cheerful everyday top that works for all ages including adults.
- Kids bedroom cushion or pillowcaseOn a cotton pillowcase or cushion cover it brightens a kids bedroom without needing a full themed bedding set.
- Reusable grocery tote bagThe 5 inch version on a natural canvas tote is a quick project that makes a reusable bag people want to carry.
- Spring market vendor tote or apronOn an apron or a vendor tote it adds a bit of personality to a spring market or craft fair setup.
- Personalised notebook cover or journal pouchStitched on the front of a canvas zip pouch it works as a journal sleeve or pencil case for school or travel.
- Yoga or gym bag side panelOn the side of a gym bag or yoga mat carry bag it keeps things light and personal without being over-decorated.
- School bag front pocket for kidsSmall sizes on a kids backpack outer pocket are easy after-school sewing projects with great results.
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.00 × 3.01 in | 3,618 |
| 2.66 × 4.01 in | 4,788 |
| 3.33 × 5.01 in | 6,033 |
| 3.99 × 6.01 in | 7,243 |
| 4.66 × 7.01 in | 8,611 |
| 5.32 × 8.01 in | 10,078 |
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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