Heres what makes this version stand out from the other heart-paw combos. The heart is open, just the outline, but the paw print sitting inside it is fully filled with solid red satin. The toe ovals and the big pad are all densely packed, so you get this contrast between the airy heart frame and the solid paw shape inside. Its a nice visual tension. Still just 1 colour throughout.
Dm me if youre unsure which size to go with and Ill help you pick based on what youre hooping. Wilcom EmbroideryStudio built this with a density of 392 on the filled paw area, which is higher than most simple fill designs, so the satin stays opaque and doesnt show through on lighter fabrics. 2 sizes only: 2.08 inches at 2483 stitches and 2.91 inches at 4002 stitches. Both are compact, built for smaller-hoop gifts and patches.
A customer ordered both sizes last month for a valentines day batch of dog mum tote bags, the small one on the bag handle tab and the larger on the pocket flap, and she said that solid paw against the open heart reads really clearly even in red-on-red contrast thread situations. Press a heavy cutaway against the back of your fabric before hooping, the fill density is high enough that you dont want the ground cloth shifting mid-run.
Pop it on valentines pouches, key fob patches, dog bandana tips, or fleece jacket chest pockets. That dense red paw inside the bare heart frame reads well at both sizes on cotton and on stretchy fleece aswell. Use a topping on fleece so the satin doesnt sink into the fibres.
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.
- Valentine day tote bag pocket flap monogramThe 2.91-inch size fits a standard tote pocket flap with room for a name below in a slim font.
- Dog mum key fob on stiff twillCut twill into a 3-inch oval, stitch the 2-inch, stiffen with cutaway and add a key ring loop.
- Pet bandana corner tip in red threadStitch the small 2.08-inch version at the corner tip of a dog bandana for a subtle accent.
- Fleece jacket left chest pet badgeThe 2.91-inch sits well on a fleece chest, use water-soluble topping to keep the fill crisp.
- Card-weight gift tag felt patchCut a 3-inch felt rectangle, stitch the small size and punch a hole for a string loop gift tag.
- Personalised dog collar fabric tagStitch on stiff stabiliser backed twill ribbon, fold and stitch into a collar fabric tag loop.
- Kids hoodie cuff badge in school redThe 2.08-inch fits the cuff of most kids hoodies and looks sharp in school colours on dark fleece.
Dimensions
2 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.08 × 2.51 in | 2,483 |
| 2.91 × 3.51 in | 4,002 |
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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