Simple concept, heart outline with a paw print inside it. Thats basically the whole design and it doesnt need to be anything more. Both shapes are outline-only, stitched in running stitch, no fill anywhere. The combination reads immediately to any pet owner, which is why this kind of design gets a lot of use for personalised gifts and memorial items alike.
Single colour so there are no stops. Four sizes from 1.18 by 1.51 inch up to 3.51 by 4.51 inch, and stitch counts are low across all of them. Smallest is only 1305 stitches which takes a couple of minutes at most. Even the 4901-stitch largest size runs fast. The 310 density is light enough that you dont need heavy stabiliser. Use a light tearaway on woven cotton or a water-soluble topping on velvet and plush fabrics to stop the outline from sinking into the pile.
Stitch it multiple times across a canvas tote in a loose repeating grid for a scattered paw-and-heart pattern. Add a name in plain text just below the design for a personalised pet memorial piece. Pick the 1.18-inch size for hats and small patch placements where the hoop has to be tight. Smaller sizes at this density run clean with a 75/11 sharp needle and standard 40-weight thread without any adjustments needed. Skip heavy cutaway on lightweight linen, it makes the fabric stiff and the running stitch doesnt need that much backing anyway.
A customer last valentines day did a full set of matching totes in red thread on canvas, one for each person in the household including the pets name stitched underneath. Came out well, they sent a photo and everything.
Snug hooping on any fabric type keeps the fine outline from shifting mid-run.
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.
- Pet memorial items and keepsake pieces for dog and cat ownersFelt patch backed with iron-on adhesive using the mid size, quick to make and works on any jacket, bag or backpack without permanent hooping.
- Valentine's Day gifts for pet loversValentine's Day pillowcase gift for a pet owner, red thread on white cotton and the pets name written below in a second run.
- Small patch placements on hats and beaniesBeanie hat side panel at 1.18 inches with a tight hoop and light tearaway, the open outline weight works cleanly at that scale.
- Dog bandanas and pet accessoriesDog bandana centred in a colour that coordinates with the dog's collar or lead, a matching-set approach that dog owners really love.
- Tote bags and canvas pouches for pet parentsBaby bib for households with both a newborn and a dog, the outline construction is gentle enough that it doesnt overwhelm the small fabric area.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.18 × 1.51 in | 1,305 |
| 1.96 × 2.51 in | 2,261 |
| 2.74 × 3.51 in | 3,273 |
| 3.51 × 4.51 in | 4,901 |
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.
Reviews
No reviews yet for this design. Be the first to share your make once you have stitched it. Tag us on Instagram and we will feature your work.
You may also like
Other designs from this collection you might love
Blue Flower Fairy Embroidery Design, Instant Do...
Cherry Blossom Branch Embroidery Design, Spring...
Frog Love Embroidery Design, Cute Valentine Fro...
Your Opinion Is Not Part of the Recipe Embroide...
Fustergluck Kitchen Rooster Embroidery Design, ...
Spring Floral Gnome Embroidery Design, Machine ...
Bee Farm Raw Honey Embroidery Design, Machine E...
Coastal Lighthouse Embroidery Design, Machine E...
Red Tulip Embroidery Design, Machine Embroidery...
Raven on Tree Embroidery Design, Machine Embroi...
Celestial Alpaca Embroidery Design, Machine Emb...
Dog High Five Embroidery Design, Machine Embroi...
Browse by category
Pick a theme, find the perfect design for your next project
About the artist
Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
Every design on Re Embroidery is hand-digitized by one person. Each file gets sketched, color-matched, and stitch-tested on real fabric before it earns a place in the shop. No team. No auto-conversion from images. Just slow, deliberate work, sometimes three or four days per design.
That's the joy I work for.
The hard part is finding my designs re-uploaded and resold elsewhere. So when you buy from Re Embroidery, you're paying one real person for the file you're about to download. That matters.
