Its a spider web but shaped like a heart. The outer edge follows that classic heart silhouette -- two humps at the top, pointed at the bottom -- and the web threads radiate inward from the edges toward a solid black heart at the centre. The heart in the middle is filled solid, so theres real contrast between the open web sections and that dark core. A small spider hangs from the bottom point on a thread.
Single black thread, 0 colour changes. Stitch counts run from 10,045 at the smallest 3.38-by-3.5-inch size up to 24,247 at the largest 7.23-by-7.5-inch version -- thats actually quite dense for a single-colour outline design, and youll see why when you stitch it: the web paths are thick satin stitch, not thin running stitch. 5 sizes. Wilcom worked through the radial spoke logic cleanly.
This one is the kind of design that confuses people for a second -- they see the heart shape first, then the web, then the spider. Thats a good reaction. It works year-round honestly, not just Halloween -- dark gothic fashion people use it on everything from tote bags to leather jackets. Youre looking at an easy single-colour run, no thread changes needed, just hoop and go. Use a medium tearaway on woven fabric or a light cutaway on stretch. Pop it on a dark pillow cover and it reads like intentional gothic decor rather than a seasonal item. Skip the topping on smooth cotton and linen, it stitches clean without it. One customer ordered three sizes for matching tote bags she gives as birthday gifts to her goth friends and said its become her go-to every year.
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.
- Halloween tote bags and trick-or-treat bagsThe near-square format sits well on a tote bag front centre -- it fills the space without going to the edges.
- Gothic and dark fashion tee shirts and hoodiesGothic fashion uses heart-spider-web combos constantly, this one in black on black fabric with contrast thread looks sharp.
- Throw pillows for Halloween or year-round dark decorOn a charcoal or black pillow cover the web texture reads beautifully against a dark base fabric.
- Embroidered patches for leather jackets or bagsOn leather or faux leather the satin stitch web paths are thick enough to stand out without pulling.
- Quilt blocks for a Halloween or gothic patchwork projectSingle-colour quilt blocks are easy to repeat across a project and this one tiles well with solid dark squares.
- Framed hoop art for seasonal wall decorationIn a wooden hoop on white linen it reads like a macabre wall print -- very popular for October display.
- Tee shirt front placement for alternative fashionA 3.38-inch version on a tee front chest is just right -- graphic without looking like a big statement piece.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.38 × 3.50 in | 10,045 |
| 4.34 × 4.50 in | 13,292 |
| 5.30 × 5.50 in | 16,676 |
| 6.26 × 6.50 in | 20,236 |
| 7.23 × 7.50 in | 24,247 |
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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