Stitched this one out last valentines season after getting a bunch of requests for a heart that wasnt just a solid outline or a filled shape. The heart here is made from a wreath, small leaves and flower buds and fine branches all joining together to form the heart silhouette, with LOVE sitting in the centre. Its more botanically romantic than in-your-face red.
Single colour which keeps the thread count simple, 3 sizes from 4.83 to 6.58 inches wide and five and a half to 7.5 inches tall. Stitch count 15,428 on the smallest up to 21,979 on the large. The wreath uses fine satin columns and running stitch outlines to keep the leaf and bud shapes distinct without overloading the density. At 445 the whole thing stitches smoothly, it doesnt pull or pucker if youre on a decent stabiliser.
My niece asked me to make her a pillow cover with it for her apartment last February. Chose a deep dusty rose thread on cream linen and it came out gorgeous. She keeps sending ya photos from different corners of her living room which honestly makes me happy.
Use a tearaway stabiliser on plain cotton or linen for best results. Skip dark busy fabrics, the single colour needs contrast to read. Try dusty rose, sage green, navy or black thread depending on your fabric colour. Pair it with a plain round cushion or centre it on a tee for the best shape payoff.
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 shirtsA 5.5 inch version centred on a plain white tee makes a romantic valentines outfit that doesnt look mass-made.
- Romantic pillow coversOn a cream or white linen pillow cover the wreath shape fills the panel really nicely for bedroom decor.
- Wedding anniversary giftsStitched on a cotton tote alongside a name or date it becomes a personalised wedding anniversary gift.
- Cotton tote bag panelOn a natural canvas tote the botanical wreath gives a fresh spring feel that works beyond valentines day.
- Hoop wall art decorHooped in a 7 inch round frame on cream linen it makes wall art that stays up year-round.
- Linen table napkinsStitched in the corner of plain linen napkins it turns a simple table setting into something romantic.
- Personalised gift pouchesA small version on a muslin drawstring pouch makes pretty gift packaging for jewellery or small gifts.
Dimensions
3 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.83 × 5.50 in | 15,428 |
| 5.71 × 6.50 in | 18,627 |
| 6.58 × 7.50 in | 21,979 |
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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