Its a big solid red heart, fully filled with dense satin, and right through the middle runs a white EKG pulse line. The heartbeat trace goes flat on each side, spikes up into that classic monitor peak in the middle, then flattens back out. The white line isnt a second colour, its a negative-space stop in the single red fill, which keeps the stitch count clean and the heart looking sharp on anything.
Thats actually why this design is so versatile, the whole thing is one thread. You load red, run the machine and you're done. No colour changes to manage, no stopping mid-hoop. Even on the tiny 1-inch size the EKG spike reads clearly because wilcom engineered the underlay to keep everything flat and tight.
Stitch count goes from 1,091 on the smallest up to just under 10,000 on the 4-inch, so even the largest is a quick project. Back light jersey or stretch fabric with a soft woven stabiliser to stop the satin fill from puckering on the curve at the top of the heart. On woven cotton you can use a light tear-away and it presses out perfectly clean.
Looks best on white, black, grey, navy or any solid that lets the red sing. Ive had it stitched on white nurse uniforms and the red just pops off the fabric in a way that feels intentional and professional, not novelty. A customer who runs a healthcare staff gifting shop told me this design outsells most of her catalogue around valentine season, she keeps restocking it every january.
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.
- Nurse and healthcare uniform personalisationStitch on a white scrub top pocket and the bold red heart is immediately recognisable as a healthcare badge
- Valentine gifts for doctors and paramedicsGoes on a folded card-wallet or small gift pouch for a Valentine gift that any nurse or doctor actually uses
- Medical student tote bags and pouchesWorks on a simple canvas tote or drawstring bag for a medical student who wants something personal
- Small hat and cap badges for hospital staffEmbroider on a structured cap or beanie for hospital volunteers or fundraiser event crew
- Baby onesies for heart health awareness campaignsUse the tiny 1-inch size on a baby onesie for a heart health charity or awareness event piece
- Pocket patches on scrubs and lab coatsSits cleanly in a scrub chest pocket space or on a lab coat lapel without overwhelming the garment
- Wallet and phone case embroidery for healthcare workersStitch on a passport cover or slim card holder and give it as a practical gift to any healthcare worker
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.00 × 0.91 in | 1,091 |
| 1.50 × 1.36 in | 1,991 |
| 2.00 × 1.82 in | 3,085 |
| 2.50 × 2.27 in | 4,450 |
| 3.00 × 2.73 in | 6,058 |
| 3.99 × 3.65 in | 9,982 |
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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