Spring is when people reach for this one the most. Theres something about the season that puts people in a "count your blessings" kind of mood, and this design fits right into that. Youve got a row of tulips across the top, some orange, some golden yellow, some blush pink, all sitting on bright green stems with little pointed leaves. Below them, the phrase "I am happy grateful for my life" runs in a loose, handwritten cursive. Charcoal thread. Really pretty contrast against the orange and pink blooms, and its one of those combos that just works.
A buyer put this on her market apron last spring and said it got more comments than anything else she was wearing. I wasnt suprised honestly because the combo of florals and a word-art quote is just one of those things people stop and read. The design sits around 5 inches wide in the mid size, which is great for tote bags and aprons. Hoop it on a canvas tote and the satin-fill tulips pop nicely. Youll want cutaway stabiliser under any woven fabric, or topping on terry cloth to keep the cursive script crisp and readable.
Stitch density runs moderate on the tulip petals, directional fill in each petal so theyre dimensional rather than flat. The tatami underlay in the stems keeps the green even without bleedthrough on linen or cotton twill. Skip the pull-compensation adjustments on jersey though, its already digitised with enough density compensation built in. Pair it with a cream or white background fabric and the charcoal script really sings. Add a light topping on textured linen if youre finding the bobbin showing through on the back of the satin sections.
Give me a shout if the density fights your fabric.
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.
- Canvas tote bagCanvas totes are the top pick for this one, the tulip row fits the front panel without crowding.
- Market apronSits perfectly centred on an apron bib, the quote lands right where eyes go first.
- Kitchen tea towelIron-on backing holds it flat on cotton terry; the tulips stay bright after washing.
- Spring-themed throw pillowThe blush and orange pop on a cream linen cover, great for a sitting-room accent.
- Linen wall hoopHoop a 7-inch version in a large embroidery ring for a ready-made wall piece.
- Cotton zip pouchStitch it on a white cotton zip pouch, makes a solid little gift for a friend.
- Baby room decor hoopThe soft colours and upbeat quote work really well in a nursery or kids room corner.
- Denim jacket back panelPlace it across the back shoulders of a denim jacket for a wearable garden-quote look.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.09 in | 7,007 |
| 4.50 × 2.69 in | 8,634 |
| 5.50 × 3.28 in | 10,276 |
| 6.50 × 3.88 in | 11,901 |
| 7.50 × 4.48 in | 13,491 |
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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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.
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