This one is kinda just exactly what it sounds like and Im here for it. Circular badge layout, the kind you see on old varsity patches, but the centre has a skeleton hand with the finger up, surrounded by little sparkle diamonds and lightning bolt symbols. The text arcs around the edge: I came I saw I had at the top, then the word Anxiety in big stylised gothic script across the middle, then so I left at the bottom curve. Single black thread, reads instantly.
Tiny version sits around 10k count, full sweep climbs to 19k at the 7 inch, so its a really manageable stitch count for what it is visually. The gothic lettering for Anxiety uses a heavier satin fill than the arc text which is a thinner running stitch outline, so theres nice contrast in the text weights even in one colour. Im always customising this type of mixed-weight lettering carefully in Wilcom because if the thinner text gets too light it goes scratchy at smaller sizes. Stick with a soft cutaway behind the hoop for anything stretchy, tearaway on stable woven cotton is fine.
I get messages from this one constantly, its been my most messaged-about quote design in the last few months. A customer last week bought it 3 times, once for a black tote, once for a cap panel, once for a hoodie chest. Stitch it on anything dark, black fleece, charcoal cotton twill, or heavy canvas. Skip anything too loose or open-weave because the skeleton hand detail will sink and go fuzzy. Pop it on as an iron-on patch at 4 inches if you want the quickest application method.
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.
- Mental health awareness and dark humour apparelApparel sellers making sarcastic mental health ranges put this on black crewnecks, it sells well in the neurodivergent community.
- Anxiety solidarity gift for a friendPeople buy this as a specific gift for their anxious friends, sometimes paired with a candle or a small comfort kit.
- Social anxiety themed introvert hoodieIntrovert-themed hoodies at the 5 inch on the chest, the badge shape reads like a real merit patch which is part of the joke.
- Halloween or gothic casual streetwearHalloween casual looks use this on canvas totes or denim shirts, the skeleton element ties in without being costume-y.
- Therapist humour gift tote or patchTherapists with a sense of humour have ordered these for their own aprons or work bags, honestly the best use of all.
- College student laptop bag iron-on patchIron-on patch at the 4 inch size onto a laptop bag, easiest application method and survives years of daily use with firm backing.
- Birthday gift for someone who cancelled plansBirthday card gift: stitch it onto a small cotton pouch with a handwritten note, the recipient gets it immediately.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.01 × 3.58 in | 10,168 |
| 5.01 × 4.46 in | 12,901 |
| 6.01 × 5.36 in | 15,844 |
| 7.01 × 6.25 in | 18,945 |
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
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