Sketched out this one for the crafter who hears that phrase in their head every single time they walk through a homeware shop. Its the text i can totally make that in a stacked cursive layout, kinda relaxed and handwritten-looking, with two pencils flanking the left side and a pair of open scissors on the right. The scissors and pencils are integrated into the text composition so the whole thing reads as one design rather than text with clip art stuck around it.
Single colour, all black, 5 sizes. The smallest 3 inch version is 7,660 stitches which is manageable on basically any machine. Goes up to 19,469 stitches at the 5.57 inch width. Built the file in Wilcom and pushed runs to test before finalising, density is 499, sitting in a comfortable middle ground where the satin runs on the cursive letters arent so packed that they stiffen the fabric but dense enough to hold the thin strokes. On a knit, use cutaway stabiliser and water-soluble topping to stop the script sinking. On a woven cotton tearaway works fine for the smaller two sizes.
Im always suprised by how often I see this one ordered for ironic placement, like someone who genuinely cant make whatever they just bought. Both uses are correct. Just yesterday a teacher emailed about apron versions for her whole staff craft room, which made me smile. Stitch this on sewing room aprons, craft tote bags, and personalised gift sets for the maker friends. Use natural or white cotton base with black thread for the cleanest read.
The 3 inch works on a pencil case front, the 4 inch sits well on a tote panel, and the 5 inch fills a canvas craft caddy front without crowding. Add a name below it in a matching font for a personalised gift set approach.
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.
- Sewing room or craft room apronOn a natural canvas apron the 5 inch version centres well below the chest bib and reads from across the room
- Canvas craft tote bag for makersCanvas craft tote at 4 or 5 inch is the most common use I see, pairs well with a solid coloured bag
- Embroidery project pouch or zipper bagOn a flat zipper pouch the 3 inch size fits the front panel with space for a name below it
- Pencil case or stationery pouch frontThe 3 inch size sits clean on a standard pencil case front without running to the edges
- Gift for crafter friend or sewing groupStitch on a canvas wine bag or gift pouch with fabric handles for a crafter birthday gift
- Crewneck sweatshirt for DIY enthusiastsCentred on a grey or white crewneck at 4 or 5 inch for a low-key maker lifestyle piece
- Fabric-covered sketchbook or journal coverFuse onto stiff interfacing and sew onto the front cover of a fabric-wrapped sketchbook
- Makers market tote or vendor bagOn a black canvas vendor bag the black thread does a subtle tone-on-tone effect some people love
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.39 × 3.00 in | 7,660 |
| 3.18 × 4.00 in | 10,266 |
| 3.98 × 5.00 in | 13,161 |
| 4.77 × 6.01 in | 16,213 |
| 5.57 × 7.01 in | 19,469 |
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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