Nothing but eye filling the whole frame. Right in the centre is the vertical slit pupil, black with a single white highlight stitch that makes the whole thing look alive. Around it the iris radiates outward in amber and gold layered fills, going from bright yellow at the pupil ring out to a burnt orange at the outer edge. Overlapping teal scale plates cover the eye socket area, each plate its own separate tile shape with dark stitch outlines pressing them apart so you get proper reptile skin depth in thread.
Red flame spikes shoot out from every edge in jagged irregular points, the outermost tips blending from red into near-black to ground the edge against light fabric. Seven thread colours total, stitch density at 1,752 per square inch which is genuinely heavy going. The scale texture pattern alone burns through a serious amount of thread before the machine even reaches the iris colour. Stitch count runs from 33,185 on the smallest size at 3.29 by 3.49 inches up to 92,636 on the largest 7.06 by 7.49 inch version. Thats a proper full session project on the large size, budget accordingly.
Use a firm to heavy cutaway stabiliser and a sharp fresh needle, a blunt needle on tightly packed scale fills causes skipped stitches and pulled outlines. Run at medium machine speed, dense tatami fills stitch more cleanly at slower pace and it cuts down on push-pull distortion through all the directional stitch changes. Skip soft or stretchy fabric, the density needs a firm woven base or the scale outlines will pucker at the curves. A customer who builds fantasy cosplay ordered a jacket-back version last spring and said the teal scale work reads as embossed leather texture from the other side of a convention hall.
Pick black, charcoal, dark navy or deep forest green to lift the teal scales and keep the amber iris vivid. White and cream fabric also work well because the red flame tips read sharp against pale colour. Hoop firmly, use medium thread tension, and run a slow test stitch on scrap first if it is your first time running a design at this stitch count.
Nine sizes in the download. Dont run it at full machine speed on the first attempt, the dense scale fill sections dont like being rushed. Use the contact page if the scale fills come out uneven or the pupil highlight does not land in the right spot and the stitch file will get reviewed.
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.
- Denim jacket back panel for fantasy or gaming fansCentre the 7-inch version on a black denim jacket back and the scale detail reads at distance as a proper artisan patch, not a cheap transfer
- Black canvas tote with a bold fantasy art statementStitch the medium size on a black canvas tote for someone who is into dragons, fantasy novels or tabletop gaming, holds up through heavy daily use on canvas
- Hoodie back or chest for dragon and gothic apparelPlace on the back of a black or charcoal hoodie for gothic or dark fantasy streetwear, the red flames read well against both dark and mid-tone backgrounds
- Hoop art framed piece for a fantasy-themed bedroom or denMount the large size in a 10-inch square hoop on black linen and frame it with a dark wood frame for a den or bedroom shelf piece
- Backpack front panel patch-style embroideryRun the 5-inch version on the front face of a canvas backpack as a single bold focal point, no other embroidery needed
- Costume or cosplay accessory accent on a cloak or capeSew onto the back of a costume cloak or cape lining for a cosplay build, the scale detail adds authenticity at a fraction of the cost of applique
- Throw pillow on a dark sofa for a gamer or collectorStitch on a dark grey or black velvet pillow cover and place it on a gaming chair or sofa, adds to a collected gothic or fantasy aesthetic without being too loud
- Tee shirt graphic for a fantasy art or tabletop gaming brandUse on black tees for a small brand selling fantasy art or tabletop RPG merchandise, single design sells well as a limited run
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.29 × 3.49 in | 33,185 |
| 3.76 × 3.99 in | 40,058 |
| 4.23 × 4.49 in | 45,642 |
| 4.70 × 4.99 in | 52,919 |
| 5.17 × 5.49 in | 59,170 |
| 5.64 × 5.99 in | 67,369 |
| 6.12 × 6.50 in | 75,445 |
| 6.59 × 6.99 in | 83,930 |
| 7.06 × 7.49 in | 92,636 |
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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