Gnome with a chef hat, holding a meat cleaver, no visible face because the beard takes up the whole lower body. Standard gnome format, done right. The words "My Kitchen My Rules" run around him. The two My words are in loopy red cursive and the big nouns are in thick black capital block letters. The size contrast between that script lettering and the caps is what makes the typography pop, the red pieces tuck in tight against the gnome figure and the black ones carry the weight.
Seven colour run for the full piece. Its a textured grey satin stitch on the hat with a few sketch lines for the crumpled look. Beard is long, layered, goes from grey to white. Skin is a warm peach on the hands. Cleaver is a blue-grey satin fill. The lettering colours are clean and the contrast is strong, so its readable from a distance which is exactly what youre after on an apron or tea towel.
One customer ordered the 7-inch run for a cooking class gift set, said the clients were fighting over who got the gnome apron. Simple enough concept, well executed enough that people actually want it. I heard back from them last month, theyd already placed a second order. Thats the only bar I care about honestly.
Stitch it on aprons, dish towels, oven mitts, kitchen cushions, tote bags. White or natural fabric works best so the red letters dont get muddy. Use a cutaway on apron canvas and tear-away on lighter cotton towels. Medium stabiliser is fine for most weights, hoop flat and check the text alignment before the full run.
Stitch count is 17.7k at the 4.3-inch and 36.9k at the biggest 7.5-inch. Seven colour stops but no tricky jumps. Message me if theres any issue with the text fill and ill resend a corrected file same day.
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.
- Kitchen aprons and cooking giftsStitch centred on the chest of a white canvas apron and the design reads perfectly as a bold kitchen statement piece
- Tea towels and dish cloths for home chefsWorks on a plain white or cream tea towel and gives a basic kitchen cloth a funny, giftable personality
- Oven mitts and pot holder fabric panelsEmbroider on a thick cotton oven mitt panel before sewing it up for a handmade kitchen gift set
- Housewarming gifts for cooking enthusiastsMakes a strong housewarming gift on a set of kitchen linens for someone who takes their cooking seriously
- Cooking class and baking workshop giveawaysCooking schools and baking studios use designs like this for workshop participant goodie bags and branded aprons
- Kitchen cushion covers and cafe decorStitch on a kitchen cushion or cafe chair pad for a bit of personality in a home kitchen or small coffee shop
- Personalised gifts for dad who rules the barbecueGreat on a personalised apron for the dad or partner who considers themselves the authority in the kitchen or at the grill
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.30 × 4.01 in | 17,766 |
| 5.37 × 5.01 in | 23,481 |
| 6.44 × 6.01 in | 29,895 |
| 7.51 × 7.01 in | 36,891 |
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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