Laurel Wreath Embroidery Design, Instant Download

This is the straightforward victory laurel -- two arcing branches that open upward, classic symmetrical shape, nothing added, nothing fussed over. Stitch it in ochre, olive, ivory, black, whatever suits the project. One colour, one stop, done. The leaves are individually satin-filled with directional stitching that gives each leaf a bit of dimension, so it doesnt look flat even at the small sizes. 44 trims in the sequence which sounds like a lot for a single-colour design, but thats just how the leaf clusters are routed -- each cluster has its own underlay before the satin goes down.

Six sizes total. Smallest is 2.01x1.56 inches at 2,465 stitches -- fits a twill cap front panel without touching the seams. Largest goes to 7.01x5.46 inches at 7,666 stitches. The density is kept at 200, which is deliberately on the lighter side so it doesnt weigh down finer fabrics like organza or a thin cotton poplin. Email me if you want a heavier-density version for thick canvas or denim -- I can run that for you separately, its a quick adjustment in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio.

One customer wanted it on a polyester pennant banner for a school award ceremony last autumn and said it came out beautifully. I wasnt suprised, this shape reads well from a distance because the arcs are so clean. Use a tearaway stabiliser on stable wovens, cutaway on anything with stretch. Skip the iron-on backing if you plan to wash the item frequently -- it degrades faster than proper sewn stabiliser. Pick the 2-inch size for cap work, jump to the 5-inch for anything displayed on a wall.