{"product_id":"leopard-head","title":"Leopard Head Embroidery Design, Wild Animal Machine Embroidery, Instant Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorked on this leopard head design last october and it occured to me partway through the digitising that the eye colour placement was going to make or break the whole thing. Eight colours total, density at 1,005, and the rosette spots use a tight satin applique-style layer over the base coat so they sit on top with proper depth rather than just printing into the fur. Stitch counts run from 20,522 at 3.44 inches wide up to 55,611 at 7.37 inches wide, five sizes in the download. The eyes are done in a separate colour stop so you can swap the amber for green or yellow depending on what looks right on your fabric colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo stabiliser choice here: heavy cutaway, full stop. The density at 1,005 means there's significant pull across the face during stitching, and anything less than heavy-weight cutaway will let the ears or eye area shift mid-stitch. The bobbin thread matters too -- use a neutral mid-tone bobbin so it doesnt show through on the lighter muzzle satin sections. Hoop the item with about an inch of clearance on all sides, especially if youre using a stiffer canvas, to avoid getting hoop impression marks in the final piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest uses Ive seen: back of a bomber jacket in the 7 inch size, which is suprisingly wearable -- one customer sent me a photo of hers and it looked genuinely fashion-forward rather than costumey. The 5 inch version on a canvas tote also hits well. Stitch it on black fabric for maximum drama with the golden fur, or try deep forest green with the warm tawny tones for an unexpected colour combination that works better than it sounds. Avoid lightweight fabrics completely -- this design needs the resistance of a medium to heavy woven base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Re Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46315767496854,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6262\/9270\/files\/LeopardHeadEmbroideryDesign.png?v=1774678637","url":"https:\/\/reembroidery.com\/products\/leopard-head","provider":"Re Embroidery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}