Worked up this design after a string of requests for something that showed both the adult and cub together without it looking like generic wildlife clipart. The big lion has a simplified mane that wraps loosely, and the cub sits outside it, not hidden under it, which gives the pair a sense of standing together rather than just being stacked. Its a warmth thing, hard to explain until you see it stitched out.
Single black thread, 1 colour, 5 sizes from 4 inches to 8 inches wide. Stitch counts run from 15,696 at the small end to 30,416 at the large. Thats a dense file, 70 trims and a single stop. Wilcom EmbroideryStudio laid the cutaway underlay properly so the fill sections dont pull or distort when you hoop quilting cotton or canvas. Density is 549 so this is a fabric-weight-matters design. Use a firm cutaway stabiliser. Avoid tearaway on jersey entirely.
Message me if you need the file resent to a different email or want to check which format suits your specific machine.
I get requests about this one from parents making baby shower gifts, from zoos and wildlife organisations, and from people doing personalised family-themed projects. Last christmas a customer emailed asking about stitching it on a onesie at the smallest size and it works fine on firm cotton with a tearaway under a topping. Hoop the 6-inch on a natural linen tote in dark espresso 40wt and the line contrast reads strong without being harsh. Run the 8-inch on stretched cream cotton for a framed art piece that looks complete on its own.
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.
- Baby shower gift items and newborn keepsakesThe parent-cub composition is the go-to for baby shower gifts hooped on a muslin blanket or cotton bib at the 4-inch size.
- Parent-and-child themed personalised tote bagsPersonalised tote bags with the 6-inch version in dark thread on natural linen are the most common use I see people come back to order for.
- Nursery wall art on stretched linen or cottonThe detailed linework holds up well on a canvas panel stretched over a frame at 8 inches for a finished piece that doesnt need a mat or frame glass.
- Wildlife organisation and zoo apparelWildlife charities and zoo gift shops use it on crew neck sweatshirts and tote bags sold in visitor centres during the spring and summer season.
- Mothers Day or fathers Day custom sweatshirtsThe symbolic parent-child pairing works well on Mothers Day sweatshirts or custom hoodies with a name added below in a matching font.
- Quilting block centrepiece for nature-theme projectsQuilters use the 4-inch version as a centrepiece block on safari or nature-theme quilt panels with a satin-border block surround.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.01 × 3.46 in | 15,696 |
| 5.01 × 4.33 in | 19,336 |
| 6.01 × 5.19 in | 22,986 |
| 7.01 × 6.05 in | 26,637 |
| 8.01 × 6.92 in | 30,416 |
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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