Its an open book and somethings growing out of it. That is literally what this design is, and it works for that exact reason. The book sits flat at the bottom, pages spread in that relaxed open way with a purple border along the spine. Then this tall vine arrangement shoots straight up from the middle. Purple is the dominant colour, thick scrolling stems with curling tendrils breaking off at intervals. A pink vine weaves in alongside it. At the very top theres a tulip bud shape. Scattered around the whole composition at different heights are these small red butterfly silhouettes, three of them, which adds movement without complicating the stitch sequence.
The light grey thread on the book pages is genuinely one of the smarter choices in this design. It reads as pages without fighting the purple vine for attention. Drop a small green stem detail at the base near the spine and the whole thing feels grounded. Five colours, 4 colour changes, and the stitch count stays low, roughly 9k at 4 inches and 16k at 7 inches, so this stitches up quick.
A customer last month wanted the 5-inch hoop for a fabric book sleeve and the purple against the natural cotton gave it that kind of indie bookshop energy, kinda like a cover youd actually buy based on looks alone.
Works best on natural colours where the grey book pages dont disappear. Cream, natural linen, soft white cotton, pale blush. The red butterflies need a bit of contrast behind them so avoid anything already warm or red. Tear-away stabiliser on light woven fabrics, medium cutaway on canvas or thicker cotton. Low stitch count means fast stitch time, this is not a long hoop session.
Four hoop sizes from 4 to 7 inches. Wilcom EmbroideryStudio digitising. Drop me a line if the file format gives you any trouble and Ill get the right one across to you.
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.
- Fabric book sleeves and reading pouchesStitch on a fabric book sleeve in natural linen and the purple vine makes a plain sleeve look like something from a boutique stationery shop
- Library tote bags and book bagsGoes perfectly on a canvas library tote where the open-book motif is instantly recognisable from a few metres away
- Bookish gifts for readers and teachersMakes a genuinely nice gift for a reader or teacher, works on a tea towel, small pouch, or framed hoop in a home library
- Cushion covers for reading nooksCentre it on a cream or blush cushion for a reading corner and it fits the cosy bookish aesthetic perfectly
- Childrens room decor hoopsScaled down to 4 inches it sits nicely in a child's room on a wall hoop or sewn onto a fabric storage bin
- Notebook covers and journal accessoriesEmbroider on a fabric notebook cover for a custom journal that actually looks handmade in the best way
- Back-to-school personalised bagsThe school and reading theme makes it a natural for personalised back-to-school bags and pencil cases
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.00 × 4.00 in | 8,940 |
| 5.00 × 5.00 in | 11,215 |
| 6.00 × 6.00 in | 13,682 |
| 7.00 × 7.00 in | 16,382 |
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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