Right so this running unicorn is the properly cute chibi version, not the realistic kind. Its rounded and stumpy with those classic cartoon proportions, head a bit big, legs a bit short, the kind of unicorn a 5-year-old would draw if they were actually good at drawing. All 4 legs stretch out mid-gallop, the hot pink flowing hair streams back in big waves with white sparkle highlights through it, the horn is a tight gold spiral and the hooves are gold too. Five small gold star shapes sit around the feet like its leaving magic behind as it runs.
Eight colours means 8 thread changes but theyre worth it. The body uses a light warm grey tatami fill for the horse shape. The pink hair layers go down hot pink first, then a lighter shade on top, then white satin sparkle lines run overtop for the glitter effect. The eyes have that anime-style thing going on, a large dark iris with a small white highlight dot. Density is 970 stitches per square inch which is high, so this one takes time but the detail level on the face justifies it. Spent a good while getting the sparkle sequencing right in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio so you dont get thread drag across the white highlights.
Four sizes from 4.21 by 5 inches up to 6.74 by 8 inches, stitch counts going from 29k up to 52k on the big version. A customer last month ordered the 5-inch on 12 pink felt pouches for a birthday party table. Said every kid wanted the bag, not just the birthday girl. Thats a genuinely great use for a design like this.
Use white, pale pink, light lilac, baby blue or cream as your fabric background. Stitch it on soft cotton, light denim, fleece or felt with a medium cutaway stabiliser. On onesies and knit tops, float rather than hoop direct. Put water-soluble topping on fleece so the sparkle lines dont sink into the pile. Those little stars spread wide, so check your hoop area covers the full 8-inch height on the big size, not just the unicorn body.
Great for a birthday tee, a backpack patch or any kids gear that needs a bit of spark.
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.
- Girls birthday party personalised tee or onesieStitch the 5-inch on a pale pink tee for a unicorn birthday party, add the girl's name above the design
- Mini backpack or school bag patch for a unicorn fanIron-on or sew the medium size to the front panel of a small kids backpack for a unicorn-obsessed toddler starting nursery
- Party favour felt pouches lined up for a table displayPut the small size on pink felt drawstring pouches and line them up as party favours filled with sweets and stickers
- Bedroom pillow for a unicorn-themed girls roomCentre the 6-inch on a white or lilac cushion for a unicorn-themed bedroom that still looks put-together rather than too busy
- Unicorn Halloween costume accessory patchStitch the medium size on a felt patch and attach it to a Halloween costume like a unicorn horn headband outfit accessory
- Baby girl going-home outfit on a soft cotton topStitch the small on the chest of a soft cotton going-home outfit for a baby girl, the gold stars scatter nicely into white
- Personalised pencil case or zip pouch for schoolPut the 4-inch on a plain cotton zip pouch or pencil case to add a bit of magic to a school bag
- Matching cousin or sibling set on coordinated topsOrder 2 of the small size on matching tops for cousins or sisters so the whole set looks intentional without being identical
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.21 × 5.00 in | 29,707 |
| 5.06 × 6.00 in | 36,719 |
| 5.90 × 7.00 in | 44,250 |
| 6.74 × 8.00 in | 52,296 |
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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