The hummingbird is mid-hover, beak pointing forward, wings angled up and spread wide. The body is completely covered in mandala and zentangle patterns, tiny scrolls and circles and curved lines packed into every inch of the torso, chest and tail feathers. Its done entirely in black running-stitch linework so it looks almost like a fine ink drawing on fabric. Then the wings hit and its a completely different story, solid crimson red satin fill, bold and flat, 2 colours in total. The contrast between the intricate black body and those clean red wings is what makes this design actually work.
Stitch count is on the lighter side because the body is mostly outline work rather than fill, starting at 6,700 stitches on the 3.5-inch and only reaching about 12,900 on the 7.5-inch. Nine sizes, 3 of them work well below 5 inches which is great for placement on smaller items. The low density means its pretty friendly on delicate fabrics aswell.
I drew this one for a mandala boutique owner who wanted a bird design that wasnt another tribal eagle. She wanted something that felt more artisan than sporty. Since it went live I been selling it to a mix of customers, yoga studio owners, boho jewelry sellers, wedding favour makers. One buyer last october ran it on ivory silk blouse fronts for a boutique, which I never woulda thought of but she sent photos and honestly it was gorgeous.
Black or white fabric both work here but they give very different looks. On white the red wings pop off hard and it feels modern and graphic. On black the red sings even deeper and the black body linework blends into a sort of tonal texture which is really interesting actually. Try ivory linen for a vintage feel. Pop the medium 5-inch on a tote, a cushion or a journal cover. Skip busy prints, the fine linework disappears on pattern.
Use a light tearaway on woven cotton or linen. For the mandala body sections, a topping of water-soluble stabiliser helps keep the fine running stitch lines clear, especially on textured fabric. Skip the topping on smooth cotton, its fine without. If your machine skips stitches on the linework just message me and ill check the density settings.
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.
- Mandala boutique tote bags and canvas pouchesPop the 5-inch piece on a craft-fair tote for a mandala boutique and the 2-colour design prints clean at any size.
- Yoga studio branded shirts and class bagsPop the medium 5-inch on a yoga studio tote or session bag and the hummingbird reads as calm and artisan rather than sporty.
- Boho wedding favour gift bagsEmbroider the 4-inch on small cream muslin bags and tie with a ribbon for a boho wedding favour that feels genuinely handmade.
- Linen cushion covers for a nature-art living roomRun the 6-inch centred on a natural linen cushion cover and it holds its own as wall-adjacent art in a simple room.
- Silk or satin blouse front panelPop the 5-inch piece on the front panel of an ivory silk or satin blouse for a boutique handmade fashion piece.
- Nature journal cover embroideryEmbroider the small 3.5-inch on the cover of a fabric-bound nature journal and pair with a botanical rubber stamp inside.
- wall-art hoop for a meditation roomHoop the 6-inch in a 7-inch wooden frame and hang in a meditation or reading room as a calming focal piece.
- Botanical gift wrap and ribbon trimRun the 4-inch along a length of ivory grosgrain ribbon and use it as gift wrapping trim for a botanical or artisan shop.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.87 in | 6,714 |
| 4.00 × 3.29 in | 7,501 |
| 4.50 × 3.70 in | 8,198 |
| 5.00 × 4.11 in | 9,015 |
| 5.50 × 4.52 in | 9,838 |
| 6.00 × 4.93 in | 10,596 |
| 6.50 × 5.34 in | 11,312 |
| 7.00 × 5.75 in | 12,115 |
| 7.50 × 6.17 in | 12,899 |
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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