Its a dandelion just past its prime, the seed head still full but a few seeds already drifting loose. The stem curves gently, done in red thread, while the whole globe and the seeds float in fine black line work. No fill, no shading, nothing heavy. Just the shape of the thing and the feeling of something being let go. My husband stitched this onto a linen pocket square earlier this year and said it came out faster than he expected given how delicate it looks.
That lightness is actually what makes it useful. Because theres only 2 colours and the stitch count stays between 4,582 and 8,657 depending on size, it sits beautifully on fine fabric without pulling or distorting. Try it on linen, cotton lawn, even a light denim. The red stem against the black seed head is the only pop of colour, which sounds simple but it reads really nicely in person.
Use a tearaway stabiliser on woven cotton and linen, nothing too heavy since the open line work doesnt need it. Keep the tension firm but not tight or youll distort those fine radiating lines at the seed tips. Pick a natural fibre fabric if you can, linen especially just suits this kind of botanical line style. 9 sizes from 2.4 inches wide up to 5.15 by 7.5 inches, and its an easy first project for anyone new to machine embroidery.
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.
- Linen tea towels and kitchen clothLinen tea towels with this at one corner are a quick make and genuinely sell well at markets.
- Tote bag front panelsCanvas tote bags with the dandelion centered and slightly off-axis look really well-considered without much effort.
- Botanical-theme cushion coversA small scattered repeat of this on a cushion cover works well in a nature or boho interior.
- Pocket squares and handkerchiefsPocket squares in cotton lawn with this in one corner are an elegant make with very low thread use.
- Lightweight denim jacket patchesThe open line work sits flat on denim without bunching, good for small jacket or jean patches.
- Nature journal fabric coversFabric journal or notebook covers in natural linen are a lovely fit for this botanical line style.
- Framed minimal hoop artFramed in a 5-inch natural wood hoop on cream linen, this is one of those designs that just works on a wall.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.40 × 3.50 in | 4,582 |
| 2.75 × 4.00 in | 5,091 |
| 3.09 × 4.50 in | 5,564 |
| 3.43 × 5.00 in | 6,101 |
| 3.78 × 5.50 in | 6,512 |
| 4.12 × 6.00 in | 6,972 |
| 4.46 × 6.50 in | 7,659 |
| 4.81 × 7.00 in | 8,164 |
| 5.15 × 7.50 in | 8,657 |
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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