Knocked out this one as a play on the classic botanical heart. The hearts a bold chunky outline, done in thick satin with some loose cross-hatching inside the right lobe so it reads as textured rather than flat. Right where the two lobes of the heart meet, theres a large flower sitting dead-centre left, a sunflower style with a solid satin disk in the middle and long radiating petals fanning outward into the heart body. The petals are done in directional fills so each one catches the thread at a slightly different angle. Botanical sprigs then trail out from the base of the flower to the left, tiny budded stems, herb-type sprigs, rosehips and small leaves, all in delicate linework.
The right half of the heart stays almost empty, just the outline and that light internal hatching, so your eye keeps going back to the flower side. Its an asymetric composition and thats what makes it interesting on fabric. Stitch count runs from 8,517 to 18,409 across five sizes. Smallest is 2.93 by 3.51 inches, largest is 6.26 by 7.51. Density 392 stitches per square inch digitised in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio.
A customer stitched this on a cream linen tote last spring and brought it to a farmers market, she said three people stopped to photograph it. I love hearing things like that. Light fabric backgrounds let the fine sprigs read properly. Cream linen, pale sage, warm white cotton are all strong choices. The botanical sprigs on the left side need a smooth base so they dont disappear into the weave, float a layer of water-soluble topping on loose linen. Hoop tight and run a medium cutaway underneath for anything thats going to get washed regularly.
Works for Valentine's gifts but its not stuck to one season. Pick it for any project that calls for something botanical and not too obviously romantic.
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.
- Valentine's Day gift tote or linen gift wrapStitch the large on a cream linen tote and use it as gift wrap for a valentines present, the botanical feel keeps it from looking too seasonal
- Cream linen cushion cover for a cottage-style sofaStitch centred on a linen cushion cover in a pale sage or off-white and put it on a sofa that already has dried flowers on the windowsill
- Denim apron pocket for a gardener or floristAdd the medium to the front chest pocket of a denim apron for a florist or market gardener who likes their workwear to have a bit of character
- Framed hoop art for a farmhouse-style bedroom wallMount a stitched hoop in a 7-inch natural wood frame and hang it above a bedroom dresser alongside dried botanical stems
- Canvas book bag for a wildflower or botanicals fanPut the medium on a sturdy canvas book bag for someone who fills their windowsill with wildflower seed packets and keeps a garden journal
- Sweatshirt chest detail for a botanical-aesthetic wardrobeEmbroider the small on the left chest of a sweatshirt for that slightly wild-garden-girl aesthetic that sits next to linen trousers and muddy boots
- Wedding table runner panel or favour pouch embroideryUse the large version to stitch a single panel on a linen table runner for a botanical-themed wedding table or rustic venue
- Baby blanket corner for a nature-themed nurseryStitch the small in the corner of a soft white fleece baby blanket for a nursery decorated in sage and dried flower tones
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.93 × 3.51 in | 8,517 |
| 3.76 × 4.50 in | 10,845 |
| 4.59 × 5.50 in | 13,312 |
| 5.43 × 6.51 in | 15,816 |
| 6.26 × 7.51 in | 18,409 |
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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