Its the hashtag and the word together, #momlife, all in one flowing cursive run. The hash symbol is part of the design, sits right at the front, stitched in the same red as everything else. The lettering is loose and informal, not the stiff upright script you see on formal pieces, more like someone wrote it on a notepad in a hurry and it happened to look good. And above the i in life theres a tiny red heart where the dot should be, just sitting there quietly, easy to miss on first glance but nice when you notice it.
Single color, solid red, no color changes needed at all. Stitch count goes from about 2,500 at 3 inches up to just over 7,000 at the 8-inch size, so even the largest version is quick to stitch out. 6 sizes total. The density is low at 273 stitches per square inch, which actually helps the script feel natural rather than stiff, the thread follows the letterform without packing too tightly.
Im gonna be honest, this one stitches up fast and people love it. A customer messaged me last summer, she had put the 5-inch size on a white apron as a gift for her sister and said her sister wore it at every family barbecue for months. Thats exactly the kind of thing this design is for. Simple, direct, no fuss. Pop it on white or cream and the red really pops, or try it on a light pink for something softer.
Tear-away stabiliser works fine on woven cotton, the low stitch count is forgiving. Use a light cutaway if youre stitching on knit like a jersey tee. Skip dark fabric because this is a single red thread and it wont have enough contrast. The cursive letterforms have some fine connecting strokes so hoop the fabric smooth and flat, any puckering on the base fabric will show in the joins between letters. Send me a message if anything looks off on the stitch-out and Ill sort it fast.
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.
- Mother's Day gift aprons and kitchen textilesStitch onto a white linen apron and it makes a genuinely personal Mother's Day gift that actually gets used
- Mom tote bags and everyday carry pouchesWorks on a plain canvas tote as a daily bag for moms who want something low-key but personal
- Casual tees and sweatshirts for mothersCentre it on a white tee or grey sweatshirt and it reads as a real everyday wardrobe piece rather than a novelty
- Mugs rugs and coaster sets for Mother's DayEmbroider on a mug rug or small fabric coaster and pair with a candle for a simple gift set
- Personalised gifts for new moms and baby shower hostsPut it on a onesie bib pouch set as a gift from the baby to mum, the casual hashtag style reads well on gift packaging
- Matching family outfits for Mother's Day photosStitch matching mom and mini tees for Mother's Day family photos, the simple red script looks clean in pictures
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.22 × 3.01 in | 2,495 |
| 1.63 × 4.01 in | 3,335 |
| 2.04 × 5.01 in | 4,230 |
| 2.44 × 6.01 in | 5,132 |
| 2.85 × 7.01 in | 6,093 |
| 3.25 × 8.01 in | 7,094 |
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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