Classic halloween scene, a witch on a broomstick flying across a full moon, the whole thing rendered as a single solid silhouette. The moon is a filled circle and the witch cuts right through the centre of it, hat pointed, cape trailing behind, broom angled downward the way all halloween witch illustrations have looked since forever. Its the archetype and thats exactly why people keep ordering it, everyone knows what it is immediately.
Stitch count on this one is high. 15,934 at the smallest 3.51 inch size, up to 39,320 on the full 7.51 inch. Five sizes, digitised using Wilcom EmbroideryStudio, and the density on the moon fill section is 850 stitches per cm2 which is where most of the count comes from. Use a firm cutaway stabiliser, no exceptions on this one, the dense moon fill will pucker badly on any knit or jersey if the stabiliser doesnt hold. Cotton denim, canvas twill, or woven linen all work well.
I get orders for this halloween silhouette every year starting in september and they dont really slow down till november. Last october a customer made a set of 8 halloween tote bags for a school fundraiser using this design, she said it was the fastest selling item at the table. Stitch it in black on white or cream for the classic look, or white on black for a negative-space version that looks quite different and honestly just as good.
Hoop it centred and firm. The moon shape is nearly square in its proportions so a standard hoop placement works. Slow the stitch speed on the dense fill sections to around 600 stitches per minute.
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.
- Halloween shirts and sweatshirts as a classic spooky season designStitch in black thread on a white or cream cotton tee, the 5 or 6 inch size works for most adult shirt sizes.
- Reusable canvas tote bags for trick-or-treating and school halloween eventsOn a natural canvas tote the 5.5 inch version sits centred on the front panel with clean margins.
- Throw pillow covers and cushions for halloween home decorUse the 7 inch size on an 18-inch cushion cover for a bold centred front panel design in black on oatmeal.
- Denim jacket back panel embroidery for halloween fashionOn a denim jacket back the 7.5 inch version fills the yoke area well, stitch in white or cream thread.
- Framed hoop art for halloween-themed wall gallery displaysStitch the 7 inch version on a stretched 10-inch natural cotton hoop for a ready-to-frame halloween piece.
- Seasonal table runners and placemats for halloween dinner settingsStitch in black on a cream linen table runner, repeating at intervals for a full halloween table setting.
- Custom halloween aprons and kitchen textile giftsCentred on a canvas apron bib panel, the 5 inch size fits without touching the apron ties.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.88 in | 15,934 |
| 4.51 × 3.70 in | 21,061 |
| 5.51 × 4.52 in | 26,705 |
| 6.51 × 5.34 in | 32,813 |
| 7.51 × 6.16 in | 39,320 |
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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