Three colours, deep ocean blue, a teal middle band, white foam, built so the wave looks like its mid-curl rather than just a static water shape. The white foam at the crest uses short dense satin columns stitched in a scattered direction, which is what gives it that frothy look rather than a flat white block. The density overall sits at 102, which is a solid medium fill that holds up well on lighter fabrics without getting stiff.
Nine sizes from 3.5 to 7.5 inches, stitch counts from 2,025 at the smallest up to 37,033 at the full size. I get messages asking if the teal section reads as a separate colour at smaller sizes, last week someone asked exactly this, it does, down to about 4 inches, though at 3.5 it blends a bit more. The teal fill transitions from the dark blue edge on a curve, so keep your hooping snug before that colour starts. Use a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser on knit fabrics; on woven cotton or canvas a firm tearaway is fine.
Pair it on navy or white base fabric and the whole thing looks crisp; on a slate grey ground the contrast between the teal band and that frothy crest really comes through. Its clearly ocean but it doesnt scream surf brand logo, which means it works on canvas beach totes and swim bags but also coastal home items without looking too niche. Stitch the 5-inch on a canvas tote for a beach trip gift, or run the 4-inch on a cotton tee for a quick summer project.
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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.
- Beach tote bag ocean themeCanvas beach tote front for a coastal gift that doesnt scream surf brand but still reads clearly as ocean.
- Swim bag front nautical designSwim bag in nylon with cutaway backing; the medium density holds well on synthetic fabrics through a whole swim season.
- T-shirt chest surf wave motifCotton tee left chest with topping film over the knit; the white foam satin is the detail that makes this design pop.
- Kids towel beach trip stitchKids terry beach towel with topping film first then medium cutaway; the foam section needs a slow needle speed on loop pile.
- Denim jacket coastal accent designDenim jacket chest or sleeve where the deep navy wave body blends gently into dark denim while the white crest does the work.
- Canvas pillow cover nautical artCanvas accent pillow for a coastal living room or beach house; the teal inner face reads clearly as a third colour at larger sizes.
- Hooded towel front wave panelHooded towel front panel for a beach trip gift; terry needs topping and cutaway together, not one or the other.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.23 × 3.49 in | 15,950 |
| 2.55 × 3.99 in | 18,482 |
| 2.87 × 4.49 in | 20,870 |
| 3.19 × 4.99 in | 23,484 |
| 3.51 × 5.50 in | 25,970 |
| 3.83 × 6.00 in | 28,718 |
| 4.15 × 6.50 in | 31,352 |
| 4.46 × 7.00 in | 34,194 |
| 4.78 × 7.50 in | 37,033 |
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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