So the loops on this orange ribbon bow are a bit fuller and puffier than your standard flat bow render. The tangerine fill is dense, and the directional satin columns shift angle as they move around each loop curve which gives it a rounded almost three-dimensional look on ivory or cream fabric. Amber highlight thread sits along the fold edge of each loop, narrow, maybe three columns wide, and it catches the light differently from the main tangerine so the whole design looks like it has some actual depth. The tails flare out very slightly at the tips rather than cutting straight across.
3 colour passes: tangerine for the main loops and tails, then amber for the highlight edges, then a deeper orange shade for the shadow at the centre knot. The file runs from 2.50 inches at the smallest up to 7.50 inches, which is a big range across 10 sizes. At the tiny 2.5-inch size the stitch count is around 10,300 so its a quick stitch. At the full 7.50-inch size youre at 43,577 stitches which takes longer, but the bow holds its shape well at that scale because the directional underlay is doing alot of structure work underneath the satin.
Stitch on cream, white or ivory fabric. The tangerine shows best against light backgrounds and gets murky against anything mid-tone or dark. Use a tearaway stabiliser for the medium sizes on cotton or linen. For the large 7.50-inch go with a medium cutaway because the dense satin area is wide and you want the base fabric held firm during the amber highlight pass. Dont skip the topping on any textured surface, pique and waffle weave in particular will break up the satin edge quality if you run without it. Hoop taut and check that the bow is centred before you start the tangerine pass.
One customer in florida stitched the 5-inch run onto a set of ivory throw pillow covers for a thanksgiving tablescape last november and said guests kept asking where the pillows came from. Not too pumpkin-spice, not too formal, just warm. Dm me if anything seems off and Ill rebuild it for you.
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.
- Cream throw pillow autumn centrepieceStitch the 5-inch version centred on cream cotton throw pillow covers for an autumnal sitting room refresh.
- Harvest tablescape linen napkin accentUse the 3.5-inch on ivory linen napkins as a corner bow accent for a warm harvest dinner table setting.
- Orange themed birthday gift bag bowPop the 4-inch on a cream cotton gift bag as an orange bow topper motif for a birthday gift wrap alternative.
- Autumn wedding favour pouch detailEmbroider the small 2.5-inch on ivory linen drawstring pouches for autumn wedding favour bags with a warm seasonal bow detail.
- Child bedroom pillow cover bow motifStitch the 4-inch centred on a cream cotton pillow cover for a childs bedroom with a warm cheerful palette.
- Market stall cotton tote bow designUse the 3.5-inch on natural canvas tote bags as a bow motif for an autumn-themed market stall gift product.
- Seasonal home decor hoop wall artHoop the 7.50-inch on cream linen and frame it as a warm wall art piece for a seasonal home decor swap.
Dimensions
10 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.50 × 2.23 in | 10,300 |
| 3.50 × 3.12 in | 15,615 |
| 4.00 × 3.57 in | 18,621 |
| 4.50 × 4.02 in | 21,781 |
| 5.00 × 4.46 in | 25,002 |
| 5.50 × 4.91 in | 28,440 |
| 6.00 × 5.36 in | 31,876 |
| 6.50 × 5.80 in | 35,698 |
| 7.00 × 6.25 in | 39,563 |
| 7.50 × 6.70 in | 43,577 |
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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