Fourth of July season and this patriotic teddy bear is one of the more complex ones I do. Cream muzzle, golden fur, red flag sweater across the chest, denim jeans and tan sneakers. Its a full standing design and every section has its own directional satin fill so the fur reads fluffy, the denim looks properly woven, and that miniature american flag patch has a separate underlay to keep the tiny stars crisp.
For anything below the 3 inch mark I always use a cutaway stabiliser on cotton or fleece because theres alot of satin work in that sweater and the density clocks in at 1068, so the fabric really needs the support. A lady who sells at veterans fairs wrote me last autumn saying she puts the large 3.84 inch on canvas totes and it holds up through washing better than she expected. Notes like that make my day honestly.
Hoop on a firm cutaway for jersey or knit. Use a topping layer of solvy on terry cloth so the bobbin threads dont sink into the loops and blur the flag stripes. Skip dark navy for the background because the golden fur really wants a light or cream base to read properly. Pop the 2.4 inch on a bib or onesie, try the mid-range 3 inch for a denim jacket sleeve, and save the full size for tote bags or pillow panels where he can really command the space.
Ping me quick if the density fights your fabric.
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.
- Fourth of July tote bagA buyer put this on her market apron for the fourth and said customers kept stopping to ask where she got it.
- Baby onesie or bibThe 2.4 inch fits a bib perfectly and the stitch count stays under 15,000 so it doesnt stiffen the fabric.
- Kids denim jacket back panelHonestly my favourite spot for this one is a kids denim jacket back, the 3.84 inch fills it perfectly.
- Patriotic throw pillowStitch it onto a cream cotton pillow cover and the navy jeans contrast comes through really cleanly.
- Cotton canvas market bagThe canvas tote version holds up well because cutaway stabiliser keeps all that satin fill flat after repeated washing.
- Veterans or Memorial Day gift itemGreat for a veterans-themed gift basket alongside a patriotic mug or folded flag keepsake.
- Nursery wall hoopThe 1.8 inch mini version hooped in an embroidery ring makes a sweet nursery wall piece without being overwhelming.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.80 × 3.51 in | 12,302 |
| 2.31 × 4.51 in | 16,452 |
| 2.82 × 5.51 in | 20,852 |
| 3.33 × 6.51 in | 25,665 |
| 3.84 × 7.51 in | 30,808 |
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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