{"product_id":"pink-floral-swirl","title":"Pink Floral Swirl Embroidery Design, Machine Embroidery Pattern, Instant Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eLinen napkins were honestly the first thing I thought of when I finished digitising this one. That big central bloom sits right in the corner of a dinner napkin and the swirling vine arms fan out so naturally across the fabric, like the design was made for the weave. Its a full ornate arrangement, so theres a lot going on: a large pink daisy-style flower with layered satin petals and a burnt-orange tatami center, then cream ivory accent flowers on curling green stems, and lil berry buds dotted between. Alot of movement for a botanical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch density on this sits around 640, which means the petals come out raised and really dimensional rather than flat. I use directional satin runs on each petal layer so they catch light differently at different angles, and I sew the swirl vines in satin too so they get that smooth ribbon-like finish. Hoop a cotton twill or a linen with a cutaway stabiliser underneath and the whole thing lands cleanly. On stretchy jersey or fleece you'd want a heavier cutaway plus a layer of topping so the satin lines dont sink into the pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomebody who cross-stitches by hand and recently switched to machine embroidery ordered this one last week and said it was the first design that actually looked like something she'd stitch herself. I get that. Theres nothing modern or minimal about it. Its old-fashioned botanical illustration energy, the kind you'd find on a vintage tea tin, and I think thats why it works on so many different fabrics and projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5.5 inch fits a quilt block nicely if you're doing a floral sampler. Pop it on plain white cotton and give it a stabiliser, the blush pink reads almost watercolour-soft once the thread settles. Pair it with simpler companion designs if you dont want it competing, because at 31,273 stitches in the largest size its gonna be the focal point wherever you put it. Stitch the vine tendrils before the center bloom so your underlay thread tension stays consistent across the full design area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkip the water-soluble topping on woven fabrics, you genuinely dont need it and it can leave residue in the open-stitch areas between the satin swirls. Use a 75\/11 embroidery needle on lighter canvas or a 90\/14 on heavier denim. Iron the back on low heat to set the bobbin threads flat after you remove it from the hoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet in touch if your hoop fights the design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Re Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46432387924118,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6262\/9270\/files\/PinkFloralSwirlEmbroideryDesign.png?v=1782383359","url":"https:\/\/reembroidery.com\/products\/pink-floral-swirl","provider":"Re Embroidery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}