The awareness ribbon runs vertically down the centre as the butterfly body, the two loops up top and the tail cross at the bottom, and then out from either side the wings open up in this really kinda lacy filigree pattern. Each wing has a main outer edge line and then internal flowing curves and lines that give it that stained-glass or henna look. Theres even a pair of small curly antennae at the top. Theres a real contrast between the solid satin fill of the ribbon and the open line work of the wings, so even with just one colour youve got two clearly different textures happening in the same hoop.
One colour, 5 sizes from about 2.5 inches wide up to 5.4 inches wide. The design sits taller than wide because the body runs top to bottom, so its a portrait orientation. The largest version at 5.4 inches by 7.5 inches runs about 21,000 stitches. The wing sections use a running-stitch filigree approach with multiple passes for the internal curves, so even though its kinda just line work the digitising took time to keep the joins clean. I pulled this together in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio so the satin column on the body sits properly thick without the wings looking heavy next to it. Layer a tearaway stabiliser on woven cotton, cutaway on anything softer.
A customer messaged me last spring asking whether the wing detail would show on a navy fabric. I told her to try white first but she went ahead on navy anyway and sent a photo back and honestly it looked brilliant, the open wing lines have enough satin in the outline that theyre still clear even on a dark ground. Stitch on white or cream for the softest look, but navy and charcoal work too.
Use the 5 inch size on tote bags, sweatshirt chests or hat fronts. The 2.5 inch version fits a small coin purse or luggage tag. Pair with cotton twill or denim for the cleanest finish on the filigree sections. Avoid stretchy fabric at smaller sizes since the wing lines are fine and pulling distorts em.
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.
- Pinktober awareness tote bagsStitch the 5 inch size onto canvas tote bags for Pinktober charity events, the filigree wings show beautifully on white or cream fabric.
- Breast cancer fundraiser gift pouchesUse on small fabric gift pouches as a handmade awareness month give-away or charity stall item, elegant at a small size.
- Charity event sweatshirt frontsEmbroider onto cotton sweatshirt fronts for awareness charity event team wear, single colour keeps it clean and fast to run.
- Awareness month hat and cap frontsPop the medium size onto baseball caps or bucket hats for Pinktober fundraiser walks or awareness month activities.
- Handmade coin purses and small accessoriesUse the 2.5 inch size on small coin purses, luggage tags or zip pouches for a personal awareness accessory.
- Support gifts for friends and familyStitch onto a plain hoodie or jersey top as a personal gift for a friend or family member during treatment or in tribute.
- Spring and summer awareness apparelWorks on lighter spring cotton fabrics for awareness apparel that doesnt feel heavy, the butterfly shape suits warmer months.
- Embroidery hoop wall artFrame the design in a wooden embroidery hoop and hang as wall art, the lacy wing detail looks lovely as a decorative piece.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 63.7 × 89.2 mm | 8,864 |
| 82.0 × 114.6 mm | 11,703 |
| 100.0 × 140.0 mm | 14,684 |
| 118.3 × 165.4 mm | 17,869 |
| 136.3 × 190.8 mm | 21,317 |
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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