Drew this cactus up as a compact botanical icon, the kind that works on pretty much any surface you put it on. The barrel body has those characteristic vertical ribs stitched in directional satin running top to bottom, with the spines indicated as short radiating stitches along each rib. Sage green for the plant body, terracotta for the pot, cream on the drainage band at the bottom edge. Its a simple combination but it looks finished and considered, not like a quick filler design.
3 colours total, 2 colour changes. Built in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio at 379 density, which keeps the barrel fills smooth without overpacking. Youve got 7 sizes to pick from: 1.51 inches wide by 0.8 tall at the smallest, all the way up to 7.51 by 4.01 at the largest. Stitch count runs from 2,142 to 11,410. The wide range means you can do a tiny pocket accent at the small end or a full tea towel panel at the large end, both look great.
Stitch this on an oat tea towel using a light cutaway stabiliser. The terracotta pot section has a curved underlay that needs something stable underneath to keep the pot rim sitting in a clean arc. Skip the topping on tightly woven cotton. Dont rush the colour changes, the sage-to-terracotta bobbin transition is where most home machines need a tension check.
Ive had a few customers order this one specifically for kitchen decor sets. One customer hooped all 3 sizes across a set of matching oat tea towels last spring and the varying scales looked like an intentional collection rather than the same design resized. Thats a nice effect if ya want to fill a gift set.
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.
- Oat cotton tea towel botanical accentThe sage and terracotta palette sits naturally against oat cotton without needing a contrasting border or background treatment.
- Plant lover tote bag pocket designAt the 1.51-inch wide small size the cactus fits neatly in a tote bag outer pocket without the design hitting any seam lines.
- Boho kitchen apron panelOn a canvas apron the wide-proportioned pot shape reads clearly at distance and the botanical subject suits a kitchen aesthetic without being food-specific.
- Childs room succulent decor hoopThe slightly round cartoonish style of the cactus is age-neutral enough for a young childs room without looking babyish, which makes it work in a boho nursery setting.
- Matching gift set of tea towels in 3 sizesUsing all 3 different size increments across a set of matching tea towels gives a graduated scale effect that looks like a professionally designed homeware range.
- Gardening glove or hat badgeStitched onto the cuff or brim of a gardening hat the 1.51-inch version adds a small personal touch without interfering with the hat brim structure.
- Desert-theme home decor throw pillowOn a cream or oat throw pillow the sage-terracotta-cream combination reads as a warm desert colour story that suits a lot of home decor styles.
Dimensions
7 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.51 × 0.80 in | 2,142 |
| 2.51 × 1.34 in | 3,377 |
| 3.51 × 1.87 in | 4,695 |
| 4.51 × 2.41 in | 6,119 |
| 5.51 × 2.94 in | 7,671 |
| 6.51 × 3.48 in | 9,486 |
| 7.51 × 4.01 in | 11,410 |
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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