
A hibiscus in solid purple, big broad petals overlapping each other the way real hibiscus petals actually do, and that long protruding stamen right out of the centre. Its one colour but its not boring. The directional satin stitching on the petals gives the whole flower a sense of volume and that central column is done as a tight satin line so it stands clear of the petal surface.
One colour. Seven sizes, running from 1.41 inch wide and 1.5 inch tall up to 2.81 wide and 3.01 tall. Stitch count goes from 2249 stitches on the smallest up to 5860 on the biggest. Thats a solid medium density at 693 across the petal surfaces, which means good coverage without the petals going stiff and cardboard-y on lighter fabrics.
Text me, I mean message me, if you want thread colour suggestions because purple actually has a really wide range. Some people go for a soft lavender on white cotton for a delicate look and others go deep violet on black canvas for something bolder. Both work because the stitch structure holds either way. professional digitising software did the digitising here so the underlay sequence is proper and the petal edges sit flat without a topping layer on most wovens.
Apply medium cutaway behind on twill, canvas or denim. Light tearaway on quilting cotton or cotton lawn. Hoop the fabric taut before you start. Those short jump stitches near the centre trim clean and you wont notice when theyre done. A customer earlier this year did a set of white linen napkins for a tropical-themed dinner and used the 2-inch version. All the same size, spaced evenly. Really clean result on undyed linen.
Pop your size in, hoop tight and stitch. Text me if anything looks off and Ill fix it up same day.
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.
- Tropical-theme apparel and resort wear shirtsStitch on a white or pale grey linen shirt for a tropical-resort look that works year-round
- White linen napkins for summer entertainingPlace the 2-inch version evenly on white linen napkins for a summer dinner table set with a botanical feel
- Canvas tote bags with a botanical garden lookEmbroider on a natural canvas tote for a botanical garden bag that doesnt feel too kitschy
- Swimwear cover-ups and beach sarong panelsUse on a lightweight cotton cover-up or sarong panel in a repeated row along the hem
- Cushion covers and home textiles in purple tonesCentre the 2.81-inch version on a purple or cream cushion cover for a tonal monochrome look
- Craft fair hoop art with a tropical plant feelHoop on a piece of white linen with a 6-inch frame and hang raw-edged for a quick tropical hoop art piece
- Denim shorts or skirt pocket embellishmentAdd to a denim shorts back pocket for a small tropical floral accent that sits well on the dark ground
- Fabric headbands and wide hair accessoriesEmbroider on a wide fabric headband in white cotton velvet and the single purple colour reads really rich
Dimensions
7 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.41 × 1.50 in | 2,249 |
| 1.64 × 1.76 in | 2,771 |
| 1.88 × 2.01 in | 3,311 |
| 2.11 × 2.26 in | 3,902 |
| 2.35 × 2.51 in | 4,527 |
| 2.58 × 2.76 in | 5,169 |
| 2.81 × 3.01 in | 5,860 |
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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