Canvas tote bags are where this one really shines. The 7.5 inch version fills the front panel without looking crammed, and the black plus yellow reads really well against natural canvas or cream cotton. Its a queen bee sitting dead centre under an ornate tiara crown with a fleur-de-lis at the top, laurel branches sweeping out below, and the words "Queen" and "Bee" in cursive script on either side. Whole thing has that vintage crest feel, like a royal seal but for bees. Two colours, mostly satin, and theres alot going on in that dense laurel section at the stitch counts this thing reaches.
Stitch counts run from 10,440 on the small end up to a full 23,112 on the 7.5 inch, so pin a cutaway underneath if the fabric has any stretch at all. Id recommend a tear-away on woven canvas or twill where the density could pucker. The bee body is filled with directional satin to give it that rounded almost three-dimensional look, and the yellow wings use a lighter tatami fill so they dont get too stiff. A woman who sells aprons at the farmers market ordered a bunch of these on linen last spring and she sent me a photo of the whole stall display. Hoop tight, dont rush the tension, and the crown scrolls will land clean.
Pop the 4 inch onto a kitchen towel pocket or a tea cosy flap and it sits just right. Pick cutaway for jersey or fleece where the underlay matters, and try a water-soluble topping on terry cloth so the crown detail doesnt disappear into the loops. Centre it on a baseball cap panel and the 3.5 inch works aswell, just make sure your bobbin thread colour matches the background so the jump stitch tails stay hidden.
Ping me 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.
- Canvas tote bagThe 7.5 inch fills a natural canvas tote front well, black and yellow pop against the neutral ground.
- Kitchen apronTote bags take the 6 inch nicely, but aprons are where customers keep coming back for this one, centred on the chest bib.
- Baseball capCap panels love the 3.5 inch version, fits a structured front without crowding the brim seam.
- Throw pillow coverThrow pillows in cream or ivory linen make the black crown detail read sharp from across the room.
- Tea towelStitch the 4 inch into a tea towel corner on cotton terry with a topping so the crown doesnt sink.
- Denim jacket back panelDenim jacket backs carry the full 7.5 inch easily, and charcoal denim makes those yellow wings glow.
- Baby bibThe 4 inch drops onto a bib without crowding it, great for a lil queen-themed baby gift set.
- Linen zipper pouchLinen zipper pouches with the 3.5 inch make a quick-to-sell craft fair item.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.90 in | 10,440 |
| 4.51 × 3.72 in | 13,351 |
| 5.51 × 4.55 in | 16,432 |
| 6.51 × 5.38 in | 19,667 |
| 7.51 × 6.21 in | 23,112 |
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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