
The word QUEEN takes up most of the real estate here, stitched in wide satin columns with the rest of the phrase sitting smaller underneath in a complementary style. Three thread colours, and my professional tool sequenced them so youre only changing threads twice during the whole run. At the 8-inch size this lands at 26,020 stitches, density 456, and the letterforms hold their shape cleanly even on thick cotton canvas or a waffle-weave towel.
Five sizes from 4 to 8 inches wide. Pair tearaway with medium cutaway for anything with any stretch, tearaway is fine on stiff woven linen or cotton duck. A customer sent me a photo of this stitched on a custom apron she made for her mum, the crown style letters on QUEEN looked really sharp in deep burgundy thread. Cooking-quote designs get alot of attention around the holidays and this one doesnt slow down the rest of the year either.
Pick your 3 thread colours carefully. The strongest reads are a dark base word and a lighter fill on the secondary text, dont flip that or the hierarchy falls apart. Pop the 5-inch piece on a pocket bib apron, or run the 6-inch across the chest panel of a canvas tote. Its also a really solid choice for personalised kitchen sets as a housewarming gift.
Avoid very light pastel backgrounds, the design reads best on white, natural linen or a mid-tone like slate blue or terracotta. Ping me a chat if any of the formats dont open correctly in your software and Ill get a replacement file out the same day. Email me a chat if the download stalls and Ill fix it fast.
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.
- Personalised kitchen apron for a home cookCanvas apron with this on the bib and a name in smaller text below, the 6-inch sits at chest height and reads from across a kitchen.
- Housewarming gift on a canvas toteKitchen gift set for a new homeowner: apron plus two matching tea towels all stitched in the same thread sequence.
- Mothers Day bib apron with her name belowMothers Day bib apron, the bold QUEEN lettering does the work without needing anything else on the fabric.
- Tea towel set for a new homeCafe or bistro staff apron where the 456 density holds up to commercial laundering without the satin going thin.
- Cotton tote for a cooking class gift bagCooking class gift bag on a canvas zip tote, something the participant actually keeps rather than bins after the event.
- Cafe or bakery staff apron personalisationHousewarming present on a linen tote bag, practical and personal for someone who clearly runs their kitchen.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.01 × 3.56 in | 10,082 |
| 5.01 × 4.45 in | 13,474 |
| 6.01 × 5.34 in | 17,289 |
| 7.01 × 6.23 in | 21,447 |
| 8.01 × 7.12 in | 26,020 |
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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