This one is genuinely simple to describe but kinda hard to pull off well. The rainbow arcs across the full width with a fluffy white cloud at each base end, and small five-pointed stars are scattered in the space above and around it. Seven colours in total and the palette's soft and pastel-leaning instead of neon-bright, so its comfortable on white, cream or pale nursery-colour fabrics without looking harsh. The density is 648 which is on the lighter side and thats intentional, the whole thing feels airy and not overworked.
The cloud sections use satin fill with rounded tatami edges to keep that puffy softness. Each rainbow band is a separate colour with clean satin fill and precise underlay so the bands dont bleed into each other. The stars are small and simple, done in the same yellow as the sun tone in the rainbow, kinda tying the whole palette together nicely.
Five sizes from 3.51 inches up to 7.51 inches wide, stitch count goes from 15,087 to 35,382. My mum said I should add this to a baby collection last summer when I was showing her new designs, and she was right because it sells steady every month. Customers keep buying this on white muslin, cream fleece and pale grey cotton for nursery and newborn projects.
Use tearaway stabiliser on woven fabrics and cutaway on any knit or stretch. Try this on white, cream, pale grey or soft mint fabric and the rainbow colours will come through the way they should. Skip anything heavily textured because the fine star points need a clean surface to stitch out properly. Pre-hoop flat and run at medium speed to keep the soft cloud edges clean.
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.
- Baby nursery wall art hoopsHooped in a round 5 inch ring and hung on the wall this is one of the most popular nursery wall art shapes you can make.
- Newborn gift muslin swaddlesOn a white muslin swaddle the light stitch density sits softly on the fabric without stiffening it, perfect for newborns.
- Baby shower gift tote bagsOn a simple cotton tote this rainbow scene is the kind of baby shower gift bag that people keep and use afterward.
- Nursery cushion coversOn a cream or pale grey linen cushion cover this is a sweet nursery decor piece that works for any gender.
- Kids bedroom decorative pillowsOn a kids bedroom pillow in white or soft blue cotton the soft pastel rainbow reads cheerfully without being overwhelming.
- Baby clothing onesie accentsThe smallest 3.51 inch version centres nicely on an infant onesie chest without crowding the garment.
- Cot bumper or quilt patchesAs applique patches or framed hoop sections this makes a sweet coordinated set for a handmade nursery gift bundle.
- First birthday cake smash propsOn a small felt or cotton prop piece this cheerful scene adds a homemade handcrafted feel to a cake smash setup.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 3.40 in | 15,087 |
| 4.51 × 4.37 in | 19,587 |
| 5.51 × 5.33 in | 24,414 |
| 6.51 × 6.30 in | 29,733 |
| 7.51 × 7.27 in | 35,382 |
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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