A rainbow arch with hearts worked into it. Different from the rainbow-hearts-3 design which is a row of separate hearts. This one is the arched rainbow shape itself, stitched in four colour bands with small heart shapes sitting inside or above the arch. Four colours total, density at 486 per square inch, which is solid enough for clean satin bands but not so heavy that the fabric puckers on soft knit baby items.
Four sizes from 1.1 by 1.51 inch up to 3.29 by 4.51 inch. The design is taller than wide at every size, so it works well in a chest centre placement where it can sit upright and read clearly. Stitch counts go from 2148 at the smallest to 7217 at the largest, both of which are quick runs. The 1.1-inch smallest size is genuinely tiny, use a tight hoop and a sharp 70/10 needle to keep the satin bands from merging at that scale. Dont skip the cutaway stabiliser for baby items that go through repeated washing cycles. And its worth checking your bobbin thread colour too at that size since its visible at the edges of the hearts.
The colour sequence runs through the rainbow arc first then the hearts last, so if you want to match hearts to a specific thread colour you can swap that stop independently. Ive had customers run the whole thing in pastel pinks and mauves for a girl nursery look and it works just aswell as the full rainbow version. Pair it with a name or date below the design for a personalised birth gift set. Stitch a row of three across the front of a small onesie for a more detailed look when the single motif feels too sparse.
Last spring a customer used the 3.29-inch version on a set of nursery cushion covers in soft rainbow colours and emailed me a photo. It came out looking really warm and handmade, exactly what you want for that kind of room. Pick soft muted colours rather than bright saturated ones if youre going for a calm nursery palette.
Tight hooping on soft knit fabric with cutaway stabiliser keeps the arc clean and the hearts readable across all four sizes.
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 onesies and newborn bodysuits with nursery chest designWhite onesie chest centred in full rainbow four-colour version, a gift that reads as considered rather than just convenient.
- Soft baby blankets and swaddle wraps with corner accentMuslin swaddle blanket corner at 3.29 inches with a light cutaway backing, the soft fabric and pastel rainbow sit well together.
- Nursery throw pillows and cushions for toddler roomsGender-neutral bib in muted tones rather than the full saturated rainbow, pale blue, soft yellow, peach and lavender reads quietly sweet.
- Baby bibs and burp cloths for gender-neutral nursery themesBaby shower gift basket panel stitched onto a fabric piece that becomes a keepsake element rather than just wrapping.
- Baby shower gift sets stitched onto fabric gift itemsKids dungarees or jacket patch from a stabilised felt backing with iron-on adhesive applied after stitching, quick to apply.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.10 × 1.51 in | 2,148 |
| 1.83 × 2.51 in | 3,538 |
| 2.56 × 3.51 in | 5,195 |
| 3.29 × 4.51 in | 7,217 |
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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