This is one of those sweet little designs that looks effortless but took some real work to get the layering right. Soft rainbow arches stack up in pastel tones, and from the bottom of the arch hang small hearts, like little pendants. The whole thing has that boho nursery feel without going full maximalist. The pastel palette is gentle enough for baby things but honestly it sits just as nicely on adult items when you want something light and happy without being childish about it.
4 sizes, starting tiny at 1.51 in all the way up to 4.49 in. Stitch counts go from 1,983 to 7,549, so even the largest is a lighter stitch load which means it sits beautifully on delicate fabrics. Pastel multi-color design, expect around 4-5 thread colors for the rainbow layers plus a separate color for the hearts. Tearaway stabiliser works well on most woven bases including quilting cotton and linen, cutaway on any stretch knit. Keep the hoop firm, the hanging hearts are the detail most likely to drift if theres any looseness.
Nursery wall hoops are the obvious use here, small enough at the 1.51 in size to fit inside a 4-inch hoop for a little display piece. A customer of mine stitched the medium size onto the chest of a baby onesie as a baby shower gift and it was genuinely adorable. Also works on the corner of a baby blanket in the larger size if you want something more subtle. You can also layer a few of the small sizes scattered across a quilt square for a patchwork nursery project.
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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.
- Nursery wall hoop artThe small size fits perfectly inside a 4-inch wooden hoop for a nursery wall display, pastel colors work with most nursery palettes.
- Baby onesie chest designA baby onesie chest placement where the soft rainbow arches and hanging hearts read sweet without being overwhelming.
- Baby blanket corner accentCorner accent on a receiving blanket in the largest size, a nice finishing touch on a handmade baby gift.
- Toddler shirt front panelToddler shirts in French terry or cotton interlock, cutaway stabiliser recommended so the pastel layers stay crisp through washes.
- Baby shower gift projectReady-made for a baby shower handmade gift, fast to stitch even at the medium size and feels personal.
- Quilt square embroideryQuilt square embroidery where the compact shape and pastel tones integrate naturally with floral or stripe print fabrics.
- Kids pillowcase centerCentered on a cotton pillowcase for a kids bed, the rainbow arches tie in well with gender-neutral nursery color schemes.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.51 × 1.51 in | 1,983 |
| 2.50 × 2.51 in | 3,512 |
| 3.50 × 3.51 in | 5,508 |
| 4.49 × 4.51 in | 7,549 |
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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