Looks like it came out of a naturalist field guide from the 1800s. The whole design is monochrome, just 3 tones: near-black, a warm mid grey, and off-white. No colour stops at all. The bee sits dead centre on the flower, body facing slightly upward, wings spread wide and flat. You can pick out the individual segments of the abdomen, the striped banding rendered in crosshatch fills mimicking the texture of fur rather than hard outlines.
A wide five-petal bloom opens underneath so the bee looks settled and at ease. Each petal has long directional line fills running from the base toward the tip, getting looser near the edges so the petal reads as thin. Its what separates it from a cartoon approach. Dont expect it to look digital once its stitched on cream linen or heavy cotton. Its got real weight to it.
Density sits at 999 stitches per square inch, solidly mid-range for this level of detail. Stitch count tops out at 53k on the largest 7.13 by 7.5 inch version. Use a medium cutaway and hoop a firm woven fabric, canvas, linen, denim, or heavy cotton. The line work is fine enough that pile fabrics like velvet or fleece will eat the detail. Float a light topping on looser weaves to keep the thin petal lines crisp without adding bulk.
I built it specifically for the botanical and naturalist look thats been popular on aprons, tote bags and linen homeware for a few years now. Black thread on cream linen is the classic pairing and it absolutely works here. 9 sizes run from 3.33 by 3.5 up to 7.13 by 7.5 so theres a fit for a pocket badge all the way to a full cushion face. A customer last spring stitched the large size on a natural linen apron bib and sent the result, and I get messages about this one from gardeners and beekeepers more than almost any other design in the shop. Drop me a note if a fill direction runs off-grain and Ill fix the underlay.
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.
- Natural linen tote bag botanical illustrationRun the 5-inch on a cream linen tote and the engraving style looks like it belongs in an art gallery shop, not a craft market
- Apron bib front for a beekeeper or gardenerCentre the large version on an apron bib for someone who keeps bees or tends a garden, the naturalist style fits the whole vibe
- Framed hoop wall art for a nature-themed roomMount the 6-inch in a deep embroidery hoop and hang it framed on a nature-themed bedroom wall as a proper focal piece
- Canvas zipper pouch front panelUse the 3.5-in placement on a canvas zipper pouch for a minimal botanical accessory that pairs well with plain linen or heavyweight cotton
- Denim shirt chest pocket detailStitch the small size into the chest pocket area of a denim shirt for a detail that looks deliberate rather than decorative
- Cushion cover for a study or reading nookCentre the large size on a grey or cream cushion cover for a reading nook or home office, the monochrome tones keep it calm and grown-up
- Tea towel botanical series pairingMake a matching set on three tea towels with this bee design plus two other botanical insects for a coordinated kitchen series
- Jacket patch for a nature or wildlife enthusiastCut and back the finished design as a woven patch for the sleeve or chest of a field jacket or outdoor explorer coat
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.33 × 3.50 in | 20,410 |
| 3.80 × 4.00 in | 24,205 |
| 4.28 × 4.50 in | 27,576 |
| 4.75 × 5.00 in | 30,997 |
| 5.23 × 5.50 in | 35,644 |
| 5.70 × 6.00 in | 39,878 |
| 6.18 × 6.50 in | 44,040 |
| 6.65 × 7.00 in | 48,675 |
| 7.13 × 7.50 in | 53,440 |
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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