The giraffe head portrait sits upright and looks straight at you. Ossicones stick up properly, ears flared out to the sides, that long neck cropped below the jawline. Coat patches are the real thing. Irregular blobs of chestnut brown laid over cream, not a repeating tile pattern but actually shaped like a real giraffe hide. And theres a little light from the upper left so the face has depth to it, you wouldnt guess its 3 colours from a distance.
Tan body, darker brown patches, soft cream highlights on the cheek and muzzle. Thats it. The directional stitching on the neck fur follows actual growth direction which is whats separating this from a flat graphic print. Stitch counts run from about 12k on the small build up to 27k at 7.5 inches, so the thread density is reasonable for something this detailed. Dont rush the muzzle section.
I get messages every week from wildlife and safari fans who are genuinely suprised when this comes off the machine looking like a photograph. Last month a customer used the 5-in face on natural linen safari hat and sent me photos. Honestly it looked like something from a boutique shop. The linen texture adds to the wildlife feel, not against it. this is the kind of design that just earns its keep.
Hoop on medium-weight cutaway stabiliser for best results on wovens. Use tearaway on canvas tote bags. Pop it on cream or ivory fabric and the coat tones sit perfectly. Skip dark navy or black cloth, the warm tans disappear on anything too deep. Use a 75/11 sharp needle and slow your machine speed down abit when you hit the dense muzzle section. Holler if the file doesnt come through and Ill sort you out right away.
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.
- Safari and wildlife themed tote bagsStitch on a natural canvas tote and the warm browns sit perfectly against the unbleached fibre
- Kids bedroom pillow covers with animal artPop this on a cream cotton pillow and it looks like proper wildlife decor for any kids safari bedroom
- Nature lover gift pouches and zip bagsWorks on a small zip pouch in tan or ivory cotton for a thoughtful gift to any nature enthusiast
- School project bags for younger studentsIron onto a school project bag for a safari topic unit and kids always love how real the giraffe looks
- Wildlife conservation fundraiser merchandiseUse on white tees for a conservation event run, the 5-inch size sits well on a chest pocket area
- Adult craft hoop wall art framed piecesFrame the 7.5-inch version in a natural wood hoop and hang it as standalone wildlife wall art
- Custom pet portrait swap gifts for giraffe fansStitch on a card-sized fabric panel and mount it in a gift card frame for any giraffe enthusiast
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.32 in | 12,273 |
| 4.00 × 2.65 in | 13,943 |
| 4.50 × 2.98 in | 15,670 |
| 5.00 × 3.31 in | 17,454 |
| 5.50 × 3.64 in | 19,309 |
| 6.00 × 3.97 in | 21,188 |
| 6.50 × 4.30 in | 23,144 |
| 7.00 × 4.63 in | 25,250 |
| 7.50 × 4.96 in | 27,447 |
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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