A single open-face red flower sits dead centre and green vine branches sweep outward symmetrically to either side. The branches are almost mirror images, long curving stems with oval leaves scattered along them and smaller buds tucked near the tips. Thin black outlines run along every stem and leaf edge and keep the three colours from bleeding into each other.
Three colours, two colour changes. The horizontal swag layout is what makes this one so good for towel borders because it runs along a folded hem without crowding. Smallest size is about 4 inches, largest goes to 8 inches, so theres a size for both hand towels and full bath towel widths. Low stitch count means machine runs are fast, which is handy when you're making a set of 6 matching napkins or towels at once.
Ive used this on linen table runners a fair bit and the red flower really does pop against natural linen. A customer last christmas ordered it on twelve matching napkin sets and came back the next week for the bath towel version. its one of the builds that looks like it took longer than it did, people always assume its complex when theyre holding the finished piece.
Use tear-away stabiliser on most woven applications. Stitch on cotton, linen or poplin for the cleanest satin stitch edges. Add a water-soluble topping on towel pile to stop the fine vine lines sinking. Hoop tight and centre carefully so the left-right symmetry lines up exactly on your hem.
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.
- Hand towel and bath towel bordersStitch along the folded hem of a hand towel and a plain cotton towel suddenly looks like something straight out of a boutique hotel
- Linen table runner hemsRun the 8-inch version along the short ends of a linen table runner for a finished botanical look that suits any dinner table
- Apron waistband trimEmbroider on an apron waistband in red and green thread to match kitchen decor, practical and pretty at the same time
- Napkin corner accentsStitch a smaller version into the corner of cloth napkins for a matched dinner set that makes a brilliant housewarming gift
- Tea towel sets for giftingMake a set of 4 matching tea towels with this border along the bottom edge, they sell really well at craft markets and fairs
- Pillowcase edge decorationLine the edge of a pillowcase with the smallest size for a subtle floral accent that pairs well with plain or striped bedding
- Curtain tie-back embellishmentsWrap a curtain tie-back in fabric and stitch this along the centre for a custom window treatment touch that doesnt cost much
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.85 × 4.00 in | 7,461 |
| 2.32 × 5.00 in | 9,379 |
| 2.78 × 6.00 in | 11,608 |
| 3.24 × 7.00 in | 14,035 |
| 3.70 × 8.00 in | 16,700 |
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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