Two bird silhouettes, wings fully spread, rise up from each side of the design like they're lifting off. Theyre solid filled charcoal, no detail lines, just the shape. Between them the text stacks in two colours: 'A piece' in red flowing script, OF MY in solid black caps, 'heart' sweeping in red script again, LIVES IN in black caps, and then 'heaven' curling down in red at the bottom with a long trailing loop. Small cross and sparkle marks in red are scattered around the text, and loose feather shapes float at the top edge and base.
Digitised in industry tools. The silhouette birds use flat fill with a light grid underlay to keep the density even, no directional stitching needed since theres no detail to pick up. Stitch density is 504 which is slightly higher than the others in this group, so use a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser on wovens and a heavier cutaway on any knit or stretch fabric. The satin script needs clean tension to sit flat.
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A customer asked me last spring about framing this in a dark stained wooden hoop rather than a white frame. The contrast of the dark hoop against a pale ivory linen really suited the charcoal silhouettes. Its a nice approach if you want the whole piece to feel cohesive from the stitching through to the mount. Also popular on cotton fleece throws in darker colours like charcoal or navy where the red script still reads clearly against the fabric.
Works on cotton, linen, canvas, fleece and medium-weight felt. Add a topping on any textured surface so the script letters dont sink. Skip very open-weave fabrics where the flat fill birds will distort without firm backing.
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.
- Ivory linen framed hoop in dark wooden frameMounted in a dark stained wooden hoop on ivory linen, the charcoal silhouettes and red script read with real elegance.
- Charcoal or navy fleece memorial throwCentred on a charcoal or navy fleece throw the red script stands out while the charcoal birds blend into the fabric tone.
- Cotton canvas wall panelStretch natural cotton or canvas over a board and mount this as a wall piece, the rising birds read as uplifting rather than heavy.
- Sympathy cushion in grey or cream linenOn a plain grey or cream linen cushion cover the composition sits quietly and doesnt overwhelm a room.
- Tote bag for a memorial keepsakeStitched on a natural canvas tote it makes a bag someone keeps rather than puts away, which is the point of a memorial gift.
- Sweatshirt back panelThe wider sizes work on the back panel of a plain hoodie or sweatshirt where the bird shapes fill the space naturally.
- Quilted memory wall hangingPiece together several stitched squares including this one as a focal point into a wall quilt for a bedroom tribute piece.
- Fabric photo album cover panelStitch on a panel of stiff cotton or canvas and use it to cover a simple photo album as a personalised keepsake.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.78 in | 9,764 |
| 4.51 × 3.57 in | 12,608 |
| 5.51 × 4.36 in | 15,834 |
| 6.51 × 5.15 in | 18,966 |
| 7.51 × 5.95 in | 22,543 |
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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