Single colour and 165 density. Those two numbers tell you everything about why this one looks so good when its stitched out. Every bit of visual detail is coming from the stitch direction in the petals, the way each rose curls inward toward its centre, and the slight shadow effect you get where one bloom meets the next. No colour changes, one thread, and the finished piece still looks genuinely intricate. Thats not easy to digitise well and Im pretty happy with how this one turned out.
Eight sizes from 3.5 to the 7-in jumbo, stitch count from 22,133 up to 54,281 at the largest. Density at 165 means you need a solid stabiliser choice. Cutaway is strongly recommended for anything with stretch or any fabric lighter than medium-weight cotton. Ive run the 7.5-inch placement on canvas tote with a standard tearaway and it was fine, but on a linen blend I went with cutaway and it made a real difference in how flat the finished surface sat. The satin edges on each petal are where the density shows most, and they look gorgeous on smooth cotton or linen.
Im suprised how many people stitch the rose heart for things other than valentines day. One customer told me she puts this on white linen napkins for a restaurant she supplies, orders the same size six times a year. Its genuinely beautiful on table linens. Also works for wedding gift towels, bridal shower items, anniversary keepsakes. Pair it with a simple monogram alongside for a personalised wedding gift and youve got something really special.
Best fabrics are smooth wovens: cotton, linen, canvas, light denim. Avoid anything with a pile because the single-colour detail disappears. Pick a thread colour that contrasts with your fabric and you cant really go wrong with a single-colour dense fill design.
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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.
- Valentine gift pouches and bagsMid 4-5 inch version on a fabric gift pouch front reads beautifully for a valentines present.
- White linen napkins for restaurantsThe 5 inch size repeated on linen napkins looks elegant; use cutaway stabiliser for crisp petal edges.
- Wedding anniversary keepsakesBiggest 7.5 inch on a framed canvas piece makes a meaningful anniversary wall gift.
- Bridal shower tote bags5 inch version centred on a tote is a gorgeous bridal shower gift when paired with a monogram.
- Personalised towels as wedding giftsThe 4 inch version on a hand towel border, stitched in dusty rose thread on white waffle fabric.
- Framed hoop art for a bedroomMount the 6 inch version in a wooden hoop and hang it as bedroom wall art, very classic look.
- Canvas tote bags for flower shopsCanvas tote at 5 inches wide is great for a flower shop gift wrapping station bag.
- Quilt blocks for a romantic lap quiltStitch the 3.5 inch version repeated across quilt blocks; trim carefully around the dense bobbin side.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.17 in | 22,133 |
| 4.50 × 4.08 in | 29,487 |
| 5.50 × 4.99 in | 37,195 |
| 6.50 × 5.90 in | 45,359 |
| 7.50 × 6.80 in | 54,281 |
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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