Set this one up specifically for the single-colour crowd who dont want to faff about with thread changes. Its all black, 1 colour, and the contrast comes entirely from lettering style. 'She is' flows in this big looping cursive script down the left side, tall and unhurried like proper handwriting. Then on the right, the four words stack up in chunky block hand-lettered uppercase: strong, fierce, brave, full of fire. Two completely different letter styles side by side in a single design and somehow it just works.
Density is 251, which is light for an embroidery design. That makes sense because the script sections are outline and run-stitch, theres no fill there, just the thread following the letter strokes. The block words use a satin fill so they sit bold against light fabric. Stitch count goes from 5.7k at the smallest up to 15.1k at the 7.5-inch. Single colour means no thread stops, no colour changes, clean run from start to finish.
My friend stitched this on a plain white linen tote last autumn for a birthday gift and she said the black thread against natural linen looked properly considered, not like a generic tee graphic. She ran the 6-inch version and used a firm tear-away behind the linen because the satin sections need a stable base. And the cursive part stayed crisp too, the linen didnt shift during hooping at all.
Run a layer of tear-away stabiliser behind woven fabric like cotton, linen or canvas. Use a cutaway on knit or stretch so the cursive doesnt distort if the fabric pulls while hooping. For denim, a firm cutaway or two layers of tear-away works well. Use white or off-white thread if you want a lighter version, the design works in any single thread colour. Skip using this on dark fabric without polymesh topping because the outline script wont read through a heavy nap.
Six sizes, just under 3 inches wide at smallest, 7.5 ceiling at the largest. Good portrait orientation so it sits well on tote bags, shirt left chest and sweatshirt fronts. Text me if youre unsure which size suits your project and Ill point you in the right direction.
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.
- Womens empowerment gift tote bagsStitch the 6-inch on a natural linen tote for a womens birthday or graduation gift that feels considered
- Sweatshirts and hoodies for womenRun the 5-inch centre chest on a plain sweatshirt or hoodie for a clean everyday affirmation piece
- Girls bedroom wall hoop artFrame the 7-inch in a round wood hoop for a girls bedroom or college dorm wall decoration
- Female graduation gift pouchesEmbroider the 4-inch on a small cotton pouch for a gift set with a journal and pen included
- Women's retreat and workshop shirtsUse the 5-inch on a plain tee or crewneck for a female retreat or workshop matching top
- Canvas journal covers and book bagsStitch the 6-inch on a canvas book bag or journal cover using firm stabiliser behind the fabric
- Left chest placement on womens blousesThe 4-inch placement on a left chest pocket area of a blouse or shirt looks neat and understated
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.83 × 3.01 in | 5,740 |
| 3.77 × 4.01 in | 7,499 |
| 4.71 × 5.01 in | 9,326 |
| 5.65 × 6.01 in | 11,168 |
| 6.59 × 7.01 in | 13,089 |
| 7.54 × 8.01 in | 15,145 |
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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