Big J-curve hook at the bottom left, round eye at the top right, and threaded right through the middle is a fish skeleton. Not a cartoon fish, an actual skeleton with the exposed ribcage showing, individual rib bones fanning out, a toothy skull face, and a tail that splits into separate fin sections. The whole thing sits diagonal, taking up the full stitch area, and its got a dark humour energy that fishing gear people realy go for.
2 colours, black and dark grey, so theres only 1 colour change in the run. I digitised this in my embroidery software and kept the hook shaft in directional satin stitching so it has a proper metallic glint to it when the light catches. Medium density overall at 303 stitches per square inch. The 5 sizes run from 2.8 inches wide up to 6 inches, and stitch counts go from 5,452 up to 13,756.
Last month a customer made a batch of fishing cap fronts with the 3-inch size and said they sold out at a weekend market, which was genuinely cool to hear. Pin a cutaway stabiliser onto knit and fleece fabrics, tearaway works fine on canvas, denim, or woven cotton. Hoop snug so the long diagonal angle of the design doesnt shift mid-run. White, navy, charcoal and black backgrounds all work well, the design sits clean on any solid colour. Reach out if the file gives any problems and Ill sort it.
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.
- Fishing hat or trucker cap crown patchPop the 3-inch size on the front panel of a trucker cap, it fits the crown without overhang.
- Hoodie chest or sleeve badge for anglersThe 5-6 inch size fills a hoodie chest panel nicely, stitch on dark charcoal or navy fleece.
- Fishing gear bag or tackle bag decorationStitch onto a waxed canvas or heavy cotton tackle bag for a personalised fishing gear look.
- Dark-humour Halloween t-shirt or toteUse on black cotton for a Halloween fishing-themed tote or market bag, it reads spooky and funny.
- Camping or fishing jacket back panelThe diagonal layout works great on jacket backs, the hook sweeps from corner to corner.
- Angler gift on a canvas or denim pouchMake a small personalised gift pouch for an angler friend, stitch on the front panel of a zippered bag.
- Fisherman birthday shirt or vest patchWorks on plain white or grey fishing shirts as a birthday gift, add a name below if you want.
- Outdoor sports towel or travel bag accentStitch on a dark terry towel for a fishing trip gift set, stays crisp even on textured fabric.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.82 × 3.51 in | 5,452 |
| 3.63 × 4.51 in | 7,242 |
| 4.43 × 5.51 in | 9,217 |
| 5.23 × 6.50 in | 11,397 |
| 6.04 × 7.51 in | 13,756 |
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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