The heart has parallel diagonal stripes running through it, 5 sizes from 1.49 to 5.43 inches wide, kinda like hatching lines on a sketch, evenly spaced edge-to-edge inside the heart. The outer edge has its own satin outline, and the stripes sit inside that. Its not filled solid, the fabric shows between each stripe, so the overall feel is open and graphic. One colour, done.
Stitches start at 1,998 on the small version and reach 9,648 on the big one. Density is 322 which is lighter, so a tearaway stabiliser works fine on stable wovens at the smaller sizes. Back with cutaway on anything stretchy or for the larger 4-5 inch versions on cotton jersey where the stripe tension could pull.
Started the file in my main digitising tool and Im kinda proud of how clean the stripe spacing came out across every size. One customer this february ordered a batch of the 1.49 inch size on white cotton gift tags in red thread, said she was going through 3 spools worth and needed them stitched before valentines day. The small size runs fast at just under 2,000 stitches. Go. Pick the 3 inch version for shirt pockets and the 5 inch for tote fronts or pillow centres.
Best on white, cream, or oatmeal cotton for contrast. Dont rush the satin outline section and youll get a clean edge. Use a straight-stitch underlay first to stabilise before the interior stripe stitching runs. Skip very loose weave fabrics since the open stripe fill needs a firm base.
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.
- valentines day gift tags on white cotton or card-backed fabricStitch the 1.49 inch version on small white cotton tags and use as reusable gift tags tied with twine.
- Shirt pocket embroidery for a minimal love-themed detailPop the 3 inch version on a shirt breast pocket in red thread for a subtle valentines day outfit.
- Tote bag front panels in a bold single stripe colourUse the 5.43 inch size centred on a navy tote front in cream thread for a bold market bag.
- Repeating motif border on pillowcases and bed linenRun the 2 inch size as a repeating border along the hem of a white cotton pillowcase for valentines linen.
- Small hoop art in a 3 or 4 inch frame on cream linenStitch the 4 inch version on cream linen and frame in a 6 inch hoop for minimalist wall art.
- Iron-on patch for denim jackets in red or navyBack a piece of denim with cutaway and stitch the 3 inch size for a heart patch with graphic feel.
- Fabric greeting cards backed with tearaway stabiliserCut white cotton to card size, stitch the 2 inch version, then back with tearaway for a handmade fabric card.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.49 × 1.51 in | 1,998 |
| 2.48 × 2.51 in | 3,521 |
| 3.46 × 3.51 in | 5,282 |
| 4.45 × 4.51 in | 7,477 |
| 5.43 × 5.51 in | 9,648 |
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.
Reviews
No reviews yet for this design. Be the first to share your make once you have stitched it. Tag us on Instagram and we will feature your work.
You may also like
Other designs from this collection you might love
Blue Flower Fairy Embroidery Design, Instant Do...
Cherry Blossom Branch Embroidery Design, Spring...
Frog Love Embroidery Design, Cute Valentine Fro...
Your Opinion Is Not Part of the Recipe Embroide...
Fustergluck Kitchen Rooster Embroidery Design, ...
Spring Floral Gnome Embroidery Design, Machine ...
Bee Farm Raw Honey Embroidery Design, Machine E...
Coastal Lighthouse Embroidery Design, Machine E...
Red Tulip Embroidery Design, Machine Embroidery...
Raven on Tree Embroidery Design, Machine Embroi...
Celestial Alpaca Embroidery Design, Machine Emb...
Dog High Five Embroidery Design, Machine Embroi...
Browse by category
Pick a theme, find the perfect design for your next project
About the artist
Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
Every design on Re Embroidery is hand-digitized by one person. Each file gets sketched, color-matched, and stitch-tested on real fabric before it earns a place in the shop. No team. No auto-conversion from images. Just slow, deliberate work, sometimes three or four days per design.
That's the joy I work for.
The hard part is finding my designs re-uploaded and resold elsewhere. So when you buy from Re Embroidery, you're paying one real person for the file you're about to download. That matters.
