Summer Watermelon Slice Embroidery Design, Instant Download

Heres the summer watermelon slice in 9 sizes and its got proper picnic energy. The whole melon sits on the left, deep emerald rind with lighter green stripes running around it. Two curly vine tendrils whip up over the top and a fan of sage leaves spreads out behind. The sliced wedge leans in front showing coral red flesh with cream pith and a row of tidy black seeds.

So the colour count runs 10 threads which sounds like alot but its mostly tonal greens and pinks doing the shading work. Directional satin runs along the rind ridge so the curve actually reads round, not flat. The flesh fill goes long-stitch radial from the rind inward which is what gives the slice its juicy gradient look. Mustard sand strokes underneath ground the whole thing on a beach table.

I drew this one for summer merch, fruit stand aprons, picnic tea towels, and that kinda july 4th cookout crowd. Last june one customer ordered the 7-in placement size for matching kitchen towels and the cream pith line popped abit louder on linen-cotton than I expected.

Stitch on white, cream or pale yellow cotton aswell because the deep red flesh and emerald rind need a light fabric to bounce off. Skip dark navy or black, the seeds vanish into the background and you lose atleast half the rind contrast. Pick something pale and let the colours sing.

Density is moderate, 13k stitches at smallest and 34k at biggest, so back it with medium cutaway stabiliser on quilting cotton and tear-away on heavier canvas tote bags. Hoop firm because the satin column on the rind needs steady tension or it pulls a wave. Mail me back if your stitch path crosses itself.