This sunflower gnome is specifically the summer version, the gnomes hat is the sunflower head itself, not a separate flower held to the side. Thats worth mentioning because I have a few gnome designs and people sometimes text me asking which ones which. This one: sunflower as hat, big yellow petals radiating outward, dark brown seed disc right where the gnomes face would be, beard flowing down below. Eleven colours, 42,135 stitches at the 7-inch top size, density at 116.
The sunflower petals use a radiating directional satin fill which looks more natural than a simple column fill, the threads catch light differently depending on the angle you view em from, which gives the petals that slightly shimmery quality in person. Pop midweight cutaway under for this one, especially on linen or cotton. The density of 116 means the fabric needs proper support or the petal fills bunch up toward the disc.
A customer placed an order for five of these last june for a summer market stall, she was making kitchen towels and said they were her fastest-selling product all season. Nine sizes from 3 in through 7.5 inches. Run the seed disc fill before the petals in stitch order, the disc needs to be established first so the petal ends tuck cleanly under the edge. Pair a warm yellow bobbin thread with the main petal colour and the underside stays tidy through all eleven stops.
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.
- Kitchen towel hem sunflower accentKitchen towel hem where the wide sunflower face fills the border zone without running into the weave.
- Summer tote bag front panel designGarden apron bib front, this gnome sold fastest at summer markets when placed at the chest on a canvas apron.
- Garden apron bib centred motifLinen has more drape at the full width, so lower density underlay helps the petal radiating fills lie flat.
- Linen table runner seasonal stitchDecorative napkin corner repeated across a set, the small stitch count at 3.5 inches runs very fast per piece.
- Kids summer shirt front graphicKids summer shirt in jersey knit, cutaway stabiliser essential, the sunflower petal fills need a stable base.
- Decorative pillow cover summer motifThrow pillow cover centre motif for a summer shelf, the warm yellow palette coordinates with most neutrals.
- Reusable produce bag front embroideryReusable produce bag on muslin, the loose weave needs a topping but the result looks charming for a market bag.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.29 in | 15,231 |
| 4.50 × 4.23 in | 20,719 |
| 5.50 × 5.17 in | 27,111 |
| 6.50 × 6.11 in | 34,322 |
| 7.50 × 7.05 in | 42,135 |
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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