The sunflower is wide and actually forward-facing, which is kinda the whole point. Two full rings of petals radiate outward, the outer ring in a warm golden yellow and the inner ring in a deeper amber gold, and the whole flower sits low with a broad spread of pointed green leaves fanning out across the bottom on both sides. The centre disc is almost black with a thin ochre ring around the edge where it meets the petals, like an actual sunflower looks up close. The leaves have proper vein lines running through em done in directional stitching so they dont look like flat green blobs.
Five sizes, widths from 3.5 inches to 7.5 inches wide, and the landscape format means its very well suited to cap brims, jacket chest panels and tote bags. Stitch counts run from 17k on the small end to 38,749 on the biggest, and the density at 1,251 per square inch is on the higher side so this one wants a decent stabiliser. The disc centre gets a tatami fill which is what gives it that textured almost-velvety look when its stitched out on cotton twill.
I made this one specifically last july for a garden centre that was customising staff aprons and canvas bags for their summer range. They ordered the 6.5-inch size on navy canvas totes and the golden yellow thread just lit up against the dark background. I been seeing alot of orders from country market sellers and farm shop people who want somethin a bit more characterful than a generic flower clipart.
Best results on navy, black, charcoal or dark green fabric where the yellow and amber petals pop hardest. Use a good cutaway stabiliser for the top 7.5 on any stretch fabric because the dense disc area is where registration can drift if the hoop isnt firm. Tearaway works fine for stable woven cotton and denim on the mid sizes.
Skip white or cream backgrounds here because the pale ochre underlay stitches on the disc blend into light fabric and the design loses definition. Pair with natural canvas or dark denim and the 7 colour changes stitch out in a clean sequence without needing thread swaps in between petals.
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.
- Garden centre staff aprons and canvas tote bagsStitch the 6.5-inch placement on navy canvas tote for garden centre staff and the golden yellow petals sing on dark fabric.
- Country market seller branding on hessian bagsPop the 5.5-inch on a hessian market bag and the earthy fabric tone makes the amber petals look even warmer.
- Summer cap brim embroideryUse the 3.5-inch small size on a cap brim and centre the disc so the petals radiate outward toward the brim edge.
- Denim jacket chest or back panelEmbroider the large 7.5-inch across the upper back of a dark denim jacket for a bold botanical statement.
- Farm shop cotton tea towelsStitch the mid-size on a dark grey cotton tea towel edge and repeat on matching kitchen linen sets for a farm shop.
- Farmers market vendor apron pocketsRun the mid 4 in on a canvas apron pocket bib and the whole design fits perfectly inside the pocket frame.
- Sunflower-themed nursery hoop artHoop the smaller 3.5-inch in a round frame on cream-backed hessian and hang above a nursery dresser.
- Harvest season table runner embroideryEmbroider the 6.5-inch along the centre of a natural linen table runner for a harvest dinner table setting.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 1.93 in | 17,338 |
| 4.50 × 2.48 in | 22,350 |
| 5.50 × 3.03 in | 27,632 |
| 6.50 × 3.58 in | 33,055 |
| 7.50 × 4.13 in | 38,749 |
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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