Mocked up this one as a proper icon mosaic where every single supply item is actually drawn out, not just suggested. The heart shape is made up of maybe 12 to 15 individual school supply pieces arranged around the perimeter: a round yellow paint palette with red, blue and black colour blobs at the top left, a pair of gold scissors, a blue set square protractor, a yellow ruler along the bottom, a fat red marker and a blue marker, an orange eraser, a small red apple, a white calculator face, a push pin, a magnifying glass, and a few white paperclips tucked between the other items. Small red hearts scatter in the gaps so the shape reads as a full heart without leaving blank space.
And then right in the middle, the word Teacher in a clean flowing black cursive, not fancy but proper handwriting style, sits centred on a gentle curve. Its the kind of lettering that looks like it was actually written, not typed. Nine colours in total, five sizes from 2.66 by 3 inches up to 6.19 by 7 inches, stitch count 7,938 at the smallest to 21,913 at the largest. Density is 506 stitches per square inch, so its on the lighter end for a nine-colour piece and stitches faster than youd expect.
A customer ordered five of the medium size last june, one for each class teacher at her kids primary school, and told me the scissors and ruler detail at the 4-inch size were still clear and recognisable. Thats the trickiest bit with icon-heavy designs. I drafted the path order so individual icons stitch first, the items are well-separated so colour changes are clean.
Best on white, cream or pale grey fabric so the nine colours all read at full brightness. Use a light to medium cutaway stabiliser, the lower stitch count doesnt need heavy backing but you do need even hooping. Hoop tightly and keep a steady tension on the fine cursive stroke in the centre, its only one thread layer and it shows if the fabric shifts at all. Skip busy or dark patterned bases, the nine-colour mosaic needs a plain backdrop to read properly.
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.
- Class gift canvas pouch for each teacher at end of yearSew the mid size on a canvas zip pouch and fill it with stationery as a class end-of-year gift, the heart shape reads appreciation without needing any extra text
- Teacher appreciation week tote bag with supplies insideUse the large size on a canvas tote and load it with a nice pen set or a gift card as a teacher appreciation week present from multiple families
- Back-to-school iron-on patch for a student backpackRun the small size as a finished patch on a student's backpack flap, the compact heart-of-supplies design reads well as a badge even at 2.66 inches
- Personalised teacher mug wrap on fabric-covered insulated sleeveEmbroider the small size on a fabric sleeve for an insulated tumbler or mug and pair it with a gift card to a coffee shop, practical and personal at the same time
- Cushion cover for a classroom teacher's chairCentre the large size on a rectangular cushion for a classroom teachers chair, the nine colours bring warmth to a typically plain workspace
- School fundraiser zip pouch merchandiseSew the mid size on zip pouches for a school fair fundraiser table, teacher-themed merch like this actually moves quickly at parent events
- Thank-you card fabric insert for a handmade cardCut a small piece of stitched fabric with the tiniest version and mount it inside a handmade thank-you card as a fabric insert keepsake
- Student craft gift for a retiring primary school teacherUse the large size on a soft cushion or fabric panel for a class retirement present, every supply icon in the heart is a reference to a career of classroom work
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.66 × 3.00 in | 7,938 |
| 3.54 × 4.00 in | 10,813 |
| 4.42 × 5.00 in | 14,174 |
| 5.31 × 6.00 in | 17,790 |
| 6.19 × 7.00 in | 21,913 |
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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