Heres the thinking baby donkey and hes the most sulky lil foal Ive ever digitised. Big round eyes pulling that sideways glare. Tiny frowny mouth. The mane sticks straight up in messy black tufts and the tail flicks out behind with a fluffy black brush at the end. Honestly the pose reads like he just got told no.
Four colour design and the lavender-grey inside the ears is what sells it. Body fills run soft creamy grey with white highlights on the muzzle and belly. The black outline goes thick and inky which lends the donkey a proper storybook weight. Shading isnt fancy. Its just enough to make him feel solid without losing that hand-drawn look. Resist the urge to swap colours, the pale lavender against warm grey carries the whole vibe.
Drew this one for a buyer back in march who wanted a sad-cute foal for her daughters first birthday quilt. She kept saying she wanted atleast 4 inches tall on the tiniest hoop and nothing too cheery. Think weve hit those notes. Her sewn sample came back stunning on cream cotton and questions land in my inbox alot about it for nursery work.
Stitch on smooth woven cotton or pale brushed flannel for cleanest read. Pop on white, oatmeal, mint or soft pink fabric so the lavender ear hits properly. Stay off charcoal and ink-blue grounds, the soft palette dies on it. Heavy minky needs upping the underlay alot or the outline sinks into the pile.
Density runs moderate at 33k stitches on biggest size, 12k on smallest. Run medium cutaway underneath for tee work or quilt blocks, lightweight tear away holds up nicely on bibs and burp cloths. Hit my dm if the file misbehaves on your hoop and ill rework it before bedtime.
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.
- Baby quilt centre blocksStitch one big in the middle of a soft cotton baby quilt block and frame it with pastel sashing strips
- Nursery wall hoops in pastel framesHoop in a 6-inch wooden frame on cream linen and hang above the cot for a sulky-cute nursery feature
- First birthday outfits and bibsPop on a white or oatmeal first-birthday romper and pair with the babys name in matching black thread
- Onesies for moody newbornsStitch on a plain white or mint onesie and the grumpy face becomes a running joke for newborn photos
- Burp cloths and muslin squaresSew a small version onto muslin burp cloths so theres a sweet character peeking when its over a shoulder
- Baby shower gift towelsEmbroider on a folded baby towel or wash mitt and bundle as a quick hand-stitched baby shower gift
- Toddler tote bags for daycareAdd to a small canvas tote with the babys name underneath for a daycare bag mum will actually recognise
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.39 × 3.51 in | 12,453 |
| 3.87 × 4.01 in | 14,554 |
| 4.35 × 4.51 in | 16,800 |
| 4.84 × 5.01 in | 19,148 |
| 5.32 × 5.51 in | 21,585 |
| 5.82 × 6.01 in | 24,312 |
| 6.30 × 6.51 in | 26,963 |
| 6.79 × 7.01 in | 30,225 |
| 7.26 × 7.51 in | 33,376 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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