This rainbow does something most rainbow designs dont, the outermost band is leopard print instead of a solid colour. Its a sand and orange spot pattern on black which gives the whole piece an edge that the pastel interior arches then soften back down. Inside that the arches step inward through dusty pink, sage green, and a lighter blush, and right at the base in the middle theres a small solid black heart sitting where the arches end. The combination shouldnt work but it genuinely does, the animal print and the pastels end up feeling like a current boho look.
Six colours with 5 changes to manage. The leopard outer band has the most going on stitch-wise, the spot pattern needs the density at 843 to keep the shapes reading clearly. 8 sizes from 2.89 inches wide up to 5.78 inches, heights from 3.5 to 7 inches so its a taller arch proportion. Run a medium-weight cutaway behind stretch fabrics, the dense outer band pulls at knitwear if the backing isnt firm. Use a light tearaway on stable quilting cotton or canvas for the small to mid sizes. Pop a topper on anything with pile or the leopard spots close up and lose definition. Skip the topper on smooth wovens entirely.
My friend stitched the 4-in run on a blush-pink sweatshirt and said three people asked where she bought it before she even left the house. Thats what the leopard print does to muted pastels, it reads expensive. Try it on natural canvas totes, nursery wall panels, or a zip pouch for a quick small project. Text me if a file needs a look.
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.
- Boho nursery wall panel or decor pieceAt 5 inches on a blush sweatshirt the leopard outer band catches attention without shouting.
- Sweatshirt or pullover chest placementThe taller-than-wide arch proportion sits neatly on a cushion front without running edge to edge.
- Canvas tote or market bagA nursery wall panel in natural linen at 5-6 inches reads more grown-up than traditional baby pastels.
- Cushion cover for a boho or maximalist roomOn a canvas tote at 4 inches the arch shape fills the lower front panel without overwhelming it.
- Kids backpack or school bagThe 2.89-inch size fits a zip pouch front cleanly and still shows the leopard print detail.
- Zipper pouch or small cosmetics bagA kids backpack at 4 inches in bright white canvas makes the pastel arches pop immediately.
- Fabric gift wrap or reusable gift pouchThe small heart at the base gives the design a focal point that works well on gift pouches.
Dimensions
8 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.89 × 3.50 in | 13,407 |
| 3.30 × 4.00 in | 15,747 |
| 3.72 × 4.50 in | 18,348 |
| 4.13 × 5.00 in | 21,144 |
| 4.54 × 5.50 in | 23,943 |
| 4.95 × 6.00 in | 27,283 |
| 5.36 × 6.50 in | 30,612 |
| 5.78 × 7.00 in | 34,095 |
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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