Tribal Horse Head Embroidery Design, Machine Embroidery Pattern, Instant Download

Its a horse head in full profile, facing left, done in a geometric tribal style where the whole face and neck are broken into angular sections filled with different pattern treatments. The mane is this wild burst of feathers and arrow-like shapes radiating outward from the neck in turquoise, coral red, deep navy, and golden yellow. The background negative space has a scattering of geometric small shapes, triangles and diamonds, that give the whole composition a native-art inspired look without copying any specific tradition directly. Its bold and graphic and reads really clearly from across a room.

The density on the geometric infill sections is significant, around 780 stitches per cm sq, so pick a firm stabiliser. Cutaway on anything with stretch, tearaway on stable wovens, but honestly cutaway is my recommendation on this one regardless because the angular fill paths put tension in multiple directions and you want a base that holds the whole thing flat until its off the hoop. On denim or canvas tote bags it looks incredible, the turquoise and coral against darker fabric backgrounds really pops. Add a layer of topping on terry cloth or fleece so the fine geometric details in the mane dont lose definition.

An equestrian buyer last week put the 6 inch version on a canvas zip pouch she was making for a riding friend and said the response at the yard was immediate. Pop the 4 inch on a denim jacket back yoke for something a bit more subtle. Try it on a cream or white cotton tote and the whole tribal palette sings. The 7.5 inch fills a fleece blanket panel beautifully if you hoop it with the horse head roughly centred and a bit of negative space around the mane.

Message me a photo if the mane feathers come out heavier than mine.