{"product_id":"tropical-fish","title":"Cute Tropical Fish Embroidery Design, Instant Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 16-colour build at 1,202 density on white or cream cotton, and honestly the density is what makes the scales look the way they do. Theres a plump tropical fish facing right, with layered scale rows each stitched in alternating warm tones of coral orange, lemon yellow, and white, the fins have a delicate edging in teal, and the large round eye has its own fill section to give it that glossy cartoon character look. Its the kind of design that takes a while to stitch but the result is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the smallest 2.72-inch wide size you get 22,144 stitches, and the full 5.84-inch width runs up to 52,646. Thats a serious stitch count for that size range, so your machine is gonna be running for a bit. Use a firm iron-on cutaway stabiliser, definitely not tearaway for this one, the density and colour count will stress a flimsy base and the scale fills need solid support to register cleanly. I built this in the software I use and added a zig-zag underlay across each scale block before the satin fill runs, which is why the texture reads as dimensional rather than flat. Lay water-soluble film over towelling or waffle fabric to stop those fills sinking into the loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA customer who makes personalised children's towels ordered this design last summer and stitched the 4-inch version onto white hooded towels. She ran the job on terry cloth with a topping and cutaway and said the scales came out crisp and the fish looked like it belonged on a kids beachwear brand. Im pretty pleased that the directional stitching on the fin sections gives that fanned-out look even at that scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest fabric choices are cotton twill, canvas, denim, or terry with topping. Avoid anything loosely woven or sheer at this density. Stitch onto beach towels, ocean-themed kids swimwear bags, nautical cushion covers, or coastal kitchen linen. Pick the 3-inch size for small items like bibs or patches, and go up to the 5-inch range for anything centred on a larger surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Re Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46326761554070,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6262\/9270\/files\/CuteTropicalFishEmbroideryDesign.png?v=1775378628","url":"https:\/\/reembroidery.com\/products\/tropical-fish","provider":"Re Embroidery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}