My mum stitched this on a navy tote bag and I honestly thought it looked better than the preview I had made, the pale belly thread against the dark base fabric gave a kind of depth you dont get on white. The two dolphins curve around each other in opposite arcs, snouts up and tails down on each side, and the combined shape reads as a loose circle. So the composition works as a standalone medallion placement without needing a border around it.
Nine sizes from 2.11 inches up to 4.54 inches, stitch counts 5,329 to 14,433. Four colours: a deep navy-teal on the dorsal surface, a mid ocean shade across the body, pale sky on the belly, and black outlines. Run a layer of cutaway under whatever you are stitching on. On a structured woven like canvas or heavy cotton a single layer is fine. Use two layers on anything lighter, or you will see the density pulling at the snout sections where the fill direction shifts. Stitch at a medium speed through the overlap zone where both bodies cross, the thread accumulates there and rushing it causes tension drops. Density is 424 so it isnt extreme overall, but that crossing zone needs a bit of attention.
Ive seen this used a lot for kids stuff, beach-theme items, and coastal home projects. the petite 3.5 in on a kid's swim bag is probably the most popular size I send. At 4.5 inches it works well centred on a square cushion or as a hoop for a beach house wall. The circular composition means rotation matters less than with a directional design, you can orient it however suits the placement. Skip dark fabrics with textured weaves since the three-tone fill reads less clearly when the base absorbs contrast.
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.
- Kids swim bag or beach totea 3.5 hoop sits cleanly on a flat panel of a child's swim bag with good visibility.
- Coastal home throw pillow coverAt 4.5 inches the circular composition centres well on a square cushion cover with even margins.
- Terry cloth beach towel panelRun a layer of stabiliser under terry cloth and use a 3.5 hoop to keep trims manageable.
- Hoop art for a beach house wallA 4-inch version in a natural round hoop reads as coastal wall art without over-decorating the space.
- Hat or cap front panelThe smallest sizes fit a structured cap front panel below the front seam with room to spare.
- Baby nursery ocean-theme decorThe pale blue belly palette pairs well with white and aqua nursery fabrics for an ocean-theme crib quilt.
- Drawstring bag or backpack frontAt 4 inches it fits a drawstring bag front without reaching the seam lines on a standard small bag.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.49 × 2.11 in | 5,329 |
| 4.00 × 2.41 in | 6,301 |
| 4.50 × 2.72 in | 7,304 |
| 5.00 × 3.02 in | 8,325 |
| 5.50 × 3.33 in | 9,422 |
| 6.00 × 3.63 in | 10,597 |
| 6.50 × 3.93 in | 11,942 |
| 7.00 × 4.23 in | 13,031 |
| 7.50 × 4.54 in | 14,433 |
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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