Its the US map but filled in with the actual flag. The outline of the country sits clean against the white fabric and every state border disappears into the pattern inside. Left side is that deep navy blue canton with white stars stitched across it in neat rows. Right side breaks into red and white stripes running horizontally through the shape, so the whole thing reads as the flag even though youre looking at a map.
And the proportions feel right. The stars come out small but readable even on the 2.18-inch width. Stripes hold density through the whole flag section so theres no puckering at the narrower bits near florida or the northeast coast. I tested this on white cotton and cream canvas and both look clean. The navy and red pop well on pale grounds.
I get asks for this one every year around late june and into july, people making personalised tees and tote bags for family cookouts or reunion parties. One customer ordered 12 shirts in a week for a family reunion in texas and said the machine ran all 9 sizes without a single break. Thats the kind of feedback I love getting.
Stitch on white, cream, or oatmeal fabric for max flag impact. Skip anything too dark because the red stripes go flat. Pair a 4-in chest size on left chest with a simple text block below. Use the bigger 7.5-inch size for tote bag centres or apron bibs where theres room to breathe.
Density sits at 538 on average so its not brutal but still needs proper stabiliser. Use a firm cutaway on stretchy fabrics and tearaway on stable woven cotton. Hoop tight around the edges, the outer state coastline has fine detail that needs tension. Holler at me if the file gives any trouble after download and ill fix it right away.
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.
- 4th of July family reunion teesStitch the 5-inch version on a white tee for a family cookout and the flag reads from across the yard.
- Patriotic tote bags for cookoutsPop it centred on a cream canvas tote for a reusable patriotic bag that doesnt look kitschy.
- Memorial Day apronsEmbroider on a red or white apron bib for memorial day cookout hosting, looks sharp with a name underneath.
- Military send-off gifts on cotton canvasRun the 4-inch size on a natural canvas pouch as a send-off gift for someone heading to boot camp.
- American flag themed kids backpacksHoop a small 3-inch on the front pocket of a kids denim backpack for a back-to-school patriotic look.
- Custom patriotic hats and capsUse the 2.18-inch size on a baseball cap front panel where space is tight but the stars still read clear.
- Veteran support group merchSew the largest 7.5-inch on a veteran support tote bag and pair it with an embroidered branch insignia.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.18 × 3.50 in | 6,708 |
| 2.49 × 4.00 in | 8,024 |
| 2.80 × 4.50 in | 9,210 |
| 3.11 × 5.00 in | 10,748 |
| 3.43 × 5.50 in | 12,230 |
| 3.73 × 6.00 in | 13,641 |
| 4.05 × 6.50 in | 15,382 |
| 4.36 × 7.00 in | 16,994 |
| 4.68 × 7.50 in | 18,886 |
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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