So this is the valentine ghost design, and yeah its a ghost wearing a lil knit beanie on valentines day which I know sounds weird but it kinda just works. That round boo-style shape is filled with light blue directional stitching that gives it a soft fluffy look rather than a flat white block. Big round eyes, a small happy mouth, pink blush circles on the cheeks. Very kawaii, not scary at all.
The big focal piece is the heart balloon on the left, a solid red satin fill heart on a thin black string, easily the densest single element in the whole design. Then theres a bunch of smaller hearts floating around, some with the same red fill, some just outline-only which keeps the overall thread count manageable. Five colours total: red, white, light blue, pink and black. Smallest size is 3.51 inches wide at 12k stitches, biggest goes to 7.51 x 6.92 at 32k.
I made this one after getting messages from a halloween boutique owner who also sells valentines merch and wanted something that bridged both themes for her gothic-cute customers. She ordered it on black tees last year february and said it flew off the rack. Drop me a note if you want to know which thread brand she used for that blue fill on black cotton.
Stitch on white or cream cotton for the classic look. Black fabric works too, the white figure and red balloon really pop on dark ground. Use a cutaway stabiliser for jersey or any knit fabric since the light blue fill is dense and needs the support underneath. Skip sheer fabrics here because the underlay shows through.
Hoop firm and run a slow speed on the beanie stripes since those satin columns sit close together and rushing causes thread breaks at the colour changes. Five colour changes total so its not a complicated swap sequence. professional digitising tools digitising kept the bobbin thread tidy. Drop me a line if the file gives you trouble and ill sort it same day.
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.
- Halloween-crossover valentine boutique teesStitch the 6.92-inch on a black cotton tee for a halloween crossover valentine shop, the white ghost and red balloon really sing on dark fabric.
- Gothic-cute apparel for spooky valentine shopsPop the 5.51-inch on a fawn canvas tote for a gothic-cute boutique that carries both spooky and romantic merchandise year-round.
- Kids classroom valentine exchanges on tote bagsEmbroider the smallest 3.51-inch on a white gift bag for a kids valentines classroom exchange where ghost characters are the theme.
- February birthday gift bags for ghost-obsessed kidsUse the 4.51-inch on a blush cotton gift bag for a february birthday, it works perfectly when the birthday kid is obsessed with ghosts.
- Embroidered patches for denim jacketsRun the medium size on a tearaway-backed denim square and tack it as a patch on a jacket back for a bold seasonal accessory.
- Balloon decorator staff uniforms for valentines eventsStitch the 5.51-inch on a staff apron or tee for balloon decorators running valentines day events, its recognisable from across the room.
- Novelty pillow covers for bedroom decorHoop the 7.51-inch version on a white cotton cushion cover for a valentines bedroom setup that leans playful rather than traditional.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 3.23 in | 12,667 |
| 4.51 × 4.15 in | 16,886 |
| 5.51 × 5.08 in | 21,534 |
| 6.51 × 6.00 in | 26,578 |
| 7.51 × 6.92 in | 32,063 |
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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