Built this gnome couple after a string of asks from valentine-merch sellers that actually looks like a couple rather than two separate figures. These two are clearly a unit. They're angled slightly toward each other, and that looping heart overhead kind of ties the whole thing together visually. The hooped result reads as one scene, not two gnomes next to each other.
Theres 2 colour stops total, red and white, with 3 trims per size. The satin density on the hats is around 794, so theyll hold their shape on quilting cotton or a fleece blanket without pulling. And the hat peaks are stitched with directional underlay so they dont flatten under a presser foot. Cutaway stabiliser is the right call here given the stitch count, especially on the larger sizes which hit 30821 stitches at 7.51 inches wide.
Punched the colour stops in my workhorse software so the red fills lay down before the white outlines, which keeps the bobbin thread from showing through on the overlap. There are 5 sizes, the smallest at 3.5 inches and the biggest 7-in run reaching 7.51 across. A customer asked me about running the mid 4.5 build on a linen tote and it stitched out really cleanly. Use a topping on any textured fabric or the hat details get lost in the weave.
Best on stable wovens, denim, felt, or cotton canvas. Skip stretchy jersey unless you hoop it with cutaway and a topping layer. Add it to a cream or red background for maximum contrast. Pair with a matching solid thread colour in the bobbin to tighten those edges up.
If the file doesnt work on your machine or the colours look off, Hit me up and Ill fix it fast for you.
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.
- Valentine's Day throw pillow cover on natural linenUse the mid 5-in build on a 14x14 linen pillow cover with cutaway stabiliser for a clean finish
- Couples matching tote bags for February giftingStitch the mid 4.5 run on kraft canvas tote bags, one per person in matching red thread
- Hoop art framed in a 6-inch wooden embroidery hoopThe small 3.5 build drops neatly into a standard 6-inch wooden embroidery hoop for wall display
- Red or cream fleece blanket for a partner giftRun the 7.51-inch size on a 50x60 fleece blanket with tearaway stabiliser and topping for crisp details
- Baby onesie for a first Valentine'sThe tiny 3.5 hoop works well centred on a newborn onesie in red on white
- Quilt block centre on a patchwork valentine quiltUse the 4-inch size as a quilt block focal point, hooped with cutaway on cotton batting
- Tote bag for a Valentine's hamper giftStitch on a kraft canvas tote at the 4.5-in run, add ribbon handles for a gift-ready look
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.42 in | 10,657 |
| 4.50 × 3.11 in | 14,677 |
| 5.50 × 3.80 in | 19,496 |
| 6.50 × 4.49 in | 24,848 |
| 7.51 × 5.17 in | 30,821 |
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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