LOVE Applique Embroidery Design, Instant Download

LOVE in four big chunky block letters, each one filled with a completely different fabric pattern so the whole word reads like a patchwork rather than one uniform piece. L is pink with a small red grid check across it. O gets the most attention, its yellow inside with large raised red polka dots that sit proud of the surface. V is a solid deep red with close diagonal stitched lines running through it. E is purple-to-pink with oversized white polka dots. Heavy black satin outlines around every letter, and theres a small filled red heart tucked into the junction where V and O meet.

12 colours and 30k stitches on the biggest size, so this is genuinely a complex stitch-out. The density sits at 1108 per square inch which is on the heavier side, brill for denim and canvas, a bit much for lightweight shirting without a topping. Each letter is basically a separate applique section with its own underlay and cover stitch, so the machine will pause several times for colour changes. Be ready for about 12 thread swaps if you run it straight through.

Sizes run tall: narrowest is 1.71 inches wide by 3.51 high, widest is 3.65 by 7.51. So this is more of a tall banner layout than a wide one. Put it on a tote handle panel, a pillow edge, or run it down the leg of kids jeans. One customer stitched the big version across the front bib of a canvas apron last february and sent a photo, it looked exactly like a retro diner sign.

Works best on firm woven fabric like denim, canvas or thick cotton. Float a layer of topping if youre going onto textured fabric so the polka dot fills dont sink. Place firm cutaway stretch or any fabric that shifts during hooping. Drop me a note if the underlay on the O is shifting and Ill fix the underlay.