Pulled together this design around a woodcut-style compass rose and a galleon in full sail. The ship is the focal point, sails bellied out to the right like the wind is really behind it, and waves curl under the hull. Behind the whole composition the compass rose spreads out in that classic sunburst-spoke pattern with N, S, E and W marked at the four cardinal points. The hatching on the sails and hull gives it that old-school engraving look, like its been pressed out of a block of lino.
5 sizes: smallest is 3.5 by 3.4 inches at 16292 stitches, largest is 7.5 by 7.3 inches at 35625 stitches. Density is 646, which is solid but manageable. The hatching lines on the sail panels are what make this demanding. Theyre directional columns so the underlay sequencing matters. Test it on your machine at 5 inches first to check registration before you commit the big hoop. Ive run it on heavy cotton twill and the hatching reads clearly, but on a softer woven youll want a water-soluble topping to stop the satin columns sinking. A customer last month stitched it on the front of a ships captain hat and said it looked like a proper uniform badge.
Stitch it on a jean jacket back. Use the 5-inch on a canvas tote chest panel in white thread on navy. Pop it onto a framed hoop for a nautical-themed hallway. Alot of people order it for boat bags and marine canvas projects too. The jump stitch cleanup between the compass spokes is minimal if your machine handles short travels well. Dont skip the underlay on the sail hatching or youll get registration drift on the finer lines. Heres the look that works every time: white thread on dark navy canvas.
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.
- Back panel on a denim or canvas jacket for a nautical statementthe 7.5 cap fills a standard jacket back panel cleanly on heavy woven denim or canvas.
- Chest panel on a canvas or cotton tote in navy or white threadWhite thread on navy canvas tote chest makes this look like a proper tall-ships branded bag.
- Captain's hat or sailing cap front with the large 7.5-inch sizeThe 5-inch version centres well on a structured cap front on firm woven cap fabric with topping.
- hoop wall design for a nautical-themed bedroom or bathroomMount the 4-inch hoop in a 6-inch raw wood ring for a coastal bathroom wall display.
- Custom bag or pouch for a sailor's charts or gearthe petite 3-in fits a zip pouch front panel for a handy sailing bag or chart case.
- Compass tattoo inspired shirt or hoodie chest pieceStitch in dark navy on a heather grey hoodie chest for a vintage maritime feel.
- Personalised beach towel or bath towel corner accentA 3.5-inch corner accent on a thick cotton towel adds a seaside boutique look.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 89.1 × 87.1 mm | 16,297 |
| 89.1 × 87.1 mm | 16,292 |
| 139.9 × 136.7 mm | 25,352 |
| 165.3 × 161.6 mm | 30,316 |
| 190.8 × 186.4 mm | 35,625 |
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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