Customers asked for a proper Viva mexico design that actually worked at bigger sizes last September and this is where it ended up. The whole grid of viva rows is outline-only, which gives it a kind of collegiate stamp look, and then mexico runs bold and solid across the dead centre. Three colours, the split follows the mexican flag straight down: green left, white centre, red right. Simple concept but the grid layout makes it feel like alot is happening, theres real density to it even though the outline letters are technically just running stitch paths.
Tape the stabiliser behind your fabric before hooping because this one stretches wide and you dont want the slab-serif letterforms drifting mid-run. The collegiate outlines have decorative notches and extended serifs and those finer details need clean alignment to read properly. Density is 398 in my digitising suite, keeps the rows from puckering on the lighter areas. Three colours total, 2 colour changes, and 52 trims across all five sizes. Use a topping on terry or fleece so the thin outline paths dont sink into the pile.
Five sizes in the bundle: smallest is 6 x 5.17 inches at 18,040 stitches, largest is 10 x 8.6 inches at 34,261 stitches. The 7-inch is a solid choice for an adult sweatshirt chest. Pop the 10-inch on a heavyweight hoodie or a tote and the grid of viva outlines reads really clearly from a distance. Email me if you hit any issues with the underlay on the thinner outline areas, Ive sorted that for a couple people already and its usually a stabiliser weight thing.
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.
- Cinco de Mayo and mexican Independence Day celebration apparelPlace the 7-inch size placed on a sweatshirt chest for a Cinco de Mayo celebration outfit that reads clean at distance
- Hispanic Heritage Month event tote bags and bannersRun the 6-inch on a printed-fabric tote front for a Hispanic Heritage Month event bag, the three-colour split pops well
- Mexican restaurant staff uniform chest embroideryStitch the 8-inch version on a dark apron bib for restaurant staff, the bold solid MEXICO text stays legible on dark ground
- Fiesta party favour bags and gift pouchesEmbroider the 6-inch on a small canvas pouch front for a fiesta favour bag, pair with red and green ribbon trim
- Cultural pride sweatshirt and hoodie designsUse the 10-inch on a heavyweight hoodie chest as a centrepiece cultural pride design for community events
- Community event banner and signage panelsStitch the 10-inch onto a thick canvas banner panel for an outdoor event display, tape the back firmly before hooping
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 6.00 × 5.17 in | 18,040 |
| 7.00 × 6.03 in | 21,680 |
| 8.00 × 6.89 in | 25,699 |
| 9.00 × 7.74 in | 29,970 |
| 10.00 × 8.60 in | 34,261 |
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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