The willow takes up the full composition, trunk planted at centre-bottom and the canopy spreading wide above. Long feathery fronds droop all around the outside edge, the classic weeping silhouette, and the interior fills with overlapping layers of medium green, dark green, and lime yellow-green that give the impression of light coming through from behind. The trunk is thick and tapering, done in warm brown with a slightly textured tatami fill that reads like bark grain. Root flare at the base anchors the tree so it doesnt look like its floating.
Seven colours, 6 changes, and the stitch range is wide across the 5 sizes. Smallest at 1.98 in wide starts at 20,560 stitches, and the large 4.23 in wide version hits 32,701. Density of 1,467 is on the high end for a botanical design, but thats what gives those fronds their fullness. Drafted the willow droop in industry tools across a quiet afternoon and the colour sequence moves logically from the trunk fills outward through the frond layers. Pop a no-show mesh sheet beneath the fabric for stretch fabrics. On quilting cotton or canvas, tearaway works fine. Run a test on scrap linen first because the frond tips are fine line work and textured fabrics can make them sit slightly raised.
Slow the machine down on the frond sections if you're on anything with a loose weave. The high density means it stitches slowly anyway, so dont rush it.
I get alot of orders for this one around memorial occasions and also in spring when people are doing garden-themed home decor projects. A customer last spring put the 4.23 in size on a linen cushion for a sympathy gift and it looked absolutely right for the occasion. The peaceful quality of the weeping willow shape is hard to replicate with any other tree design.
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.
- Sympathy or memorial gifts such as framed embroidery hoopsMounted in a wooden hoop on cream linen, this reads as a proper piece of wall art for a living room or hallway.
- Garden-themed home decor pillows or wall art panelsThe 4.23 in version on a 20 in square cushion front looks balanced and full without needing any extra design elements.
- Quilting projects with a nature or botanical block themeQuilters use the smaller 1.98 in version as a block element in a larger nature-themed quilt layout.
- Tote bags for garden centres, plant shops, or nature charitiesNatural canvas totes for a plant shop or garden centre work really well with green thread on a cream ground.
- Baby blanket corners or nursery wall decor with a peaceful themeSoft minky or fleece baby blanket corners take the smaller size with topping and a light cutaway underneath.
- Linen tablecloths or napkins for a countryside table settingLinen napkins take the 1.98 in version in the corner, stitched in dark green on natural linen looks elegant.
- Custom memorial keepsakes on fabric panels or cushion coversEmbroidered on fabric and framed in a simple box frame, this makes a thoughtful sympathy or memorial gift.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.98 × 3.50 in | 20,560 |
| 2.54 × 4.50 in | 26,555 |
| 3.10 × 5.50 in | 32,701 |
| 3.66 × 6.50 in | 39,428 |
| 4.23 × 7.50 in | 46,543 |
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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