My nephew stitched this one last spring and said it was the most asked-about design he'd put on his tote. The concept is pretty simple, its a whale, but the pectoral fins are replaced with proper butterfly wings. Morpho-style, the blue ones with all the layered vein detail. It shouldnt make sense and yet somehow it really does.
There's 5 shades of blue and aqua in this one, so the color changes are real. Back it with a medium-weight stabiliser on woven fabrics and a cutaway on any stretch fabric. At the larger sizes the wing satin stitches catch the light differently depending on the angle, really nice effect. Use a fresh 75/11 needle and stitch at mid-speed for the wing sections.
Eight sizes go from 3.07 inches wide up to 6.12 inches, so theres plenty of flexibility. Pop it on a tote at 5 inches or try the 4-in motif on a shirt pocket. I'd recommend 4 inches or bigger if the wing detail is the point, which for most people it is.
Where this design lands best:
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.
- Ocean-themed tote bags and beach bagsA really popular one for natural canvas totes, especially in the 5 to 6 inch size.
- Kids' room cushions and pillow covers with a fantasy themeKids love this one, great centered on a square cushion cover in soft blue tones.
- Denim jackets and hoodies for whale loversCentered on the denim shacket reverse it gets a lot of attention, very wearable.
- Gifts for marine biology students or ocean conservation supportersA thoughtful handmade gift idea for anyone passionate about ocean conservation.
- Nursery wall art framed in a hoop on light linenFramed in a 6 inch hoop on white linen it makes striking nursery or kids room wall decor.
- Patches sewn onto backpacks or canvas bagsIron-on backing converts it to a patch for backpacks, bags, or jeans pockets.
Dimensions
8 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.07 × 3.50 in | 12,535 |
| 3.51 × 4.00 in | 14,652 |
| 3.94 × 4.50 in | 16,907 |
| 4.38 × 5.00 in | 19,406 |
| 4.82 × 5.50 in | 21,978 |
| 5.25 × 6.00 in | 24,485 |
| 5.69 × 6.50 in | 27,324 |
| 6.12 × 7.00 in | 30,313 |
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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