World Globe Embroidery Design, Machine Embroidery Pattern, Instant Download

Heres one I'm actually proud of. The globe sits on a little wooden stand with that curved meridian arc going over the top, and the whole thing has this classroom-prop look that just reads instantly as a world globe. What took the most work was the sphere itself. Its split between ocean blue and grass green continents, and the tatami fill runs at different angles on each section so you get that subtle dimensional texture instead of a flat blob of colour. The stand and arc are done in warm tan satin with copper orange accents on the axle knobs. Really satisfying when it comes off the machine.

At the 4 inch size it fits neatly on a shirt chest pocket or sewn onto a bag handle, but I reckon the 5.62 inch is the one teachers go for. Stitch density on this one is high, around 41,000 stitches at the largest, so dont try to run it on thin jersey without a proper cutaway stabiliser underneath. Medium-weight cotton twill or denim handles the underlay and density without puckering. Center it well before you hoop or the arc ring will sit lopsided and thats the first thing youll notice when you pull it out.

A teacher I know ordered a set of linen tote bags last week, put the 4 inch on each one as a class gift. Looked really smart on natural linen. Add a topping layer on the globe sphere if your fabric has any texture, helps the ocean blue stay crisp and the satin on the stand doesnt sink into the weave. Stitch order matters here too. Hoop the piece with a cutaway backing, run the underlay first, then globe, then the arc and stand last so the satin details sit on top clean.

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