Gorgeous Shell Shape Napkin Set of 3 shown as three in-the-hoop shell-shaped napkin, doily, and coaster designs in assorted sizes
three shell shapes
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in the hoop · satin stitch · table linens

Gorgeous Shell Shape Napkin Set of 3 ITH Designs

three shell shapes for napkins, doilies, and coasters

This is a set of 3 in-the-hoop shell shape embroidery designs for napkins, doilies, or coasters. Each design comes in 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, and 8 inch sizes, and Shell 2 also includes 9 and 10 inch sizes, with JPG thread charts included.

  • 3 shell designs in one set
  • Sizes from 4 inch to 8 inch
  • Shell 2 also comes in 9 inch and 10 inch
  • Instant download in common machine formats
stitch these shells
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studio redraw

What I had to test before these felt finished

Shell shapes look simple until you try to make them sit cleanly as finished pieces in several hoop sizes. I had to redraw the curves so the rounded top and the narrower base still looked balanced at 4 inches, then again at the larger sizes where a line that looked fine on screen started to feel too flat in stitching. The edge mattered most. A shell needs a neat outline.

Because this set is meant for napkins, doilies, and coasters, I paid attention to how the border reads as a finished object, not just as a pretty stitch file. Satin stitch was part of that test. It had to cover nicely around the turns without making the edges look heavy or clumsy, especially on the smaller versions where every little curve shows. That is also why I kept the set broad on size options, with all three designs from 4 through 8 inches and Shell 2 extended to 9 and 10 inches for a larger table piece.

I also wanted the three shapes to feel related without looking repeated. So this set gives you three different shell versions instead of one outline resized and called done. If you are stitching a mixed table set, that difference helps.

second listing photo with shell samples
second listing photo with shell samples
third listing photo showing more shell sizes
third listing photo showing more shell sizes
fourth listing photo from the set
fourth listing photo from the set
what stitchers mentioned
“Facile à broder, le sous-verre est conforme à l'annonce et le point de satin est sublime !”
— Marie
★★★★★
Great, happy with my order
Leanne
design particulars
3

different shell designs in this set

4"-8"

included for each shell design

9" and 10"

extra sizes for Shell 2

Your machine

Works with many embroidery machines

The download includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3 formats.

  • Brother / Baby Lock — PES
  • Janome — JEF
  • Bernina / Melco — EXP
  • Husqvarna Viking — VIP, HUS
  • Pfaff — VP3
  • Singer — XXX
  • Tajima and commercial machines — DST
  • Embrilliance — BX
In the box
  • 3 shell shape ITH embroidery designs
  • Sizes 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, and 8 inches for each design
  • Shell 2 in extra 9 inch and 10 inch sizes
  • JPG thread color charts
Good to know
  • This is a digital embroidery file, not a finished patch or item.
  • Your files are available as an instant download after purchase.
  • You may sell finished items you stitch, but not the design files.
things buyers ask
What sizes fit the 4x4 hoop?

This set includes 4 inch versions for each of the three shell designs. Those are the sizes to look at if you need the smallest option in the set.

Do you have download instructions?

Yes. The files are an instant download, and download instructions are included as PDF files in the download folder.

What stabilizer do you use first?

For most projects, I prefer a medium-weight non-woven tear-away stabilizer first. That is a solid starting point for this kind of in-the-hoop design.

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