Cute Little Patchwork Lion machine embroidery design shown stitched as a patterned outline lion with fabric visible through the patchwork areas
patchwork lion stitched
lion stitching close-up
light stitch · lion · kids

Cute Little Patchwork Lion Embroidery Design

A patterned lion with fabric showing through the body.

Cute Little Patchwork Lion is a light stitch animal machine embroidery design with built-in patchwork patterning. It comes in 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, and 6.5 inch sizes, with JPG thread color charts and formats PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3.

  • Six sizes from 4 to 6.5 inches
  • Light stitch design for baby and kids projects
  • Patchwork effect is stitched into the design
  • Instant download with thread color charts
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studio hold-up

The part I kept adjusting

The longest part to get right on this lion was the balance between the patterned sections and the outline. I wanted the fabric to show through clearly, because that is where the patchwork effect comes from, but I also needed the lion to read as a lion at a glance. On a small animal like this, a line that is slightly too heavy can make the whole shape feel crowded. A line that is too light can let the face disappear.

I spent the most time on the edges around the body and head. Those are the places that decide whether the patterned inside looks clean or messy once it is stitched on real fabric. This design is meant to stay light, so I did not want to fill in big areas with dense stitching. The fabric does a lot of the work here. That is the point.

Because the design comes in sizes from 4 inches up to 6.5 inches, I had to make sure that same look held together across the whole set. A cute small lion for a baby shirt needs different control than a larger one for a blanket or bag panel, especially when the fabric underneath is part of the finished look. If you like patchwork style designs but do not want the extra bulk of a heavy fill, this one keeps that airy feel.

another view of the patchwork lion
another view of the patchwork lion
close look at the stitched pattern
close look at the stitched pattern
lion design shown in another sample
lion design shown in another sample
what stitchers saw
“This is my most favorite seller for several reasons. 1. She tries to keep in mind of those with single needle machines. One color is finished out on entire design before moving on to next color. Also the jump stitches are very small. No waste of thread. I haven’t cleaned up stitches in photo yet. 2.”
— Sharon
★★★★★
Instant download I haven’t made this yet I plan on it after finishing a wedding quilt but so super cute and easy to follow directions looking forward to making it
Shelli
design at a glance
4"-6.5"

six size options included

light stitch

keeps the design soft and airy

fabric shows

patterned areas use your fabric

Your machine

Formats for many embroidery machines

This download includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3 files.

  • 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
  • Cute Little Patchwork Lion embroidery files in six sizes
  • Machine files in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3
  • JPG thread color charts
  • Instant digital download
Good to know
  • This is a digital embroidery file, not a finished patch.
  • Unzip the folder after download if your files look incomplete.
  • You may stitch and sell finished items, but not share the design files.
a few practical answers
Can you make this design larger?

A larger version is available. This listing includes sizes from 4 inches up to 6.5 inches.

Is this design supposed to include letters?

No. This product is the Cute Little Patchwork Lion design only, and it does not include letters.

Do you have other file formats?

This download includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3. If you need ART format, I can provide that by request through email.

Should I have gotten four sizes with this purchase?

This lion includes six sizes: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, and 6.5 inches. If your files seem incomplete, download the folder again and unzip it first.

How do I stop my fabric from pulling while stitching this design?

Using the right stabilizer matters a lot on a light stitch design like this. If your fabric is pulling, two layers of stabilizer can help.

Can I post your picture on my Facebook page to take orders?

Yes, that is fine. You may also stitch the design on finished items and sell those items.

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