Bring Mardi Gras glamour to your stitching with this striking portrait of an afro-haired woman styled in purple, green and gold. The design centres on her confident pose, red lips and hand lifted to her face, then layers in the details that make it feel dressed for the occasion: a baseball cap with a fleur-de-lis emblem, matching earrings and pendant, stacked bracelets, a ring and long nails. It suits makers sewing for women who want festive fashion with attitude, especially for parade outfits, party looks and statement accessories.
With 7 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched finish, this design has the solid, polished look that works best on stable fabrics and substantial items. It would look especially good on denim jackets, sweatshirt backs, canvas totes, apron bibs or the front of a strong cotton tee where the jewellery and beaded necklace can really read clearly. The modern illustration style gives you plenty of impact without needing extra embellishment, so the finished piece feels bold and dressed-up straight off the machine.
