Bring sleepy sweetness to bedtime stitching with this cute cartoon puppy, lying down with closed eyes, a little tail peeking out, and a floppy sleeping cap. The striped shirt and polka-dot details give it that tucked-up, ready-for-bed look, while the pink, blue, white and black palette keeps it gentle and child-friendly. It suits children’s pyjamas, baby sleep bags, nursery cushions or a bedtime tote for carrying books and soft toys.
Because the design is open and lightly stitched, it sits more softly on fabric than a heavy filled motif, which makes it especially nice for garments and lighter home textiles. The 11 thread colours add enough contrast to keep the face, stripes and dots clear without making the design feel busy. I’d place it on pyjama tops, the corner of a cot quilt, a flannel pillowcase or a small blanket where that peaceful lying-down pose can really read.
