Bring quiet realism to your stitching with this black Labrador retriever design, shown lying down with floppy ears, crossed front paws and a neat collar. The realistic style uses black, dark grey and light grey shading, lifted with small touches of beige, purple, red and white to give the coat and features more depth. It will appeal to Labrador owners and anyone who wants a dog portrait that feels observed rather than cartoonish.
Because it is a dense, heavily stitched design with seven thread colours, it suits fabrics that can carry detail well, such as cotton twill, canvas, denim, drill or a sturdy sweatshirt fleece. It looks especially good on the back of a jacket, a pet blanket, a dog bed cover or a tote for training gear, where the reclining pose has room to read clearly. The low, settled posture gives it a calm presence, so it works well on everyday items that want a loyal-dog feel without shouting for attention.
