Bring bold portrait style to your stitching with this modern side-profile of an African woman, worked in red, dark red, navy, yellow and white. The closed eye, full lips and hoop earring give it a calm, self-possessed presence, while the high bun and swept hair add movement and shape. It suits makers who want a strong feminine design with a contemporary look, whether for personal wear, gifts or church and community sewing.
Because it is an open, lightly stitched design, it sits especially well on denim jackets, cotton totes, sweatshirt backs and cushion covers without feeling overly heavy. The five-colour palette keeps the look graphic and clean, so the face reads clearly even from a distance. With sizes from 3 inch to 10 inch, it can work as a small statement on a pocket area or as a larger centrepiece across the back of a garment.
