What sizes are included?

There are 12 sizes included, from 3"–10" (all approximate). You get every size in the download, so you can stitch the same design on a pocket or across a back.

How many stitches and colours is this design?

82,363 stitches at the 7" size and 15 thread colours.

What stabiliser and fabric should I use?

This is a dense design at roughly 1,710 stitches per square inch. Cut-away stabiliser is the safe choice. Best on stable, heavier fabrics — cotton twill, denim, fleece, sweatshirting.

Is this a patch or a finished item?

No. This is a digital embroidery design — a set of machine files you download. It is not a patch, a transfer, or any physical item, and nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

How do I receive my files?

Instantly. Your download appears on the confirmation screen the moment payment clears, is emailed to you, and is saved in your account library so you can re-download it at any time.

Can I use this commercially?

Yes — choose the Small business or Extended commercial licence to sell finished items you stitch. The Personal licence covers gifts and items you keep.

Messi embroidery design - World Cup Trophy Kiss

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In the download

What's included

Sizes: 12 sizes · 3"–10" (approx)
Formats: DST · EXP · HUS · JEF · JEF+ · PCS · PEC · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 7" size): 82,363
Density: Dense · 1,710 stitches/in² · Cut-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 15 colours

This is a digital design, not a patch. You are buying machine-embroidery files to download — nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

The detail

Description

Bring golden glory to a fan project with this elegant embroidery portrait of Messi in side profile, kissing the World Cup trophy. The realistic artwork picks out the moment beautifully: the gold cup in his hand, the striped jersey, the close-cropped hair and beard, even the tattooed arm framed by a clean white outline. It is a strong choice for football supporters who want something more refined than a simple badge or team motif.

With 15 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched build, this design has the weight and detail to stand out on sturdy fabrics such as denim jackets, sweatshirt fleece, canvas totes and framed textile pieces. The mix of gold, blue, white, black and skin tones gives the portrait depth, while the border helps it read clearly against darker backgrounds. Use it as a centrepiece on the back of a jacket, on the front of a hoodie, or on a keepsake cushion for a sports room or celebration display.

Good to know

FAQs

This design downloads with DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, JEF+, PCS, PEC, PES, SEW, VP3 and XXX. Between them those formats cover Baby Lock, Barudan, Bernina, Brother, Compucon, Elna, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Melco, Pfaff, Ricoma, Singer, Tajima and Toyota machines. Choose the format your machine reads and load it as you would any other design.