Bring soft character to your stitching with this realistic Shih Tzu face, centred on those large round eyes, a glossy little nose and an open mouth with the tongue just showing. The floppy ears and layered fur shading in black, greys, cream and beige give it the look of a well-groomed pet portrait rather than a cartoon. It suits Shih Tzu owners, dog lovers and anyone sewing for a pet-themed gift that feels personal.
With six thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched finish, this design has the coverage to stand up well on sturdier fabrics such as denim jackets, canvas totes, sweatshirts and cushion fronts. The realistic texture shows best on plain fabrics where the pale highlights and darker facial details can do the work. It makes a strong single motif on the back of a jacket, the front of a pet blanket or the pocket area of a grooming bag.
