Bring Day of the Dead character to your stitching with this cartoon sugar skull in a sombrero, full of strong contrast and playful detail. The oversized eyes, open mouth and neat row of teeth give it a lively expression, while the red scalloped eye surrounds and floral swirls on the forehead and chin add that decorated sugar-skull feel. It suits makers who want something festive and graphic rather than delicate, especially for Día de los Muertos outfits, film-inspired projects and statement accessories.
Because it is a dense, heavily stitched design in 8 thread colours, it has a solid, filled look that shows up well on sturdy fabrics. It would sit particularly well on black denim jackets, canvas tote bags, sweatshirt backs or the front of a cushion where the red, yellow, green and orange can lift a darker ground. The triangular hat band and dotted brim give the sombrero enough pattern to hold its shape visually, so the design reads clearly even from a few steps away.
