Bring playful monster charm to children’s makes with this cartoon face applique, stitched in turquoise, black and white. The design centres on oversized oval eyes, a round nose, arched brows, little forehead tufts and a wide grin lined with pointed teeth, so it reads clearly even at a glance. It suits anyone sewing for children who like their characters a bit mischievous rather than sugary.
This would look right at home on a sweatshirt, pyjama bag, library tote or the front of a simple T-shirt, where the big features can do the talking. Because it is an open, lightly stitched design with six thread colours, it keeps a clean cartoon feel instead of turning stiff or overly busy. The applique construction also gives the turquoise face a bold block of colour that stands out well on denim, cotton and fleece.
