Add gentle charm to your stitching with this long-haired Chihuahua lying down, drawn in a loose sketch style that gives the fur real movement. The face is the focus here, with those large pointed ears, tidy front paws and little tufts of coat picked out in brown, tan, cream, white and grey, with black linework for definition. A bow behind the head and soft pink nail accents give it a polished, slightly pampered look that will appeal to Chihuahua owners, dog lovers and anyone sewing for children.
With 11 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched finish, this design suits fabrics that can carry detail well, such as denim, cotton twill, canvas, sweatshirt fleece or a sturdy quilt block. It would sit beautifully on the back of a child's cardigan, the front of a pet blanket, a project bag or a cushion where the layered coat texture can really show. Because the stitching is substantial, it reads best on stable pieces that let the outline stay crisp and the fur shading do the work.
