Bring gothic sweetness to your stitching with this Day of the Dead dog, styled as a sugar skull with floppy ears, closed eyes and a calm, almost dreamy expression. Purple, pink and teal details lift the black, white and grey base, while the roses on the head, the flowered eye surrounds and the tiny heart and star on the forehead make it feel decorative rather than spooky. It is a lovely choice for dog lovers who want Halloween embroidery with personality, especially if you prefer folkloric detail over grinning horror.
The skeletal ribcage, stitched mouth lines and bone accents on the front legs give the design its Day of the Dead character, and the swirls and facial flourishes keep the whole piece elegant. Because it is a dense, heavily stitched six-colour design, it suits fabrics with a bit of substance best: think denim jackets, canvas totes, sweatshirt fronts or the back of a child’s hoodie. It also works well as a standout panel on a cushion cover or project bag, where the layered shading and bold outlines can really show.
