Add storybook charm to everyday stitching with this cartoon design of Farmer Zenon riding a Percheron, complete with a wide-brim hat, green vest, neckerchief and guitar slung across his back. The waving hand and steady seat in the saddle give it a friendly, on-the-move feel, while the horse’s patched coat, mane, tail, reins and stirrup are all clearly drawn. It suits children’s makes especially well, but it also has enough character for anyone who likes rustic, animated embroidery with a South American flavour.
With 13 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched build, this is the kind of design that shows best on sturdy fabrics that can support the detail. It would look especially good on the back of a denim jacket, a canvas tote, an apron, or the front of a children’s sweatshirt where the tan, green, red and blue can stand out cleanly. Because the shapes are bold and cartoon-led rather than fussy, it reads clearly at a glance while still rewarding a closer look with the coat patches, tack and little clothing details.
