Bring mid-century motoring to your stitching with this 1956 Ford Thunderbird design, shown in a crisp side view that makes the car instantly recognisable. The hardtop roof, round porthole rear side window, tailfins, side vents and bright chrome-style bumpers are all picked out in a vintage realistic style. With 12 thread colours and dense stitching, it has the layered look classic car enthusiasts usually want rather than a simplified outline. It is an easy choice for anyone sewing for Thunderbird fans, American car collectors or anyone who likes the clean lines of 1950s motoring.
This design suits sturdy fabrics that can support the heavier coverage, such as denim jackets, canvas totes, twill shirts, workshop aprons and quilted garage or man-cave décor. The red bodywork, whitewall tyres, spoke wheels and soft ground shadow give it presence on dark fabrics, while the cream, grey and light blue details stop it looking flat on lighter ones. Because it is offered from 3 inch up to 10 inch, it works equally well as a neat chest placement or a larger back piece where that long, low profile can really stretch out.
