Bring playful mischief to children’s stitching with this cartoon alien peeking over an edge, its big oval eyes, upright ears, little nose and clawed forepaws doing all the work. The blue, turquoise and purple palette gives it a lively, friendly look rather than anything spooky, while the tuft of hair adds a scruffy bit of personality. It suits anyone sewing for kids who like quirky characters on their everyday things.
This is the sort of design that works especially well on sweatshirt fronts, pyjama tops, backpacks, book bags and cushion covers, where the peeking pose can look as though the creature is popping up from a seam, pocket or hem. With 8 thread colours and a moderately dense build, it has enough detail to keep the expression crisp without losing that bold cartoon read from a distance. Use it on stable fabrics such as cotton jersey, fleece, quilted bags or medium-weight woven cotton where the outlined features and colour contrasts can stay clear.
